Larosa Alexis Gaskin, 19, of Ocala, FL; arrested Saturday, Feb. 9; charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Bond set at $1,000. Released…
4-H Chick Chain Project Open to Youth
Many people are familiar with the term ‘4-H’ but do you actually know what the four H’s stand for? Head, Heart, Hands and Health! The 4-H Youth Development Program was established through…
Man gets 20-year prison sentence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A man who last week pleaded no contest to three sex-related charges involving a minor received a sentence that was not as harsh as the state was…
District Champs moving forward to State playoffs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been a tough season for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team. Despite a 9-11 season record, the Lady Warriors did manage…
Fate of Howard Middle School remains in limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Notwithstanding expressed interest in acquiring the property from two community groups, an actual money offer on the table, and the fact that the district is in dire…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Remembering my Daddy – seven years later Last Sunday, Feb. 17, marked seven years since the day I sat and held my Daddy’s hand and watched as he took his last breath,…
Laura “Diane” Hopson
Laura “Diane” Hopson, age 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday Feb. 14, 2019, at home with her son in Oxford, AL. Diane was born Aug. 18, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN,…
Loreatha J. Brooks
Mrs. Loreatha J. Brooks passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Madison, FL. She was born in Bainbridge, GA, and lived in Madison most of her life. She was a Christian,…
Soul Food tasting kicks off Black History Month at library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Folks and friends who visited the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 2 were able to partake in a traditional and heart-warming spread of…
Crime Beat
Recent felony arrests Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Antonio Rollison – February 5 On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kalinowski arrested Antonio Rollison, 26, of Tallahassee, on an active Department…
Career Day at Jefferson Somerset Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Career Day at Jefferson Somerset was very well attended with several community leaders giving of their time and talents to spend with the many students looking forward…
Love Don’t Lie
Local songwriter’s music featured in movie Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Love Don’t Lie is a world premiere movie coming out on Netflix, this spring. It’s an S.D.T Productions film with actors…
County asked to pay Reams’ $100,000+ legal fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins last week presented the Jefferson County Commission with the final invoice for the professional services that his law firm rendered Clerk of Court Kirk…
12 Tigers sign football scholarships
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a momentous occasion during the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 13, as the friends, family, coaches, teachers and fellow students gathered in support of 12 seniors…
The value of being involved in your local government
A friend that did political work at the Legislature once observed that if you were not at the table for an issue, your issue may end up on the table, or die….
Debs Notes
Happy Birthday MacKenzie Wirick and Happy Anniversary to Tony and Becky Hogg! Join in celebrating the opening of ‘Our Town Monticello’ tonight, Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the…
Reporter’s Corner
The untold story of “Rosie” The bright colors and optimistic message of this beloved poster have captured the hearts of American women for many years. The upbeat “We Can Do It” slogan,…
Tobacco Free Florida encourages communities to ‘Skip The Dip’ during ‘Through With Chew’ Week
Story Submitted This Through With Chew Week, Feb. 18-24, Tobacco Free Florida and Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County are encouraging smokeless tobacco users to set a quit date and create…
Crime Beat
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Edward Sims, Jr. – January 28 On Monday, Jan. 28, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Adamczyk arrested Edward Sims, Jr., 54, of Monticello, on a pre-existing Jefferson County…
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