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…
McNeill describes modernization of elections office at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Justin “Tyler” McNeill spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on June 7. McNeill was appointed to…
Johnny Lee Jackson
Johnny Lee Jackson, 65, of Monticello, passed on Monday, June 6, 2022. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, in Mt. Morilla Cemetery in Lamont, Fla. Viewing is from…
Rosa Lee Hayes Brown
Rosa Lee Hayes Brown, 92, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Memorial M.B. Church, with burial in Old…
Watermelon Festival this weekend
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With watermelon festivities well under-way, here’s what you can look forward to this week as the Watermelon Festival finishes with a flourish. * Tomorrow, June 16, the…
Monticello Police Chief Fred Mosley honored for 30 years
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Police Chief Fred Mosley was duly recognized at the Monticello City Council meeting last week for his long and dedicated service to the city. Captain Jack Pitts,…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Pageant/Sports Etiquette = Life Etiquette I had a lot of comments on last week’s column concerning pageants. Comments ranged from the fact that so many girls don’t know how to dress…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com. Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday with field trips every other Friday One-time…
Garden club plant sales will fund 4-H camp scholarships
Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with…