Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As heavy rainfall in the area last week drained into the Aucilla River basin, water levels in the river gradually rose and reached the official flood stage…
$9 million coming to local schools
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jackie Pons, transition principal at Jefferson Somerset School, recently had good news to share with the Jefferson County School Board regarding the budget that he and the…
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…
Tyren Dasher and Paris Thomas receive $1,000 scholarships
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Consistory #331 Scottish Rite Masons awarded two $1,000 scholarships at a banquet on Saturday, March 26. Congratulations to Tyren L. Dasher and Paris M. Thomas! Consistory…
Transforming Life Church to Host Passover meal with Messianic Rabbi Joshua Lessard
Submitted by Beverly Buchholtz Transforming Life Church On Palm Sunday, April 10, Transforming Life Church (TLC) will host a teaching and meal based on the Jewish Feast of Passover. The Passover Feast…
Holy Week Services
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Christian faith, Holy Week is the week that falls between Palm Sunday and Easter, and is observed with special solemnity as a time of great…
Teachers Mack and Prevatt honored by VFW
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Indy Goodwin Mack and Stefanie Prevatt have been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the 2021-22 VFW Teachers of the Year, both by local Post…
Garrett Proctor Sr. recognized as first black deputy in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Garrett Proctor Sr. (1929-2007) was recognized during Black History Month by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners in a Proclamation detailing his historic role in the…
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison County native and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) graduate, Brady Browning, was recently named the “Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week” for his play on the University of West Florida Argonauts baseball team. During a three-game series with Embry-Riddle on Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20, Browning went four-for-eight at the plate with two doubles and four runs batted in (RBIs). He also scored three runs for the Argos. The Embry-Riddle series marked Browning’s first three career starts for the Argos. For the season, Browning has a .400 batting average with an on-base average of .571. So far, this season, the Argos have a record of 14-9, with a conference record of 10-2. He is working toward a degree in electrical engineering at UWF. He is the son of Mark and Jennifer Browning, of Madison.
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison County native and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) graduate, Brady Browning, was recently named the “Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week” for his play on the…
Former Lady Warrior continues banner year
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. This softball season continues to be a banner year for Aucilla Christian Academy grad Kelly Horne as she plays for the Lady Trojans of Troy University, in…
Arthur Gene Stephens
Rev. Arthur Gene Stephens, Sr., 69, of Tallahassee finished his earthly course on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at Rock Hill M.B. Church,…
City petitions state to fix problematic intersection
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…