Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The community is invited to participate in Veteran’s Day events on Thursday, Nov. 11, including a breakfast, raffles, parade and fireworks. All events are sponsored by the…
Jefferson Head Coach Ira Reynolds resigns
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset Head Football Coach, Ira Reynolds, announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current football season. Coach Reynolds made his announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 3,…
Legislators coming here on Tuesday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual pre-session public hearing here on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The delegation, consisting of State Senator Loranne Ausley and State…
See ya later, alligator
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Taylor County residents Walt McGuire and his son, Shawn, harvested an 829-pound, 13-foot 10-inch alligator on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the Taylor County area. The alligator was…
From the Sunny Side: Skip the “supply chain”
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about the problems with the “supply chain.” From what I’ve heard, there’s a lot of blame to go around for these problems. Seems to me there’s…
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Haunting tunes, spooky decorations and enticing aromas filled the dining room at the Jefferson Senior Citizen’s Center (JSCC) on Thursday, Oct. 28. At lunchtime, JSCC clients and…
Real Life Treasure Hunting!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If this beautiful fall weather makes you want to spend extra time outdoors, and you happen to be a fan of treasure hunts, then Geocaching might be…
Rocky Soil Family Farm: Blending an ancient lifestyle with a modern farming concept
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Kiona and Chris Wagner lived in South Florida, their backyard garden was so productive that they had plenty of excess vegetables to share. They so enjoyed…
Not on a Thursday Afternoon: The Optimism and Dangers of Small-Town Monticello
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats Roughly one hundred years ago, on March 27, 1925, two local banks (the Bank of Monticello and the Farmers and Merchants Bank) informed the Jefferson County public: “Commencing…
Solid waste department gets new director
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…
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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…