Mary Madison Contributor “What you give to life returns to you,” is the maxim of Jefferson County native son Sam Madison, Jr. Throughout Sam’s National Football League career, he has dedicated himself…
Girl Power Inc. seeks donations for annual Back to School Bash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Girl Power Inc., under the leadership of JCHS Class of 2008 graduate Zanquisha Jones, will be presenting its 6th Annual Back to School…
Meet the new JCS Principal: Marlon Ball
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) has a new principal for the 2024-25 school year. Marlon Ball brings to the position 11 years of experience in school administration…
Differing viewpoints emerge over hiring of local contractor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. What should have been relatively smooth sailing in terms of the selection of a broker to help local officials choose the best health insurance coverage for county…
Dirty Pecan presents $20,000 check to Jefferson County 4-H
Betsy Barfield, cofounder of the Dirty Pecan, presents a $20,000 check to the 4-H Program via the Jefferson County Commission from the annual bike gravel race in March. Pictured, from left to…
Jefferson County joins capital region career-growing group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is no longer part of North Florida Career Source, which consists of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties, and which long counted Jefferson County…
Obey local heat advisory – How hot is too hot?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The dog days of summer are upon us, and many Monticello residents have probably noticed that the days have been especially long and hot. Local weather apps…
Ponderings…The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc As of Friday, June 28, the Ainsley-Abbott Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has gained another member of its very esteemed board of directors. Currently working in this organization…
Business Spotlight: Serving up southern hospitality
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Johnston’s Meat Market has been a staple of Jefferson County since its opening in 1926. Nearly a century later, it holds its position as a cherished local…
See art created by Apalachee Center clients on July 12
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Apalachee Center’s Expressive Arts Therapy Department is presenting its annual art show featuring artwork and music created by Apalachee Center’s community of clients. The event takes place…
FSU Medical students visit Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the end of May, the Florida State University College of Medicine invited dozens of medical students to participate in their Rural Learning Experience in Jefferson County….
God wants to set you free from secret sins
Do you have a trustworthy person or a small group of people with whom you can transparently share your struggles? Or is the thought of being accountable regarding your choices (especially your…
Dog Days of Summer
According to the 2024 Farmer’s Almanac, we are in the “Dog Days of Summer” (July 3 to August 11). The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and…
Christian response to racial problems
With racial tension so high in America Christians should ask themselves how we should respond to such problems. What does God’s word demand of a Christian when it comes to this subject?…
All in a day’s sneeze
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wondered why people are so quick to say “God bless you” after you sneeze? I felt sure that inquiring minds everywhere were probing this…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
New city clerk/treasurer is sworn in
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Newly-appointed Monticello City Clerk/Treasurer Kathryn “Kathy” Radford took her oath of office earlier this week. The brief ceremony, administered by County Judge Bobby Plaines, took place in…
The NEW Front Porch is here!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the July/August 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out…
JCS engages private food service company
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. SLA Food Service Management Company is poised to provide cafeteria meals for Jefferson County Schools (JCS) beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Their 226-page proposal for a…
Hunter Horne selected for 2024 Young Cattlemen’s Conference
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1980, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has organized the Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) tour as a way to identify and develop potential leaders for the…
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