Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers struggled to find the endzone on Friday, Sept. 9, when they traveled to Tallahassee to face the Eagles of North Florida…
Community prayer breakfast features message on meaningful ministry to the hungry
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast began its 28th year with a large crowd of 62 people from a variety of area churches who gathered on Thursday, Sept….
Disney’s “Little Demon” is a big problem
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of year when the networks and online streamers roll out their new shows for the fall season. There seems to always be that one…
Arrest made in Copeland murder
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has arrested 17-year-old Lance Nealy Jr. for the Aug. 23, 2022, murder of Essie May Copeland. Nealy has been charged…
One house; Three murders One year apart
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One year ago, on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at approximately 6 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to the East Clark Avenue area of Monticello…
September 16 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Submitted by Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 For years, The American Legion supported a National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is now recognized annually on the third Friday of September. This…
Good, clean fun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Soap is one of those rare items that fulfills both purpose and pleasure. Indeed, while we strive to wash away dirt, sweat and germs to keep our…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month You are not alone
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat…
Ann Nora Bullock Duffack
Ann Nora Bullock Duffack, Cissie to family, slipped away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2022. A longtime resident of Monticello, Cissie was fiercely independent, quick with a smile, never met a stranger, and…
Michael F. “Scooter” Duncan
Michael F. “Scooter” Duncan, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, at home. He was born in Waycross, Ga., on Aug. 24, 1957. He was the son of Harold and…
Former Sheriff Ken Fortune laid to rest
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cody Cruver. September 2, 2022 Members of the community, as well as family and friends of the late Ken Fortune, attended a funeral Friday, Sept. 2, in…
Naloxone now available for opioid overdose
Submitted by Florida Department of Health On Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced an initiative to ensure readily available access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication…
Have you been a victim of a swimming pool scam?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. A swimming pool construction company, Quality Pools and Patio, in Valdosta has been accused of scamming customers in South Georgia and North Florida. It has been said…
Flea Across Florida is this weekend!
Flea Across Florida will be held on September 9-10. A time for citizens across the state to set up tables, booths, tents and stands in an effort to sell their wares. Whether…
It’s never too late to pull some strings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. An estimated 85 percent of children in America currently play or have played a musical instrument at some point in their lives. This musical statistic takes a…
Community invited to Night of Worship
Submitted by Transforming Life Church The community is invited to a special night of praise, prayer and worship on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. hosted by Transforming Life Church (TLC). Come…
Deldrick Brown receives Patients First! Culture Award, with $5K donation to benefit county youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County native Deldrick Brown has received the 2022 Patients First! Culture Award from his employer, Abiomed, for whom he currently works as a senior clinical consultant…
Esther, The Musical, in review
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Esther is a play based on a biblical story called the Book of Esther, and has seen a great many renditions throughout the course of history. Plays,…
Arthur Wayne Felix
“May Heaven’s gates stand open for you. May a chorus of Angels greet you with welcoming songs of praise.” – Unknown Author Brother Arthur Wayne Felix, affectionately known as “Bo,” was born…
The good the bad and the ugly: Willy’s Wonderland
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Willy’s Wonderland” was released on Feb. 12, 2021. It has a star-studded cast including Emily Tosta as Liv, Beth Grant as Sheriff Lund, Christian Delgrosso as Aaron…