Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) announced the winners of their third annual 2022 historical essay contest on Monday, April 25. All middle and high school students…
Pair of Warrior athletes honored
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was recently announced that two Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) student athletes have been named the Players of the Year by the Florida Christian Athletic League (FCAL)…
Calling all Artists! Your work is wanted!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you have a knack for watercolor painting? Are you a skilled sculptor? Do your drawings deserve to be displayed? The Jefferson Arts Gallery is looking for…
Hassie Elizabeth Porter
Hassie Elizabeth Porter, 93, passed away on May 2, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on December 4, 1928, in Fayette, Ala., the daughter of Isaac Fletcher and Lillie (Hollingsworth) Chambless….
County attorney advises against suspending clerk
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners do not have the means to compel Clerk of Court Kirk Reams to resign from office, nor do they have cause at the present time…
Featuring phone features Feature One: Medical Records
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that the pesky, time-consuming distraction device that we always have on our person can play an important role in saving our life? I’m talking…
Holy Week stirs memories of aid to weary travelers
Mary Madison Contributor The Jefferson County Ministerial Association (JCMA) has been conducting Holy Week services for many years. In previous years, the public gatherings were held at the Presbyterian Church on Dogwood…
The Celebration at Aucilla
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 26, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted its 6th Annual Celebration Event, complete with an auction and dinner for attendees. The Celebration is ACA’s largest…
Thomas Bo Joyner Jr.
Thomas Bo Joyner Jr., 57, of Lloyd, Fla., passed away on April 28, 2022. Bo lived up to the meaning of his name, “to come and to go.” An outdoorsman, he enjoyed…
Janet Lee Wadsworth
Janet Lee Wadsworth, 88, passed away on April 29, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on March 28, 1934, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Kurdt) Hoxie….
Community worship for National day of prayer
Thursday, May 5, at the courthouse Submitted by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association The Jefferson County Ministerial Association will be holding a special community worship service to commemorate National Day of Prayer…
Pet helps alert family to trailer fire
Family of four safe but displaced Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was dispatched to a reported “trailer fire” at 88…
Black Golfers: A rich heritage filled with intrigue and energy
Gene Hall Contributor For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 I was proud to see Tiger Woods…
Over 4,000 acres in the Red Hills to be permanently protected
Brian Wiebler Communications Director Tall Timbers On March 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved funding to purchase a conservation easement on approximately 4,132 acres of the Norias Property in…
Schofill sets Auburn record at golf championship
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The tweet from Auburn Women’s Golf on Friday afternoon, April 15, said it all: “SEC individual runner-up!” it proclaimed. “With a final score of 207 (-9), Megan…
Shepherds Hands provides free clinic
Submitted by Merry Ann Frisby The first free medical clinic, Shepherds Hands was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello on Tuesday April 5. Both patients and volunteers were well pleased. Shepherds…
Minnie Mae Reed
Minnie Mae Reed was born in Tallahassee, Fla., on June 21, 1959, to the late Julius Chaney Seabrooks and Mabel Mathews. The caring and compassionate professionals of Hagan Funeral Service (175 North…
Jefferson County Guardians of the Flame
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, April 15, members of Jefferson County and Leon County law enforcement added their steps to the collective miles run by law enforcement communities all across…
Book tells story of local war hero in his own words
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Booklovers, history buffs and others simply interested in learning more about early Monticello and its native sons will want to attend the book-signing event that local author…
Operation Prom Night dramatizes dangers of drunk driving
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Audio of tires screeching and awful metallic crunching sounds fill the air. Onlookers begin to shout and sirens blare as emergency vehicles with flashing lights arrive on…