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…
Feeling “Hoppy” for Craft Beer Adventures
Dawn V. Perez Contributor As far as unexplored adventures go, trying different kinds of craft beer is certainly one of them. My interest was officially piqued after a friend of mine took…
ACA places 2nd in inaugural Warrior Weightlifting Invitational
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy is currently competing in their second year of weightlifting, and hosted the inaugural Warrior Weightlifting Invitational early last week. Aucilla Christian Academy in…
Sam Madison Jr. joins Miami Dolphins coaching staff
Mary Madison Contributor Dorothy’s line from The Wizard of Oz – “There’s no place like home” – perfectly expresses the excitement of the family, friends and fans of Sam Madison, Jr. For…
Emerald’s Gem Box… I Hear Voices
There’s a country song named “Voices” that explains how he (the singer) walks around hearing voices in his mind. The voices are from his parents and grandparents and the lessons that they…
Angela Brittle Turner
Angela Brittle Turner passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 18, 2022. She entered fully into the presence of the Lord and received her crown of glory. Angela is survived by the…
Keeping American Patriotism Alive & Standing Strong Truckers from all over America are on their way to Washington D.C.
by Patricia Smith Contributor The American Freedom Convoy of truckers were expected to be driving through Jefferson County on Mar. 5. The nationwide planned convoy started out in California and is scheduled…
Love Local Katrina Walton delivers community-unity message at March prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast program for March began with a prayer for Ukraine, offered by Rev. Stephen Pessah of Christ Episcopal Church. Then Pastor Jared Day…
Global paper maché created with local news
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fifth grade student Gretchen Brown stopped by the Monticello News office one day recently to see if we could give her some old newspapers. It’s not unusual…
SOFTBALL:LEARN IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT!
Former Lady Warrior having a tremendous season at Troy University Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball star, Kelly Horne is having a career season so far…