Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Bob, a handsome black kitty,…
Facing our Goliaths
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist A teacher was giving an exam to identify notable figures in the Bible. One of the questions was, “Who said, ‘Give me a man?’” One student wrote…
Faith when the world feels out of control
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist In the erratic times we live in, when emotions run rampant, do you ever wonder if you’re living with the right focus? I do. As Christ followers,…
Forest Service gives away trees on Florida Arbor Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Florida Arbor Day, local and regional leaders of the Florida Forest Service held a tree giveaway in the parking lot of Tractor Supply in Monticello. A…
Tips to winterize your vehicle
Metro Media The elements pose a unique challenge to motor vehicles, and that’s particularly notable when seasons change. Though the shift from spring to summer or even summer to fall may not…
Flashback to…the 2025 Gulf Coast Blizzard!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jan. 21, 2025 was a historic day. Exactly one year ago, the Gulf Coast Blizzard smashed many snowfall records on the western panhandle, following just seven years…
SRWMD issues water shortage advisory
SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board issued a water shortage…
2025 Year in review
Click here to revisit the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal front page headlines from 2025!
Area agency cuts ties with senior center (Commission donates $30,000 to agency)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As a recent letter from the head of the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (AAANF) to the larger local community made clear, the former organization…
Women in Business Luncheon is Feb. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up once again with the Monticello Woman’s Club to offer another networking opportunity for local women. They invite local…
Nominees sought for National Peanut Board
Brittany Green Florida Peanut Producers Association The Florida Peanut Producers Association seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. The Florida Peanut Producers Association will hold…
Plan revived for subdivision just west of city
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are once again considering a development on the southwestern part of town that when first proposed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in 2007…
School district to pilot MagicSchool AI
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the next six months, teachers and administrative staff at Jefferson County Schools will be trying out an AI platform designed just for educators and tailored to…
Tiger Closet seeks donations
Tiffany Martin Children’s Home Society of Florida When students have access to clean clothes and essential hygiene items, they can focus on learning instead of worrying about their basic needs. Clothing closets…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
MLK Timeline 1929 – Michael King, later known as Martin Luther King, Jr., was born at 501 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta on Jan. 15. 1944 – King began his freshman year at…
ACA students embark on a mission trip to Costa Rica
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Over winter break, seven student athletes from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) were hard at work on a mission trip in Costa Rica. The group, which was comprised…
Worth a listen: Good Little Giants deliver delightful lyrics in varied styles
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Good Little Giants came on the national scene in 2014, after winning a major music competition. I recently discovered them through a promotion on Spotify. “Arrows” is…
When your pro-life convictions are put to the test
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist If you’re a Christian considering abortion, I can imagine your conflicting emotions. Most likely, you were staunchly pro-life before your pregnancy test, and it sickens you to…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, to start 2026 off, I began a discussion on how to preserve your family’s records and photographs. Today, I’ll complete that discussion before we continue with other…
Meet Your Neighbor: Sylvester Peck, Sr.
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Sylvester Peck, Sr.! Peck was born and raised in the New Bethel community of Jefferson County’s Linton’s Mills area. Though he currently lives in Leon County,…