Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event and Jefferson County Kings of Spring Youth Turkey Challenge, is set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at…
Jacob Bembry passes away
Jacob Eugene Bembry, 56, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Bembry was born on Sept. 1, 1963, in Madison to Robert Eugene and…
Teachers of the Year recognized by school board
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, the five board members recognized three local women who had been designated as the year’s teachers…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Remembering My Daddy – 8 years later Tommy Greene Oct. 28, 1938 – Feb. 17, 2012 My Daddy: My hero; My confidant; My mentor; My everything You were always there for me!…
Huey Carlton Calhoun Sr.
Service for Huey Carlton Calhoun Sr., 57, of Meigs, Ga., was held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Midway Baptist Church in Meigs with Pastor Mike Nichols officiating. Interment…
John “Ronnie” Field
John “Ronnie” Field of Lamont, Fla., passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in the arms of his loved one. John was born on March 15, 1946, in Miami, Fla. John is…
Want to work with the U.S. Census Bureau?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Census Bureau, in preparation for the upcoming 2020 Census, is hiring for a variety of local positions that will be instrumental in preparing this…
Stories of Black American history to be told this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of Black Americans will be the focus of an upcoming event that will be presented by Perceptions Consulting on Saturday, Feb. 22. Through storytelling, music,…
Bidding Jefferson farewell
It’s hard for me to believe that I have been working here in Jefferson County for three years. It has been a wonderful experience working in this community and partnering with wonderful…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Philip Alborn – January 16 Philip J. Alborn, 54, of Monticello, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Deputy Kalinowski on mischief charges. On Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
Tigers play district championship
Fall 24-points shy of winning the tournament Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 14, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys defeated the Jefferson Somerset Tigers, 66-42, to win their…
From the Pulpit…
Good cents Henry Thoreau once stated that the price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. I have to confess that I’ve never really given second thoughts to…
The adoption story of Jonathan Saylor
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, one-year-old Jonathan Ryan Saylor became his parents’ son. While most families are born, some families have a unique story that doesn’t involve birth,…
Toll road task force meets
Please click here for larger map Areas to avoid are topic of concern Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. The fourth meeting of the Suncoast Corridor Task Force was held on Tuesday, Feb….
Cowboys and Tigers vie for district championship
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For both the Jefferson Somerset Tigers and Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys, it all comes down to this. One more game to determine who will be…
Clarification about School Board
Dear Editor, For several months now there have been comments published in Letters to the Editor that imply that because there are no public schools in the County, the School District and…
Pragma and Storg; the longstanding love of family
For most people, the Valentine’s Day holiday translates into cards with Hallmark messages, chocolates in heart-shaped boxes, red roses and teddy bears. But the holiday of love is so much more, just…
PAL: Changing lives, setting new courses for local youth
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When people hear of the Police Athletic League (PAL), they think of the organization’s reputation for sports and boxing. Historically, the PAL organization has been a place…
Crime Beat
Daniel Lee McConnell, 44; arrested Tuesday, Jan. 14. Charged with simple assault with intention to do violence. Bond set at $250. Released on Jan. 16. Sarah Kathleen Zinn, 28; arrested Tuesday, Jan….
Girl Scouts to sell cookies this Friday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Haven’t got your Girl Scout cookie fix yet? The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle will again be selling cookies this weekend at the Pizza Hut restaurant,…
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