Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. You may have noticed a group of young adults wandering around Monticello over the past week or so, heavy cameras in hand, scoping out our most iconic…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo was a weekend full of family fun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the weekend of Oct. 21 and 22, the UF/IFAS Extension Office came alive with the excitement and energy of the Old Glory PCA Rodeo. Tickets were…
Another storm headed our way
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Yet another hurricane-season storm is projected to impact north Florida, with the Big Bend area under a tropical storm warning as of Thursday morning, according to the…
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visits Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 5, just three days before Election Day, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio made an appearance in Monticello to network and campaign with residents and local…
Forensic audit paints damning picture of clerk’s office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week received a long-awaited report on the findings of a forensic audit that it authorized be conducted of Clerk of Court Kirk…
Theater Review: Trailer Park Musical zips and zings
Tickets still available for Nov. 11-20 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Opera House (MOH) production of the off-Broadway hit The Great American Trailer Park Musical zips at a fast pace…
Fine crafts and art indeed!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the field in front of the Jefferson Arts Gallery was bustling with artists and crafters alike, as they popped up their tents and…
From the AD’s desk
Hi Tiger Fans, This is your athletic director at Jefferson K-12, Pat Kennedy. First and foremost, I want to thank all the fans who attended and supported our youngsters all season long….
Football playoff brackets released
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Nov. 6, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) released their brackets for the 2022 State Football Championship Tournament. Brackets were released for Class 1R, Class…
Jefferson County High School Class of 1987 celebrated their 35th Class Reunion
The Jefferson County High School Class of 1987 celebrated their 35th Class Reunion Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Backwoods Crossing Restaurant. Over a tasty dinner, Class members caught up on the years…
Learning as I go: Lost under the house
“Do you hear that?” “Hear what?” my husband asked. “It almost sounds like a cat. Like it’s under the house, right below my chair.” “There’s nothing down there. You’re hearing things.” “I…
Earl “Dennis” Poppell
Earl “Dennis” Poppell, 86, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Nov. 3 after a six-year battle with dementia. Dennis was born on March 23, 1936,…
Freddie W. Bishop
Freddie W. Bishop, 82, died Nov. 3, 2022. Viewing will be on November 7, 2022, 10 a.m., at Central Baptist Church in Monticello, Fla., then services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Greenwood…
Beware of the “Sofia Scam”
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It is something that is going on nationwide, and there have been reports of it happening as near as Madison County. A group of three to six…
Jefferson County K-12 to become a Community Partnership School
Children’s Home Society Contributor Jefferson County K-12 will adopt the innovative Community Partnership Schools™ model this year with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida Department of Health-Jefferson…
Thank you Southern Music Rising
I am really looking forward to being at Blue acHollar’s performance this Saturday at the Opera House at 3:30 pm. They have always been an exciting Bluegrass group and now have recently…
Get involved in Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
Willie Pittman Williams
Willie Pittman Williams, 89, aka “Brother” and “Bro Naz,” passed at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Williams Family Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is from…
Pauline Richardson Mosley
Pauline Richardson Mosley, 77, of Monticello, Fla., passed at home on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Monday at Bethel AME Church, 501 West Orange Ave., Tallahassee….
Jeanette Katrina Thompson-Washington
Jeanette Katrina Thompson-Washington was born on July 11, 1955, in Jefferson County, Fla., to the late John Henry, Sr., and Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson. Jeanette graduated from the Jefferson County public school…