Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Harry Jacobs, a coach who started out in Jefferson County and went on to become one of Florida’s most successful track-and-field coaches, and a legend in his…
JCSO officer recognized by VFW
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. At a ceremony held on Tuesday, April 25, Corporal Joe Garrison was presented with the Correctional Officer of the Year Award by Kent Watson of VFW Post…
Girls of Royalty hosts workshop for Child Abuse Awareness Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 29, the Girls of Royalty is holding a special workshop in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month. The workshop will take place at 11…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com. Teen Center Youth Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-15 June 3 – July 28 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m….
2023 Student Art Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 8, the Jefferson Arts Gallery opened the April art exhibit. During the opening, guests enjoyed refreshments from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., as they…
A dock-diving dynamic
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It all started with the Monticello Watermelon Festival six years ago. Caitlin Harrison had brought her dog, Caliber, to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the…
“We need a bigger jail”
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill had both good and bad tidings to report to the Jefferson County Commission recently. The good news, McNeill said, was that the jail had…
County finally gets budget officer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The hiring of a budget officer, a longtime goal of county commissioners in terms of assuring financial accountability, has finally been realized. County Manager Shannon Metty informed…
Jefferson Courthouse Corridor Safety
Below is the letter County Commissioner Gene Hall sent to the FDOT, District 3 District Secretary Gainer: When will FDOT install some speed bumps, speed humps, or rumble strips to calm down…
Free health clinic on May 2
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Blueberries are on the way!
Submitted by Florida Agritourism Association The sweet smell of spring is among us, and that means that it is officially blueberry season here in Florida! There is no better way to immerse…
Community worship for National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for unity Thursday, May 4, at the Courthouse
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Ministerial Association will be holding a special community worship service to commemorate the National Day of Prayer at noon on Thursday, May 4, on the…
For Travis Richards, the Storm of the Century planted a seed a faith
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The monthly gathering for the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast on April 6 was hosted by the First Baptist Church of Lloyd. Pastor Jered Day welcomed the group…
NFC awards scholarships to JCS students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Congratulations to Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Corbin West for being the Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) high school seniors chosen to receive tuition-paid scholarships to North Florida College (NFC)….
Special Olympics Torch Run goes through Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were joined by members of the Monticello Police Department (MPD) on Tuesday, April 18, to…
Locals get “flushed” to support local causes
Brian Bachman Rotary International of Monticello “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece…
Church to Chamber
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Standing proudly in what is almost the heart of Monticello is a tall, cottage-style building with a simple and spiritual history. The building itself is located at…
Mock Trial pits Jefferson v. Libertas
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Students from the Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHA) faced off in a mock trial against students from the Libertas Academic Cooperative in Leon County on March 31…
From the superintendent’s desk…Restoring Confidence in the Tiger’s Roar
Dear Friends, The Jefferson County Public School system is committed to cultivating positive relationships and continuing the school’s focus on meaningful action steps toward our district’s goals for school improvement. Overcoming decades…
Nominate Parade Grand Marshall
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watermelon seeds are going in the ground, and before we know it, June will be here – the time to enjoy juicy watermelon slices and celebrate a…