Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 31, the four Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) basketball teams – both boys and girls, varsity and junior varsity – faced off against the Buccaneers…
February is American Heart Month
February is designated as American Heart Month to bring attention and awareness to the issue of heart disease in the United States. Heart disease is the Number 1 killer of Americans. Nearly…
Healthcare Hero: ALEXCIA DEAN
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Alexcia Dean has been employed with the Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) since November 2019. She is currently the Students Working Against Tobacco (S.W.A.T.) Coordinator in the Tobacco…
There’s a kangaroo in Jefferson County!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County might be quite a distance from the Australian Outback, but the two locations now share a unique similarity: both are home to Red Kangaroos. While…
Who’s in the race?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the voter registration books set to close early next week and early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election (PPP) only weeks away, the Jefferson County…
Want to be the next Watermelon Queen?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The title of Jefferson County Watermelon Queen is a 71-year-old local tradition and serves to recognize the talents of Jefferson County’s young ladies. Annually at the Jefferson…
FHP Trooper Jimmy Fulford remembered
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A good-sized group recently gathered at the off-ramp of the I-10 Aucilla exit to commemorate the memory of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper Jimmy H. Fulford, who…
Black History Month
I was thinking of a moment in time. One that is etched in books. The time was when Moses was plucked out of the waters and raised in wealth and prosperity… As…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Love Happy Valentine’s Day! The smell of love, flowers and candy filled the air. Whether it’s love for your spouse, your children, parents, or a best friend – everyone has someone they…
Lemuel Clayton Evans
Lemuel Clayton Evans, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Clay was raised at Nutall Rise on the Aucilla River. He worked for the City of Tallahassee as a power…
JoAnn Harrington Overly
JoAnn Harrington Overly, 63, of Monticello, Fla., passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, 2020 at the Margaret Dozier Hospice House at Big Bend Hospice. The family received friends from 2 p.m. until…
Stevens Anthony “Steve” Andris
Stevens Anthony “Steve” Andris, 90, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his home in Monticello, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jackie Andris. The family received friends…
Upcoming library events
Cultural experiences, STEM crafts, gospel sings and more! Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has plenty of enriching programs, activities and workshops planned for the…
Visitors tour properties that tell the story of Jefferson County’s African-American history
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In late January, a tour of Jefferson County Historical Black Properties took place with a group of visiting state representatives from Gainesville. Leading the tour of Historical…
Scholarship opportunities for Jefferson County students
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In a few months, several Jefferson County students will be donning the gown and cap and graduating from their years as high school students. From there, many…
Former Lady Warrior is making an impact
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Santa Fe College Saints softball team, coached by former University of Florida Gator, Lindsay Fico, has certainly reversed their fortunes over last season. So far this…
From the Pulpit…
How’s your love life? Fair or not, Valentine’s Day is a day when the male species is called to step up for their significant other, for the “love” in their life. Sometimes,…
Pastor Spotlight – Derrick Burrus
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Derrick Burrus is the pastor of the Capital Heights Baptist Church, which is located just inside the Leon County line at 7150 Apalachee Pkwy., in Tallahassee….
SB: 40: No more plastic bags or straws in Florida
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In an effort to follow the conservation-minded efforts and legislation of states such as New York, California and Hawaii, Senate Bill 40 has been filed for discussion…
You must be logged in to post a comment.