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…
Deputy Roddy to speak at May prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will hold its May gathering from 7 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 5. It will be hosted by The Rotary Club…
Lady Warriors cruise to win on Senior Day
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors only had one senior to salute for their annual Senior Day on Tuesday, April 19, but the Lady Warriors honored…
Golf carts cross here
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has been a golf cart city since 2008, when elected officials approved an ordinance allowing the use of the small, motorized golf carts on designated streets…
School district clearing hurdles in race to reclaim schools
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In relatively rapid order last week, the Jefferson County School Board approved the hiring of a human resources director, signed contracts for IT, health insurance and payroll…
Ponderings…
When the lights go out I’m often prompted into contemplation by the task of collecting answers for the “Question of the Week,” not so much the task itself, but the answers to…
County financial control
April 7 Commission meeting was emotional and intense. Citizens said, they had lost trust in our local government. There was a call for the Clerk to resign. There was a request to…
The Florida Primary Elections are coming up!
Election Day will be held Tuesday, August 23, and Early Voting held from Monday, August 8 through Saturday, August 20. Traditionally there is very little turnout for primaries compared to the General…
For what it’s Earth…
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on April 22, people around the world turn their attentions to the thing that keeps us all grounded… the Earth. Our planet is the one…
Reverend Dossie Bivins Jr
The Reverend Dossie Bivins, Jr., 70, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed there on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Homecoming services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Gethsemane M.B. Church, with burial…
Beverly Jean Davis
Beverly Jean Davis, 64, of Lamont passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Funeral services are 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in Mt. Olive P.B. Church,…