Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those of you who are looking for a great time this Saturday, you’re in luck! Southern Music Rising is proudly presenting their third Singer/Songwriter show on…
Victim Advocacy in Jefferson County
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With every crime that is reported in the United States, a case is opened. Some crime cases are closed swiftly, while others may remain open for months…
Andrea Rachel Goldiner Boland
Andrea Rachel Goldiner Boland passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born on December 9, 1947, in New York City, to Alex and Sarah Goldiner. She was…
JCES supports teachers with $550 VyStar grant
Submitted by Angela Gray Jefferson County Educational Foundation Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF), a local 501c (3) that supports the local school district, announced it has received a grant for $500 from…
Transforming Life Church to launch Royal Rangers to mentor boys
Submitted by Pastor Tim Buckholtz Transforming Life Church Transforming Life Church is excited to announce the start of a Royal Rangers Outpost this coming September. Parents can learn all about this great…
Sew Blessed
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A group of nine local women are striving to make a difference in their community by getting together each week to participate in a sewing-based charity project….
Cooper gets life sentence for sexual battery
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 29, Bernard Cooper (born Oct. 2, 1973) of Lamont was convicted of three counts of Sexual Battery on a Child Under Twelve Years of…
Human smuggling arrests made in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last Saturday, a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Jefferson County developed into two arrests related to human smuggling. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report,…
Bulb-outs and no on-street parking proposed for U.S. 19 North
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Addition of bulb-outs and the elimination of parking spaces are among the changes that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing for the portion of U.S….
Our education system deserves better
Hello neighbors, By now you’ve received your Official Primary Ballot from Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill. Please take it seriously and take it to heart, and do not vote just for political…
They aren’t TIGER ORANGE and BLUE
My son was a member of the 2011 Jefferson County Tigers Football State Championship team. This team was the 6th championship team in the history of Jefferson County football. There was a…
I do know this
I am writing in response to Steven Rissman’s article and to Jay Adam’s article. Obviously, these 2 points of view were written by two people of opposing political parties. Their viewpoints, valid…
Federal government spending
I am writing in response to Mr. Adams’ claim that “Every Democratic president since then (Clinton, Obama, Biden to date) has reduced the annual debt during their term in office.” This statement…
Tell the truth
Referring to a letter written by Jay Adams on Friday, July 29th. A number of years ago, I wrote a letter talking about the Bible’s predictions of the end times. It was simple,…
LifeSong reunion concert set for August 20 in Madison
Submitted by Bryant Thigpen Promoter, North Florida Concerts The LifeSong reunion concert is set to take place in Madison on Saturday, Aug. 20, at New Home Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Admission…
Donating blood is not in vein!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the year 1628, an English physician named William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood. Shortly afterward, the earliest known blood transfusion was attempted. This proved to…
Schofill is runner-up at North & South amateur golf championship
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. ACA graduate and Auburn University golf standout Megan Schofill distinguished herself yet again recently, this time at the 120th North & South Women’s Amateur in North Carolina….
BIG TRUCKIN’ TROUBLE
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Speculation and awe grew throughout the community on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 4, as an enormous tanker made its way painstakingly around the courthouse circle. Members…
Local Forums informed voters
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Early voting for the 2022 Florida Primary began in Jefferson County on Monday, Aug. 8, and citizens have already had a number of opportunities to meet candidates…
Featured Photo
World War II Veteran George Pittman Sr. recently celebrated his 96th birthday at the Jefferson County Recreation Park. Pictured, left to right are: Jeannie Harley, Mary Hadley, Charles Hadley, George W. Pittman…