Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The reconstituted Jefferson County School Board recently got right to work after three new members were seated, approving more than $700,000 in expenditures right off the bat….
Pinnacle Art and Mirror cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pinnacle Art and Mirror, a frame shop that has been in operation at the Jefferson County Industrial Park for about one year, recently joined the Monticello-Jefferson County…
Trees of Remembrance honor loved ones and support Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays often give us special opportunities to cherish family members, friends and those we love. As we use cards, gifts and gatherings to connect during this…
ACA Honor Roll 1st Nine Weeks
K3 – Mrs. Green Tucker Anderson, Nate Baker, Hazel Louise Baxley, Leilah Davis, Thomas Demott, Jesse Grantham, Jackson Greene, Benson Hanway, Tyler Langley, Talon Montgomery, Sarah Grace Richardson, Ande Grayce Shupard, Sawyer…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, This first semester after regaining local control of our school district has brought joys, lessons and a view of a bright horizon. Student enrollment is up nearly 30%. Our Community…
“Japan Opens War on U.S., Bombs Honolulu, Manila” Delving into the history of Pearl Harbor
Lee Trawick ECB Publishing, Inc. As World War II (WWII) continued to mount in Europe, the United States remained a neutral position on the main stage. However, behind the scenes, it was…
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Submitted by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is excited to announce the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest…
More milkweed for more monarchs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a second year, the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is expanding its active support for threatened monarch butterflies by updating the milkweed planting…
Monticello Christmas is this Friday!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday, Dec. 2, downtown Monticello will come alive with holiday cheer, as the city gears up for one of the most anticipated and festive nights of…
Newly elected officials sworn into office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Five individuals newly elected to local offices took their oaths last week, solemnly swearing on the Bible and before Judge Bobby Plaines to support, protect and defend…
Not yours to give
So far this year, our county commission has given $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, which has an annual budget of nearly $200,000. At the November 17 meeting, it will give $1,500…
God, Guns, Babies, Borders
Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated a generous portion of their time and resources to running positive and congenial campaigns. I commend them for their community spirit and for the…
Lions Club Wagon Raffle is on!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, the Jefferson County Lions Club will be holding its popular Wagon Raffle! For those who are unfamiliar with the raffle, the Lions Club collects a…
Thomas Johnathon Griffin
With grief we inform you that Thomas Johnathon Griffin has passed away on Nov. 18, 2022. Born May 12, 1961. Passed at the age of 61. The loving son of Ruby and…
Lesa Ann Buzbee Henderson
Lesa Ann Buzbee Henderson, 61, passed away on November 26, 2022, at her home in Lloyd, Fla. Born and raised in Waukeenah, Fla., to Melvin and Betty Buzbee, she remained a lifelong resident…
Art Enchanted at Christmas around the World!
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. For most of her life, artist Heather Ainsley has had an affinity for the arts. Although she loved to doodle and color as a young child,…
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RUN!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have an excess of cheerful energy that is just bursting to break forth in a myriad of merriment, mark your calendars for the 2022…
Monticello’s youngest entrepreneurs
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 26, despite the dreary, wet weather, downtown Monticello came alive with shoppers and merchants in celebration of Small Business Saturday and Young Entrepreneur’s Day!…
My hero, my father
Paula Cooksey Contributor Captain America vs. Hulk vs. Thor debates in recent times involve a lot of fictional characters, but for many, our heroes may be parents, teachers or mentors of a…
City police make gains
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are set to approve a measure that will reduce the percentage of the contributions that police make to their pension funds, yet another of the…