Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect shown in the accompanying picture, who is wanted in connection with…
Monticello’s March Second Saturday is this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, March 11, marks the second Saturday in the month of March. This means that this weekend, the Monticello community will come alive with special talents,…
Ribbon Cutting at the Bishop House
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 2, friends, family and members of the community gathered with Erik and Amy Paul at noon to celebrate the official opening of the Bishop…
Holy Week 2023: Following Jesus to the Cross
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Christian faith, Holy Week is the week that falls between Palm Sunday and Easter, and is observed with special solemnity as a time of great…
Lexi Sullivan: FSU Golden Girl
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Alexis Sullivan, dance has been a passion and priority for the past several years of her life. She began dancing at a competitive dance studio out…
Have you seen a bear around here?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking the help of Florida citizens and outdoorsmen in estimating the range and population of the black bears…
Raw oyster recall for Salmonella
Florida Department of Health The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the state health departments of Georgia and Alabama have detected a Salmonella outbreak associated with the consumption of raw oysters harvested…
Bill Briefing – Florida Senate
Bill would put limits on left-lane driving Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s amazing the small details that lawmakers will address during the legislative process. Case in point, a proposed bill that…
Chris Tomlin coming to Valdosta
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Dove and Grammy award-winning artist Chris Tomlin will be in concert at CrossPointe Church in Valdosta, Ga., on Wednesday, March 8, beginning at 7 p.m. The church…
Black History program inspires and uplifts
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 50 people packed into the activity room at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) on Tuesday, Feb. 21, for a Black History Program that included…
Artist Spotlight: Patty Vickers
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There was always a special appreciation for art in the heart of Patty Vickers, a truth that is evident in the collection of art and items she…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, As an educator, it has always been my mission to include all children – regardless of ability level, family background or socio-economic status – in the learning process. My path…
ACA Varsity Tennis season update!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. So far this tennis season has seen some wins and some loses for the Aucilla Christian Academy Varsity Warriors. Here’s what you may have missed since last…
Laura’s Garden Notes – What to plant in March
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With higher prices at the grocery store and roadside vegetable stand, I am more determined than ever to have a thriving garden this spring. Signs of spring…
MPD donates patrol car to VFD
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Chief Fred Mosley of the Monticello Police Department (MPD) handed a set of patrol car keys over to Chief Austin Malloy of the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department…
Zelaya wins e-x-c-i-t-i-n-g JCS spelling bee
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the winning word “exciting,” fourth grade student Ashley Zelaya became this year’s Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) Spelling Bee champion! Second place went to eighth grade student…
Southern Music Rising presents: Revival – Music for the Soul
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Southern Music Rising is proud to partner with the Monticello Opera House to present Revival, a Tallahassee based musical powerhouse that combines the traditionally energetic sounds of…
Free health clinic on March 7
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…
JCS soccer teams finish at district semi-finals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Both boys and girls soccer teams at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) showed a lot of growth this year and reached the semi-finals in the district tournaments. During…
Local equestrian event brings in judge from Ocala
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. It was not just a regular Saturday at First Flight Farm. It was show day! The wind cut through low temperatures at 8:30 a.m., and the riders…