Centurion Health Contributor Centurion Health is proud to share two murals painted by Jefferson Correctional Institution (CI) patients in tribute to the Centurion medical staff who supported and treated them during the…
Congratulations to the 2022 Scarecrow Contest Winner!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For the entire month of October, Monticello has come alive with the fun and innovative faces of the finest home-made scarecrows this side of Tallahassee! For the…
Upcoming Veterans Day events!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In observance of Veterans Day, the American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 will be sponsoring The 2022 Veterans Day Parade in honor of our military veterans….
Southern Music Rising Festival is coming to the Opera House!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those of you who enjoyed the prior performances of the local Southern Music Rising Festivals that have delighted Monticello with their iconic talent and remarkable tunes,…
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…
Did you know we have a “rocket scientist” from Jefferson County?
Mary Madison Contributor Did you know we have a “rocket scientist” from Jefferson County? His name is David Knight. He attended the public school and he’s a county graduate. At Howard Middle…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Good to the last drop
While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…
Emerging Leaders class tackles real-world projects
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Emerging Leaders class at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS), the students undertake projects that meet existing needs in their school and wider community. Students are put…
JCS cheer squad keeps spirits high
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) is excited to be building its varsity cheerleading squad during the 2022-23 football and basketball seasons. Head Cheer Coach Shelbi McCall says the…
Chamber forums inform voters
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held two well-attended political forums in October to educate voters about the candidates in the upcoming General Election….
Clerk of Court’s $85,000 expenditure referred to FDLE
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners have referred yet another financial matter involving the Clerk of Court Office to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for investigation. The latest issue…
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Dear Community Family, Friends and Supporters: PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! We need your help NOW to prepare for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Festivities eagerly anticipated on…
“Souls to the Polls” Caravan is Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Glyndell Presley, Ph.D. Contributor Jefferson County registered voters are encouraged to exercise the power of your right to vote! Join the Legacy Generation “Souls to the Polls” Caravan on the last day…
A Birthday to Remember: Dodie Anderson
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Birthdays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the passing of one more year in a special person’s life. Some of us have had…
ACA honors senior golf athlete
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity golf team honored senior golf athlete Tyler Burton. “We normally honor our golfers at the football field…
A.C.A. holds its Annual Fall Festival
Patricia Smith ECB Publishiing, Inc. Laughing and smiling school children were everywhere at this year’s Aucilla Christian Academy Annual Fall Festival! Waffle Ball Toss, miniature golf, a basketball toss, train rides, ice…
Norman Warren Kinsey
Norman Warren Kinsey, age 74, of Aucilla, Fla., went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 23, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1948, to the late Jefferson and Rosa…
Paul Jones
Paul Jones, 78, of Monticello’s Flat Woods Community, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday…
Curtis E. Woodson
Curtis E. Woodson, 71, of Aucilla, passed on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh AME Church, with burial in Emory Cemetery, Aucilla. Viewing is 4-6 p.m….
Lady Warriors take District Five volleyball title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team swept the Red Flashes of Hilliard High School on Thursday, Oct. 20, to win the Class 1A District…