When I was in first grade, I rode the bus to school. Every morning, my big sister (who was in the 3rd grade) and I would walk to the bus stop and…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able…
Warriors win sportsmanship award
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the valuable lessons learned by participating in high school sports is that of sportsmanship. Along with that comes a sense of respect for one’s self, his/her…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Are you touched?
Touched is a great word that can mean many things! When we remove blemishes from something, it is touched up. A touch down means we score. Being touched in the heart means…
God’s still working on us
When we look at our adult children, we can become frustrated when they don’t behave more responsibly or exercise better judgment. When God looks at us, His children, He sees people who…
Pastor Spotlight – Dustin Bell
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Live Oak’s Apostolic Lighthouse has been home to Pastor Dustin Bell for over 10 years. He has been in the ministry for sixteen years and has seen the…
House fire destroys kitchen
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The alarm at Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) sounded at 12:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, indicating a family dwelling on fire at 1272 Government Farms Rd….
Governor appoints Colby Roberts to Early Learning Coalition
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed Colby Roberts of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to serve on the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC). The ELC…
New rules in effect for septic tanks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Jan. 2, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has taken over the permitting of septic systems from the Florida Department of Health for 16 north…
Businessman may revive plan for new facility in Lloyd
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Lloyd businessman Arun Kundra recently approached county officials, intent on reviving a plan for the development of his extensive property on the southwest quadrant of the I-10…
Two wildlife murals planned for downtown Monticello
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently accepted a $14,100 grant from T-Mobile that will allow for the painting of a wildlife mural on the side of one of the buildings…
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about the hidden epidemic of human trafficking that continues to impact countless…
What local 4-H youth have been up to lately
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A big component of the UF/IFAS Extension service to Jefferson County is engaging local youth ages five to 18 in 4-H clubs and programs. 4-H is America’s…
Chamber luncheon includes overview of membership benefits
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its first member luncheon of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, catered by Carlito’s Way. Speakers included the Chamber’s own Executive…
How to reset your home for the New Year
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays are over, the new year has come, and life has begun to get back into its usual rhythms. With the fresh start that 2025 brings,…
Jefferson students dig deeper into historical archaeology with Aucilla Research Institute
Submitted by Aucilla Research Institute The Aucilla Research Institute, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Jefferson County School District, has provided a unique and exciting opportunity for…
Healthcare Hero – Carolanna Hartsfield
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare workers, Carolanna Hartsfield! Hartsfield is a PA-C, Physician Assistant, who currently works with Dr. Susanna Zorn at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic…
Ringworm – Breaking the cycle of itchy circles
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a fourth of the entire world’s population contracting it at some point in their lives. Despite the name, ringworm is actually…