Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For ten year old Arianna Brown, it has been a very busy summer! Aside from working to develop her blossoming modeling career, young Arianna has also spent…
Chamber hears about affordable advertising opportunities through Visit Florida
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local businesses recently heard about a number of ways to affordably reach visitors who pass through Jefferson County on the way to their ultimate destination in the…
It’s time to drop toys into JOY boxes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is a good time to consider those less fortunate in our community. One opportunity to be helpful to others is…
Strickland gives testimony about life since her MS diagnosis
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted on Nov. 3 by Christ Episcopal Church of Monticello, bringing together about 65 mostly lay people from a variety of…
ACA comes up short in shootout
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov 11, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors stepped onto their home field in the Class 1R Region Two Quarter-final against the Hornets of Cottondale…
Clerk of Court responds to allegations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Clerk of Court Kirk Reams responded strongly to the allegations of unauthorized overspending by his office raised by a recent forensic audit report. Reams also objected strongly…
2022 Election Results
Milligan, Hall and Hosford declared local winners (Republicans sweep the field statewide) Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Republican candidates swept the field in races across Florida and in Jefferson County on election…
The origins of Veterans Day celebrations
On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to the country on the first Armistice Day. Now known as Veterans Day, this is a time to pay respects to those…
Ramping up the kindness
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Your home is your castle. It is the place, above all other locations, that you should feel the most comfortable, safe and secure. But it’s important to…
Rifle Raffle tickets for sale
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For men and women who have put their lives on the line to serve our great nation, adjusting to civilian life can be a huge mental and…
Film students to film in Monticello this weekend!
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…