Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. During their Fall Annual Meeting in October of 2022, the Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomed Pastor David Garrett to fill the position of Associational Mission Strategist. “We…
Triple L members and guests join for music and songs
Debbie Snapp Contributor Triple L (Living Long & Lovin’ it!) is a senior group sponsored by the Monticello First Baptist Church (MFBC.) The members came together in February for a meeting, lunch…
Monticello man killed as car crashes through Walmart entrance in Thomasville, Ga.
By: Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been reported by authorities that on Wednesday morning, just before 12 noon, a 2012 gray Toyota Camry, driven by an 18 year old boy…
School Board: Emancipation Day should stay a school holiday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Approval of school calendars for the next three years was the first action item on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Jefferson County School Board…
County trying to acquire old gym building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The 75-year-old building on South Water Street that formerly served as the old high school’s gymnasium may yet get a facelift and a new lease on life,…
Sunshine just ain’t what it used to be in the Sunshine State
National Sunshine Week has been celebrated every March since 2005. It is supposed to be a celebration of your right as a citizen to know and see the inner workings of government….
Brynwood celebrates Black History and recognizes Employee of the Year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Staff, residents and volunteers at Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center came together to bring awareness to Black History on Feb. 22. Their celebration included special food, recognitions,…
ACA BETA Club hosts outreach for local animal shelter
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, the Aucilla Christian Academy BETA club put together a community outreach drive with local animal shelter, Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, as the beneficiary. The…
Spring turkey season opens soon
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In the North Florida area, spring turkey season will open on Saturday, March 18, and will continue through Sunday, April 23. According to the Florida Fish and…
Seeing the ART in the Barnhart family
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The land at 68 Barnhart Rd. has been many things for the Barnhart family over the years. Dorothy Barnhart, sitting in front of her home on Feb….
Dollar General opponents swarm council meeting
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The proposed Dollar General (DG) store on West Washington Street brought out a large crowd of opponents to the Monticello City Council on Tuesday evening, March 7,…
Gannett Fulford selected for Boys State
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 has selected Gannett Fulford to attend Florida’s American Legion Boys State this summer. Fulford, a junior at Aucilla Christian Academy…
County’s weather station to get updated
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County may soon be getting an updated and enhanced WeatherSTEM, a miniature weather station that measures temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, wind speed and other atmospheric-related information…
’Radical Jack Lieberman’
A man named Jack Lieberman known to many as ’Radical Jack Lieberman’ died in August 2020. He was a well known political figure Florida in the 60s and 70s. I knew him…
Locals gather to remember “Boots” Thomas and Iwo Jima
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Feb. 23, the Boots Thomas Memorial Park Foundation held its annual ceremony to mark the 1945 Battle for Iwo Jima in World War II and hear…
Shannon Metty keeps it simple: God is your friend and He’s there for you
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday morning, March 2, the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was held in the cafeteria at Aucilla Christian Academy. Principal Richard Finlayson gave the welcome and blessed…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors Dakota Patrick Hagan
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing Inc. It’s been a year since the tragic loss of Dakota Patrick Hagan. Dakota was a senior at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) who was 18 when he unexpectedly…
Don’t miss the Monticello ShamROCK Block Party
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday evening, Experience Monticello is hosting the first of what they say will be an annual St. Patrick’s Day block party, and all are welcome to…
Dobson hired as head football coach at Statesboro High School
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another hometown boy is doing well in the greater world. Monticello native and former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) student Matt Dobson recently was hired as head coach…
Sheriff’s Office may get new crime-fighting tool
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) should soon have a new public safety implement in its crime-fighting toolbox. Called a license plate recognition (LPR) camera, this specialized…