Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Sixty seconds, sixty minutes, twenty-four hours, three hundred sixty-five days, fifty-two weeks, twelve months—we all recognize this as ways we keep time, how we identify our present…
Laura’s Garden Notes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many famous folks have had something to say about “too much of a good thing” – from Aesop to Shakespeare, from Mae West to Jerry Garcia and…
Hay! Is your field on fire?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The world is full of myths and superstition, and these fantastical tales teach us little lessons about life and encourage us to keep out of trouble. If…
Kelly Horne has stellar career
Rick Patrick and Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. When looking at record stats for the Troy University Trojans, one name will certainly strike a familiar tone for Jefferson County citizens. Kelly Horne…
Calling all vendors!! Riverbend News’ Blackberry Festival happening July 29
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with the greatest pleasure that the Riverbend News (sister company to the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal) announces it has taken over the Blackberry…
Clerk policy again questioned
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Clerk of Court Office is once again facing questions from at least one commissioner over its practice of paying the full health insurance costs for its…
From the Mayor’s office
As Mayor of the great City of Monticello, I am delighted to serve in this capacity and be a blessing to the fine citizens found here in Monticello. There is no other…
Knocking on doors to open futures
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, July 2, members of the Monticello community gathered in the beautiful Girardeau Villa Porto grounds to enjoy an evening of elegant classical performance. The performance…
The Greaves Award
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For nearly 10 years, a woman named Cindy Greaves served as a shining light of positivity at Community Leadership Academy (CLA) in Tallahassee. Her career began…
City budget shows growth is paying off
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. But for a few minor adjustments still to be made, city officials report being on target to have a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year, one…
No primary for city election
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News recently reported that the primary for the city clerk race would be held in August. This was incorrect, as there are only two candidates…
Vote by mail laws have changed
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Due to recent election-law changes, Vote By Mail requests now expire after each general election. In order to vote by mail in the 2024 election, you must…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
Teen Center Youth Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-15 Now through July 28 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Field trips every other Friday Cost: $25 for the entire summer…
The cells that speak
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that Monticello is a town steeped in a rich historical background. Even in today’s modern world, we see huge relics that have withstood…
Free tech, science, English and math sessions for NFC students
Submitted by North Florida College Students enrolling in Fall Term 2023 classes at North Florida College (NFC) are invited to get a Jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their…
From the superintendent’s desk: State released test scores impart opportunities for Jefferson County Tigers
Dear Friends, The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.) test scores were announced last Thursday by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). These test scores demonstrate the progress students make in reading…
Big cocaine bust
K9 assists with drug arrest Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) conducted a traffic stop on…
County budget process in progress
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s budget for the coming fiscal year is in the process of being formulated, a veritable work-in-progress. County officials have been holding weekly workshops during the…
Pastor Spotlight: Rev. Bethel Ransom
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Bethel Ransom has been a Monticello native all of his life and has been preaching the gospel for most of it. That wasn’t a part of…