My life has come full circle On August 4, 1964 my parents, Tommy and Mary Ellen Greene, put out their very first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at…
David Ginn small town local rocker
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. David Ginn, a local Aucilla Christian Academy graduate, is now tearing up the stage, becoming a small town local rocker in Valdosta. Many may remember Ginn growing…
CRIME BEAT
Marko L. Earl, 27, arrested on Thursday, July 15. Charged with an out-of-county warrant. No bond amount provided. Released on July 27. Randall Scott Simpson, 36, arrested on Thursday, July 15. Charged…
See ya later, Alligator!
What to do when the wildlife you love isn’t where it should be? Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a hot day when a local Monticello resident stopped by the…
S.O.S. Cuba
Submitted by Susan Craig Christ Episcopal Church, in Monticello, has a long-term relationship with a small church in rural Cuba; they call them their companion church, Cristo Rey. Christ Episcopal Church is…
Generous donation brings new life to Somerset’s sports
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. After countless teams coming and going through Jefferson County Somerset Schools like a revolving door, the school’s weight room finally got a much-needed donation. A competitive sports…
City Council reverses property tax increase
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council last week pulled back on its proposed property tax increase, choosing instead to go with the lower rolled-back rate. The 4-1 vote to…
Monticello native J.T. Burnette on trial
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Tallahassee area business man and property developer John Thomas “JT” Burnette is currently on trial in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee on charges that he attempted to…
For the Long Haul
“For the Long Haul…” was a saying that I recently saw on a local billboard advertising personal injury lawyers. To me, “for the long haul” evokes feelings of commitment, integrity, strength, and…
Constitution Alive raises $2,000 for Monticello Opera House
The “Constitution Alive!” video series was presented at the Monticello Opera House for 12 consecutive Tuesdays, from May 4 through July 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This free class, on…
I AM A PERSON OF PRIVILEGE
I am a person of privilege — not because I am a Caucasian male; but rather because I was raised by both my mother and my father. They taught me right from…
Kenneth Earl Cooksey, Jr.
Kenneth Earl Cooksey, Jr. passed into the good life July 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pamela Shiver Cooksey. Ken’s birthday was January 2, 1947. He was…
Dorothy Mae Brown Hardy
Dorothy Mae Brown Hardy, 86, of Metcalf, Ga. went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Mrs. Hardy was a Jefferson County native and a longtime resident of…
Kindness is a crown: How you can help!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Some of you may recognize Cheyenne Davis from her many years of service working in Monticello, both at the former Brickhouse Eatery, and now at Pop’s Sanitation…
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD!
Angels of Comfort The Hospice volunteer knocked on the door of her patient’s home. The door was opened by a woman in her 60’s dressed to face the day, purse in hand….
THE AUCILLA RIVER MOUNDS
George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute One of the most intriguing aspects of the Aucilla and Wacissa River basins is the large number of Native American mounds…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference
Earlier this month, more than 225 young farmers, ranchers and agriculturalists gathered in Fort Myers, Florida for the Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference. Clay and Kari Fulford, Emily…
Check your mailbox! The Front Porch is on the way!
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. We’ve done it again, we are delighted to announce the upcoming arrival of the Summer 2021 issue of The Front Porch! This newest issue has been mailed…
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 31 – Aug. 9
Katie Krell ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Revenue is having a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from Saturday, July 31, to Monday, Aug. 9, to celebrate students and teachers returning to…
Gadsden prison taught me how to survive
I was in prison for 20 years. I had a long time to reflect and figure out who I really was. I went to prison when I was 19, and the world…