Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Jefferson Arts Gallery was filled with careful concentration as children gathered in the studio classroom for a Valentine Workshop, just in time…
Federal judge revisits Econfina development
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A federal court has once again rapped county officials’ knuckles over their handling of a developer’s plan to build a major housing subdivision in a wetlands-prone area…
JCS baseball team invites community to “Meet the Tigers”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The JCS Varsity Baseball Team invites the community to “Meet the Tigers” at a scrimmage game from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The event…
Ceremony marks 31st anniversary of trooper’s death
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In what has become an annual ritual for 31 years, members of the law-enforcement community and friends gathered at the I-10 Aucilla off ramp last week to…
County readies to begin redistricting
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A once every 10-year process that examines the county’s political districts with an eye toward judging their fairness, and redrawing them if necessary to make them more…
The Government is the problem
President Reagan observed in his 1981 inaugural address that the government was not the solution to many problems- it was in fact the problem. Fast forward to 2023, and a recent Gallup…
Second Saturday events launch in Monticello!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For many small communities (and even some large ones), one day out of every month is designated for specific community events. This day usually falls upon a…
Jessica McGale
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
George Washington Carver: A man of faith and science
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. George Washington Carver should never have survived his infancy. Born sometime in 1864, he was born into a slave family. Fortunately, his owner, Moses Carver, was against slavery…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is well known and well-celebrated for its stunning waterways, rich ecosystems and lush natural beauty. It is estimated that over 200 species of fish call Florida’s…
Lawmakers come to town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Unlike the moderately attended legislative delegation hearings of recent years, last week’s was a full-house affair, with both the state legislators and members of the public pumped…
JCS welcomes new transportation director
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools has added the new position of Transportation Director to its administrative team, and Jamaris Wilson started in that role on the first day back…
Library now offers Kanopy streaming service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents who enjoy streaming movies have a new free option to add to their suite of subscriptions. The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library now provides…
Retired educators continue gift of literacy
Mary Madison Contributor Education is arguably the most significant aspect for a successful, productive life in the universe. Having equal probability we can allege that reading is the heart of EVERY-thing we…
Central Baptist Church unveils new Discipleship Building
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we live by faith, not by sight.” It was this scripture verse that Youth Pastor John-Michael McCormick clung to during the entire development…
Pettway signs with CAU Panthers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. National Signing Day was Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Juvon “DAT WAY” Pettway, a senior at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS), was among the high school football stars across…
Florida “Run for the Fallen” will pass through Monticello on Feb. 10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 10, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service…
Boots, barrels and braggin’
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Cowgirls from all around mounted up and showed out at a National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) event at Monticello’s Monica Roberts Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28. There…
Teacher Spotlight: Tonya Roberts
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, I would bet I need not tell you that it feels as if 2023 is moving at rapid speed. We are a month into the new semester and some things…