Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials have marshaled their facts in a petition to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that argues for the realignment of the intersection of U.S. 19…
School Board continues moving to reclaim schools
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of its continuing efforts to prepare for reclaiming the schools on July 1, the Jefferson County School Board recently began a review of its newly…
Our Sheriff and Governor are true leaders
At the March 17 County Commission meeting, Sheriff McNeill spoke about law enforcement pay. He noted the state would soon be paying entry level law enforcement $50,000. This would have an effect…
Thanks for your help!
I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Betsy Barfield, County Commissioner for District 4. As many know, Comcast/Xfinity has come to Monticello and most everyone has been very excited…
Did you lose your ring?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday evening, March 11, Rock Bottom Seafood and Grill employees were cleaning up after a busy dinner service, when they discovered a ring amongst the debris…
Betty Rose Fountain
Betty Rose Fountain truly embodied what it means to carry on the name Rose — she was bold, beautiful, elegant and sharp. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving…
Ready… for the worst
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Between 2013 and 2019, there have been 2,100 mass shootings in the United States, responsible for the deaths of over 2,400 people, and the injuries of over…
Madison Books hosts book signing
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, March 11, Madison Books hosted a book signing for Monticello Church of Christ Minister Pastor Nathan Peeler, who recently released From Dogs to Disciples: Matthew’s…
County commission’s two attorneys to retire
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission will soon be losing both its advising attorneys, one for health reasons, the other because of age. The two attorneys, Scott Shirley and…
SWAT responds to armed conflict
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. What started as a family argument on the weekend eventually escalated into a tense confrontation involving local law enforcement and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, after…
Zae Wiggins named to all-academic team
Submitted by Taylor Hereford South Georgia State College The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) has announced additional postseason honors for four members of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team. Malik…
Easter Musicals at Elizabeth Baptist Church
It’s not too late to join the choirs! Debbie Snapp Contributor The Elizabeth Baptist Church Worship Choir has been rehearsing every Sunday evening for its Easter Musical, “Because He Lives.” This…
It’s not COVID, it’s congestion!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you wake up in the morning with a sore throat and pressure in your sinuses and chest, your first thought might just be that you’ve…
Free health clinic coming to Jefferson County
Submitted by Katie Mitchell Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? A free health clinic will be held once a month at Christ…
National Security Matters: Energy wars
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Energy production has been the subject for warfare or fueled wars for at least 150 years. The earliest I can recollect is the Franco-Prussian War of 1870….
Commission to hire its own budget officer
We need to know where all our tax money is going! Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission appears ready to get its own budget officer to review accounts,…
Local homeschool student wins 1st Place in Regional Essay Contest!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. The annual FRA…
Priscilla the mastodon returns to Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. About 15,000 years ago, a mastodon now named “Priscilla” lived and foraged on cypress foliage around a series of sinkholes not far from modern-day Lamont, where the…
Gas prices top $4, a first since Great Recession
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the first time since the Great Recession of 2008, fuel prices topped $4 per gallon at the pump last week. Experts cite the convergence of geopolitical…
National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it…