Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello First Church of the Nazarene, located at 1590 N. Jefferson St., has announced that it will regretfully be closing its Community Resource Center. The Center,…
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT – NICOLE RODDENBERRY
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…
Nathaniel Pye exhibit “The North Florida Dream of a Native Son: This is My Place, These are My People” to open on Feb. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. An exhibit of watercolors by North Florida artist Nathaniel Pye will be featured at Jefferson Arts Gallery during the month of February. The opening reception for the…
Monticello Badcock store named 15th in the nation
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a big year for the local Monticello Badcock Furniture store, as they placed 15th in the nation based on their performance over the last year….
Will A-Building be ready for county’s bicentennial?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With more than $3 million already invested in the restoration of Old Monticello High School – more commonly known as the A-Building – some officials are wondering…
Monticello breaks ground for community orchard
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 20, in observance of Florida Arbor Day, city officials and staff, as well as volunteers from the local community came together to plant eight beautiful…
Community bids AMC’s Dr. Baxley a fond farewell
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Animal lovers in the Monticello community got some heart-breaking news on Jan. 2 of this year. Beloved veterinarian, Dr. Carrie Lee B. Baxley of Animal Medical Clinic,…
Does the energizer bunny have health problems?
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. What are energy drinks? Energy drinks are caffeinated beverages meant to increase alertness, attention and energy. Along with caffeine, these drinks typically contain high levels of various…
Skinnie P’s BBQ: Cooking for Christ
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Local man, Mark David Prevatt, is putting the finishing touches on a dream that has been eight years in the making. While serving as Pastor at the…
Kelly Horne listed among nation’s best
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warrior and current Troy University Trojans softball standout, Kelly Horne, was recently listed as one of the nation’s “Top 100” players…
A flag for every classroom at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All classrooms at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) once again have the Stars and Stripes on display, following a special flag ceremony on Friday, Jan. 13, that brought…
A Veteran’s Living Honorary Legacy
Ollie Nimmons King Contributor Hello readers and fellow comrades: On Jan. 24, 2023, if it is the Lord’s will, Aldolphus B. King, Sr., a wounded Vietnam veteran, will be 80 years old….
Florida Farm Bureau Internship program accepting applications
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) has an important role across Florida, including the farming communities in North Florida. Each year, the FFB hosts interns throughout its offices…
Calling all chili cooks
Eva Stroud ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m., a Chili Cook-Off & BrewFest will be hosted by Chris O’Brian of Forgotten Coast K9. The event will…
Soup’s on at Altrusa
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International of Monticello is busy collecting orders for its Eighth Annual Souper Tuesday Fundraiser. Yes, it’s that time! Members have begun visiting more than 120 local…
Capt. Todd Nichols retires from Navy
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a distinguished career, Captain Todd Nichols held a retirement ceremony honoring his forty years of Naval service on Oct. 28, 2022, at the Norfolk Yacht and…
Local soccer registration still open!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who may have missed the Jan. 7 soccer registration day at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, it is not too late! Sign-up for this year’s…
Honoring veterans with Wreaths Across America
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, just before the New Year holiday, individuals wishing to bring honor and remembrance to military veterans participate in Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America (WAA)…
JCS holds first middle school science fair
Submitted by Jefferson County K-12 Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) held an inaugural Middle School Science Fair on Dec. 14, 2022. Science fairs ask students to design and perform their own experiments and…
Controversy surrounds Story Time: Discrimination or sensationalism?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Former actor, Kirk Cameron, says he was turned down a story hour slot by more than 50 public libraries, calling it “unfair and illegal treatment.” The story…