Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Firefighters from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) were called to Monticello’s Winn-Dixie when two smoke alarms rang off inside the building, spurring a call to the…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Jefferson County Farm Bureau Banquet, have you thanked a farmer lately? I attended the annual Jefferson County Farm Bureau banquet last week, and what a delight it was. For those who missed…
Alumni from ACA raise money for student scholarships
The Clay for Kids event raises over $5,000 in scholarship funds Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Over 1,200 former students have graduated from the beloved halls of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) and…
Tigers feel the bite of the Baby Rattlers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset Academy Tigers struggled on the road against the Baby Rattlers of Florida A&M High School in their contest on Friday, Sept. 27. The Tigers…
Unbeaten streak continues
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 27, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors traveled west to Quincy for a contest with one of their biggest rivals, the Bobcats of Robert…
Ebenezer Baptist Church celebrates Anniversary
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing., Inc. Rev. Andrew Creel and the Ebenezer Baptist Church family invite all friends, current and past members, and former pastors to their 191st Anniversary Celebration, a Homecoming event,…
Mullet Fish Fry at Waukeenah UMC brought the community together
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Waukeenah United Methodist Church (UMC) held its annual September Mullet Fish Fry fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 13. The evening meal was served from 5 to 8 p.m….
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Corey Smith – September 11 Corey Franklin Smith, 43, of Maxville, Fla., was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 11 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Harrison on the authority…
Three fires burn
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A total of three fires kept the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) busy last weekend, as firefighters scrambled to put out the flames of two brush fires…
Return of the scarecrows
MainStreet Monticello prepares for second annual scarecrow contest Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The first day of Autumn officially began on Monday, Sept. 23, and with the fresh new season, MainStreet Monticello…
Defending freedom priorities
In the Monticello News 25 September 2019 Emerald’s Gem Box column, titled “Impeach! Impeach! Impeach!” the final paragraph reads “We need to all get back to the basics of God, family and…
Reporter’s Corner:
When books are banned Have you ever read a banned book? Would you know if you had? Sunday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 28 is National Banned Books Week throughout America. Once…
Josie Lee Leslie Harris
Mrs. Josie Lee Leslie Harris, 86, of Monticello, passed on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 28, at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with burial in Springfield…
“Behind the Badge” musical fundraising event set for Oct. 5
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Sheriff Hobbs “Behind the Badge” Foundation, operating under the umbrella of The Holistic Plan of Care, Inc (501(c)3, has scheduled an upcoming musical fundraising event. This…
Chamber Loving the Local Life
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Dinner, Silent Auction and Election of Officers” gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Monticello Opera House. The…
Crime Beat
Alvin Green, 70; arrested Sunday, Sept. 8; charged with DUI. Bond set at $500. Released same day. Elice Nicole Hoffman, 27; arrested Sunday, Sept. 8; charged with out-of-county warrant from Lee County….
The history of the Dixie Plantation
Susie Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. The Dixie Plantation is 9,100 acres located in the heart of the Red Hills Region in Jefferson County. When Gerald Livingston bought the plantation before the name…
Jefferson Lady Tigers play hard game against Madison Broncos
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The small team of Jefferson Somerset Tigers held their own, despite their loss, against the Madison County Broncos during a evening home-game for the Tigers on Monday,…
Lady Warriors overpower the court, racking up win after win
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Any team that stands against the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors on the volleyball court should be wary. With only a few games left in their…
Drug Bust
$40,000 worth of narcotics seized Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Drug Task Force arrested two Monticello residents on various drug-related charges. The…
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