Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 29, Jefferson County Homeowner’s Association, Inc. (JCHAI) students take to the stage to preform Shakespeare’s Henry V at 7 p.m. at the Monticello Opera…
Golf for kids
Submitted by Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association Each year, Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association hosts fundraising event to benefit the Aucilla Christina Academy (ACA) financial aid program. All financial aid is need-based…
Should school board races be partisan?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As if school boards across the state didn’t already face enough challenges and discord, there is now a proposal in the House that would make elections to…
Kiwanis meeting highlights Farm-City Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello gave tribute to farmers at their weekly lunch meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Many members of the Florida Farm Bureau were in…
JOY boxes near you!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As Thanksgiving comes ever-closer, word continues to spread about seasonal toy drive boxes, better known as JOY Boxes, popping up all around town. Over the years, the…
Living God’s way: Attitude when facing death
No one likes to talk about death. This certain event in life cannot be defeated or avoided based upon human accomplishments. Everyone has their own attitude towards death, for themselves personally and…
Madeline Jordan: bound for Baylor Equestrian
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Madeline Jordan, a senior honor student at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), has signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Baylor University and compete with the Baylor…
JT Burnette sentenced
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. John Thomas (JT) Burnette has finally learned his fate after being found guilty on five counts involving public corruption, in the United States District Court. On Tuesday,…
Sheriff speaks at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill spoke to members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 2. He gave an update on the…
CRIME BEAT
Jorge Luis Chavez, 34, arrested on Sunday, Oct. 31. Charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid ID license. No bond amount listed. Released on same day. Keith Christianson Vasquez, 41,…
Remnants of a lifetime past
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Oct. 29, Dr. Willet Boyer took his students to the Byrd/Chamberlain archaeological dig, site 8JE2199, to brave the nippy fall air and discover a snippet of…
Library commemorates Joan Davis Linn Memorial Room
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Friends of the Library hosted a gathering on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to commemorate the Joan Davis Linn Memorial Room in the Jefferson County R. J….
Southern Music Rising this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Southern Music Rising (SMR) Festival comes to town on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Monticello Opera House (MOH). Eight acts bring a vibrant range of music…
Local officials set legislative priorities
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the process has been less organized than in previous years, the three local governing bodies have now set their priorities for the coming session of the…
The things we miss in life
So many times in life we are caught up in our feelings about what we don’t have in life and miss so much of what we do have. So many times, we…
Allen Washington snares happiness at FAMU
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nothing electrifies a football crowd more than the crisp beat of drums from a marching band’s percussion section. In that rhythmic lineup at a Florida Agricultural and…
Somerset Jefferson honors teachers/employee of the year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Somerset Jefferson K-12 Charter School surprised three of its faculty/staff members on Tuesday, Nov. 9, with exciting news. For the academic year of 2021-22, Keith Morley was…
Triple L gathers for fine food and Christian fellowship
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Triple L (LLL), hosted by Monticello First Baptist Church, continues growing with new members and guests attending its monthly meetings. This senior group gathers at 10:30 a.m….