Steakhouse fans eagerly anticipate digging into the savory cuts of sizzling beef waiters serve up. The precursor to that portion of the meal is often a wedge salad, which offers a crisp…
Florida’s Forgotten Son? The Story of Otto M. Walker
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats In 1918, as a war raged around the world, a young Jefferson County son gave his life on a foreign battlefield far away, across the Atlantic Ocean. His…
Former JCHS coach and Hall of Famer dies
Brent Hall, a former head coach at Jefferson County High School and a Hall of Famer in both the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA), died…
Thomas Sutton “Sut” Wimberly
Thomas Sutton “Sut” Wimberly, a longtime resident of Monticello, passed away on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. He was 102 years and four months old. He is survived by a son; David…
Jerry Wayne Sutphin
Jerry Wayne Sutphin, 78, passed away on June 16, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. He was born on May 24, 1944, in Charleston, W. Va. to the late Woodrow Irving and Lula Mae…
Avoid foodborne illness when preserving food at home
Cal Powell University of Georgia Cooperative Extension As home canning season approaches, a University of Georgia food safety expert stressed the need for proper precautions to avoid foodborne illness. A recent death…
Shots fired at deputies – Two arrested
Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 16, in the area of North Waukeenah St. and Chestnut St., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Monticello Police Department…
Sewer service extending to Montivilla
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging from the several sewer extension projects proposals of late, one might reasonably conclude that Monticello is spreading out in all directions, at least in terms of…
Who Should Pay? The City of Monticello!
I read with amazement and disgust at the article in last Friday’s Jefferson County Journal entitled “Who Should Pay?” The fact that the City of Monticello’s sewer system had failed and someone’s…
Thank you to all the responders and workers
What a week! Seamless, friendly, deadly, coordinated and protective. All this describes our law enforcement and municipal agencies we are blessed to have in Jefferson County. I’m sure that local agencies were…
Blue Holler: Keeping Bluegrass Traditions
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Bluegrass fans, mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 25, the Monticello Opera House will be hosting the Southern Music Rising, featuring Blue Holler, South Georgia and North…
Calvin L. Smith
Calvin L. Smith, 64, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, June 17, 2022. Born on September 20, 1957, he was a lifelong resident of South Ga. He worked at Vicco…
Ollie Dell Alexander Minton Parrish
Ollie Dell Alexander Minton Parrish was born on Sunday, Feb. 17, 1935, to the late Willie Bradford Alexander Sr. and the late Inez Ross-Alexander in Jefferson County. She and her two brothers…
Introducing Jacob Pitts, Interim Paster at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. Jennings Missionary Baptist Church has been blessed to receive Jacob Pitts as their interim pastor. Pitts, a Madison and Lovett native, and Aucilla Christian Academy alum, has…
Middle School students become Engineers at North Florida College’s Robotics Camp
Story Submitted by North Florida College Middle school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette and Madison counties, and Lake Park, Georgia explored the fields of manufacturing, robotics and engineering during North Florida College’s…
WHO SHOULD PAY?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A young couple approached the Monticello City Council recently with a request that the city accept a measure of financial responsibility for the damage caused to their…
Jefferson County Schools Coach Pat Kennedy new Athletic Director
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For Pat Kennedy, even after 499 career coaching wins, being semi-retired and no longer working with young people “left a hole in my heart.” Now, he’s back….
Gardeners, watch out for hammerhead worms
Leah Androski and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As gardeners go into planting season, there is an exotic animal to watch for. Be on the lookout for two kinds of hammerhead flatworms…
Support Big Bend Cares at ARTOPIA 2022
Submitted by Serene Smallwood Big Bend Cares Calling all art lovers! Artopia, Tallahassee’s largest charity art auction, is back for its 24th year! Hosted by Big Bend Cares, the fun and excitement…
Florida Department of Health in Jefferson advises on Meningococcal Disease and vaccines in Florida
Submitted by Jefferson County Health Dept. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is…