Submitted by Transforming Life Church The community is invited to a special night of praise, prayer and worship on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. hosted by Transforming Life Church (TLC). Come…
Deldrick Brown receives Patients First! Culture Award, with $5K donation to benefit county youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County native Deldrick Brown has received the 2022 Patients First! Culture Award from his employer, Abiomed, for whom he currently works as a senior clinical consultant…
Esther, The Musical, in review
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Esther is a play based on a biblical story called the Book of Esther, and has seen a great many renditions throughout the course of history. Plays,…
Arthur Wayne Felix
“May Heaven’s gates stand open for you. May a chorus of Angels greet you with welcoming songs of praise.” – Unknown Author Brother Arthur Wayne Felix, affectionately known as “Bo,” was born…
The good the bad and the ugly: Willy’s Wonderland
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Willy’s Wonderland” was released on Feb. 12, 2021. It has a star-studded cast including Emily Tosta as Liv, Beth Grant as Sheriff Lund, Christian Delgrosso as Aaron…
Free Saltwater Fishing Day this weekend!
Fishing is a fun, stress-relieving activity that you can enjoy with your family and friends anytime. Here are just a few reasons why you should get out on the water and start…
Fresh from the farm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Chances are, if you spend any measurable time in Monticello, you have met Billy Simmons. A man of many hats, Simmons is well-known in the Monticello and…
From the superintendent’s desk
Welcome back! Dear friends, There is so much to be excited about in September! The new school year has started under the control of Jefferson County Schools! After five long years, our…
Former Sheriff Ken Fortune dies
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Longtime former Sheriff Ken Fortune, 78, passed away on Sunday, Aug.28. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) posted a quote on their Facebook page that read, “Sheriff…
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Mentors needed
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Big Bend began to re-establish its one-on-one youth mentoring services in Jefferson County. Founded in 1971, BBBS of…
Comcast proposes broadband expansion into county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal before county officials from Comcast would expand cellular, Internet and other broadband services to numerous communities in the greater area outside of Monticello. As presented…
TRIM
Mayor Julie Conley Is Right! The Jefferson County Journal, reported by Mr. Lazaro Aleman: Huge increase 16.89% on property tax, Why? And What about the tax payers, fix income people and the…
Big Bend Hospice Inaugural LEAN Team
Sharon Davidson Contributor Twenty-five members from Big Bend Hospice recently completed training to become Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. The training was provided by Erik Christensen, a 12-year black belt president with…
Tigers bitten by Tiger Sharks
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers opened their 2022 varsity football season with a 41-8 loss to a tough Tiger Shark team from Port St. Joe, on…
Warriors fall to Crusaders
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) evened their season record to 1-1 on Friday, Aug. 26, when they were defeated, 35-21, by the visiting Crusaders of Robert Toombs Christian…
Madison resident publishes first book
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison resident Dean Morphonios has published his first novel, “Visiting Matthew.” The book was inspired by the tragic death of his son, Matthew, who was killed in…
Robert (Bob) F. Kennedy
Robert (Bob) F. Kennedy, 98, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Aug. 26, 2022. He was born in Tuscola, Ill., on Aug. 20, 1924. He was the first son of John (Jack)…
Kenneth Wayne Fortune Sr.
Kenneth Wayne Fortune Sr. (Ken), age 78, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born in Toluca, N. C. on May 25, 1944. He was the son…
James William Martin
James “William” Martin, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on August 21, 2022, after a short illness. William embodied a “life well lived.” He truly honored his many friends and his family. He was quick to…
Primary Election Results; Two local winners emerge from primary
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday’s primary, as primaries are intended to do, refined the field of public office contenders; and locally, it spelled the downfall of two longtime incumbents and the…