Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Yet another technology company has made a sales pitch to the Jefferson County Commission, this one a company that specializes in innovative devices to bring connectivity to…
Chamber of Commerce annual dinner celebrates “Monticello Momentum”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is a thriving organization that has had steady and significant growth over the past several years. Since 2019, the membership has…
Ebenezer Baptist Church to celebrate 194 years Homecoming set for October 2
Ebenezer Baptist Church will be celebrating its 194th anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 446 Hatchet Rd. in Lamont. The church was founded in 1828 on what was then…
Ira Ray West Jr.
Ira Ray West Jr, 36, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022. He was born Sept. 29, 1985, in Pensacola, Fla., to Ira West Sr. and Cynthia “Renee” Barfield. Ira Jr. loved trucks,…
“Out of the Woods” exhibit to open at JAG on October 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just as the fall weather begins to beckon us all to spend more time in outdoor pursuits, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening a nature-inspired exhibit…
Reeling in a 6.78 pounds Redfish
Randy Herring takes first in Casting for Christ Patricia Smith Contributor When it comes to fun and fundraising, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has it in the bag! The Sea Hag Marina…
ACA Homecoming Game Update
Due to Hurricane Ian the Aucilla Christian Academy homecoming game has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 14. The Warriors will face the Harvest Community School for their Homecoming Game. The ACA Warriors…
All eyes on Hurricane Ian
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of press time, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. Category 3 Hurricane Ian was just past the westernmost end of Cuba, was tracking northward into the Gulf…
Carjacking; Chase; One arrested
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 21, a carjacking in Madison County ended with the stolen vehicle crashing in Jefferson County. Deputy William Terry with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Ponderings…Perspective
Last week, my sister and my niece came to visit me from their home in Washington State. My sister lives a very busy and productive life, much like I do, and time…
It’s time to scare some crows!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is official; the first day of autumn has come and gone, and fall is officially here! While we all still await the much-anticipated “sweater weather” that…
Tigers defeated in overtime
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite an early lead, the Jefferson County High School Tigers fell in overtime to the Bears of Dixie County High School, in Cross City, Fla., on Friday,…
Free health clinic returns October 4
Katie Marshall Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month in Jefferson County on…
Chris Tuten to speak at October 6 prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast has begun its 28th year of ecumenical service to the community. The gathering on Thursday, Oct. 6, will be hosted by First…
Monticello Physical Therapy & Wellness
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Good news; a new business has come to Monticello, and it might just make you feel better! Monticello native Marcus Roberts, PT, DPT, has just opened his…
School Closures in response to Hurricane Ian
Please visit https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml?fs=e&s=cl for the latest closures.
Local families to benefit from truck donation to Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hundreds of hungry families in Jefferson County will each receive 50 pounds of additional food a month, delivered directly to their neighborhood, now that Second Harvest of…
Farm Bureau Banquet Farm Family of the Year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Clay and Kari Fulford, of Fulford Family Farms on Fulford Road, were selected as the 2022 Jefferson County Farm Family of the Year, a recognition bestowed annually…
Let’s get nutty!
Melanie Southerland Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent UF/IFAS Jefferson County It’s the 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge! It is fall, and the peanut harvest is here. Now is the time to…