When I started my educational journey back when dinosaur tracks were still fresh on the ground, integration was also relatively fresh. Though I was surrounded occasionally by racism, I never bought into…
Local pastors can win free overnight stay at Monticello Mansion
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Ministries Center at Monticello Mansion has teamed up with Couples Connect-3 and Faith Radio to offer complimentary overnight stays for local ministry leaders. A total of…
National Fire Prevention Week
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the 100-year anniversary for National Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1922. This observance takes place in the United States and Canada each year…
Farm Tour 2022: A free family weekend • October 15-16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 15th Annual Farm Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. It features 40 farms across North Florida and South Georgia, with dozens of vendors….
Caution: Citizens Crossing!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In certain areas within the network of community roads and streets present in every town and city, there are sections dedicated to pedestrian travel. These sections are…
Voter registration deadline is Tuesday
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the upcoming General Election approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Jefferson County voters are reminded that the early voting period is also quickly approaching, as is the…
Paint Monticello Pink October 11-14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many groups around town will be holding special events in October to – in the words of the National Breast…
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright, 87, of Monticello passed in Madison, Fla., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Graveside services are 1 p.m. on Saturday in Ashville Community Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday…
Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. With all of the cultural confusion and conflict that is swirling these days, why not explore another area that is a hotbed of debate? Columbus Day, which is…
Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 4…
Tigers pick up first win
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School (JCHS) Tigers picked up their first win of the varsity football season on Monday, Oct. 3, when they defeated the Baby Rattlers…
From the superintendent’s desk: Safety First
Dear Friends, We should all feel blessed that Hurricane Ian did not knock on our doors last week. Like you, our school district family sends up prayers and good wishes for all…
Two Political Candidate Forums
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two forums to educate voters about the candidates in the upcoming General Election. The moderated Q&A sessions will give…
County approves $43M budget plus higher millage rate
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week adopted a budget of $43 million and a millage rate that represents a slight tax increase. The final public hearing on…
Read your ballot carefully
I had to drop by the Supervisor of Elections office the other day and I noticed they had already put a sample ballot for the November election on their bulletin board. As…
National 4H Week: “Opportunity 4All”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October is National 4-H Week, and Jefferson County residents can join in many activities that are taking place to support the local 4-H…
The office after hours
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News office stands at the northwest corner of the courthouse circle in Monticello. Many of you may pass by our little green building and never…
ACA Warrior named “Scholar Athlete of the Week”
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Jace Grant, a senior on the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity Warriors football team, was recently named the “Scholar Athlete of the Week” by WTXL-TV, the ABC…
Casa Bianca M.B. Church to host Highland visitors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tobbie Berrian III and the congregation of Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church will be welcoming visitors from the Highland Descendants Council of Charlottesville, Va., for a…
PCA Rodeo coming to Monticello!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This fall, the Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) is bringing their Old Glory Rodeo to Monticello for the very first time! The sponsor of this inaugural event is…