Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Solid Waste Department has a new director. He is Robbie Slack, who has previously worn several hats in the organization. The Jefferson County Commission…
House fire leaves family displaced
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a house fire in the Lamont area in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 31. Around 1:20 a.m., Jefferson County…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Haters hat·er [ hey-ter ] noun • a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing • a person who thrives on showing hate toward, criticizing, or belittling other people…
Mildred C. Wimberly
Mildred C. Wimberly of Monticello passed into her heavenly home on Oct. 26, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. A native of Danville, Ga., she had resided in Monticello since 1946. She was the…
Barbara Jo Colson
Barbara Jo Colson, 61, of Sevierville, Tenn. and formerly of Monticello, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. She was born Oct. 17, 1960, in Monticello, Fla., the daughter of Willie and Evelyn…
William Norman Hartsfield
Bill (Billy) Hartsfield was born on March 18, 1948, to Norman H. and Ruby R. Hartsfield of Monticello, Fla. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1966, North Florida Junior College (AA)…
CRIME BEAT
Steven Torres, 28, arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Charged with two counts of violation of probation for felony fleeing and attempting to elude and grand theft of a motor vehicle. No bond…
Seniors walk to support breast cancer awareness
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pink, pink, everywhere, and for an important cause. Breast Cancer Awareness activities are happening across the county, and on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 20, the Jefferson…
This Fall Festival the first of many!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Jefferson County Recreation Park came alive as over 150 Monticello citizens came out for the first of many community and collective church…
Warriors defeated in final game
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors traveled to Niceville to face the Knights of Rocky Bayou Christian School, they likely had a bit a revenge on…
Five Warriors selected to All-District team
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Five players from the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team have been named to the All-District team by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA). Jace…
Young scientists showcased at ACA
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gym bleachers transformed from spectator seating to a showcase of science experiments at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Science Fair exhibits represented a…
SARAH FULFORD: A modern day previvor
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2021, breast cancer became the most common cancer worldwide. Women who discover that their family history, personal medical history or genetics heightens their risk of developing…
COME SUPPORT LILY!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 AT 10:30 AM Lily’s Birthday Parade 575 S. Water St, Monticello, Fl We are having a party…I mean a parade! Come join us in making Lily’s 9th birthday…
Official questions $9,000 unauthorized expenditure
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The why of a $9,000 expenditure for a feasibility study that the Jefferson County Commission never authorized was one of the issues of discussion last week at…
Weather experts say to expect warm winter ahead
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite the fall season having arrived, cooler weather has so far largely eluded the Sunshine State, and now meteorologists are saying that the winter is going to…
William N. Hartsfield
William N. Hartsfield of Monticello, son of Norman and Ruby Hartsfield, passed away October 28, 2021 at Madison Memorial Hospital. Tentative services are planned for Sunday October 31, 2021 at Elizabeth Cemetery…
Aucilla Christian Academy golf team improves over season
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been several years since Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has been able to field a full golf team, so this season was one of learning and…
From the superintendent’s desk
Welcome to my inaugural monthly column! Each month I will provide updates about the School District’s imminent transition as well as other information about our schools. This column is a safe and…
Jefferson County 4-H Photo Contest
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Extension 4-H Office here in Monticello held a photography contest for local children to participate in to be judged by locals and have the…