Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the tropical oceans of the world, the African Pompano makes its home. This large saltwater fish is easily recognized by its compressed body, rounded and steeped…
ACA athletes sign with colleges
Story Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy On Monday, April 8, three Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors signed letters of intent to play athletics on the college level next school year. Evan Courtney…
Two arrested on fraud charges
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Sanchez Brinson, 30, of Orlando, and Alexis Lashawn Atkins, 20, also of Orlando, were both arrested on Thursday, April 11 by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper…
Shooting in Madison; arrest in Jefferson
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 11, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested Mario Verasso after Verasso engaged in shooting at another vehicle while traveling on Interstate 10 through…
Hat’s off to Mr. Oliver
I am trying to understand Shirley Washington. First of all, I don’t. If she is all about the education of the children, then why did the district have to turn over the…
High Voltage Line
I read with concern your article, “High Voltage Line to Cross Jefferson County.” First, the headline implies this is a done deal. It is not. The impacted residents are fighting this project,…
Editorial
If Republican lawmakers eliminate public notices, Floridians won’t know what their government is doing. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Originally published in theMiami Herald on April 5, 2019 It’s a longstanding…
Richard & Friedel Bailar Estate Sale scheduled for April 18-20
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20, Transitions Estate Sales & Services will be tenderly handling the liquidation of the personal property of Jefferson County’s…
Durwood “Wood” Williams
A Celebration of Life will be held for Durwood “Wood” Renee Williams from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Johnston’s Meat Market, located at 1480 W. Washington St. Wood…
Burrus takes a trip to the Holy Land
By Derrick Burrus Capital Heights Baptist Church Pastor Each year, two of my pastor friends organize a trip to the Holy Land. My first trip was in 2011. I went for the…
Telegraph Quartet performs for Jefferson Somerset after-care kids
Story By Michael McMinn Community partner Melanie Mays from MADCO and Duke Energy sponsored the performance of the Telegraph Quartet, who performed a mini-concert for the Jefferson Somerset After-Care Program students on…
Reams sues county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come now the plaintiffs – Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and Attorney David Collins – who on March 28 filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County for the…
Watermelon Pageant slated for June 1
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that this year’s Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on June 1, at the First United…
Willie Thomas, Sr.
Willie Thomas, Sr., 81, passed away at home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Services will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at New Bethel AME Church in Monticello, with…
A Hero’s salute for James Clark
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Every veteran deserves a hero’s salute! After serving overseas in battlefields of conflict and grief in order to assure freedom for the friends and families they left…
Do you get enough sleep?
Sleep deprivation is a public health crisis Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing. Inc. In order for adults to function well throughout their day, health professionals recommend that the average adult gets about seven…
5 Rivers Adventures unmasks real Florida
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. 5 Rivers Adventures began with one man’s love for North Florida and the natural rivers that flow through its heart. Bradley Cooley, a Jefferson County native and…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Compiled By Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. All reports have been provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and are considered public records. Stacy McCormick – March 27 Stacy Shane McCormick, 48,…
High voltage transmission line to cross Jefferson County
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed high voltage transmission line that would cut across Jefferson County from Leon to Madison is creating concern among some local residents. Gordon Paulus, senior communications…
Easter Egg Hunt, April 14
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Join with Pastor John and Cathy Hicks on Sunday, April 14, for a communitywide picnic and Easter Egg Hunt. The spring event will be held at 4…
You must be logged in to post a comment.