Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 2, Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies responded to Wirik Street and Ash Street, in Monticello, in an attempt to locate a subject with…
County gets… New attorney; Three new engineers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission underwent a major shift last week, in terms of the changing of key individuals who advise the board on legal and engineering matters….
Widmann participates in Honor Flight 2022
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Honor Flight Tallahassee recently provided 77 military veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited the monuments raised in honor of their service. Among…
Ollie Dell Alexander Minton Parrish
Ollie Dell Alexander Minton Parrish was born on Sunday, Feb. 17, 1935, to the late Willie Bradford Alexander Sr. and the late Inez Ross-Alexander in Jefferson County. She and her two brothers…
A tribute to Fathers: History in action
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats A little over ninety years ago, in 1931, the Monticello News published a front-page article of particular interest to local families. The article featured comments and advice from…
Library makes a splash with Oceans of Possibilities program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Swim on over to the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library this summer for great activities and resources centered around the fun theme of “Oceans of Possibilities.”…
Scholarships awarded at Cattlemen’s Dinner Meeting
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As the sun began to set, streaking the sky with the glow of purple and orange clouds, members of the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association gathered in good…
Head Start holds festive drive-by graduation
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Upbeat music and festive balloons filled the air outside the Jefferson County Head Start Center on Mamie Scott Drive on Tuesday morning, May 24. The program’s Class…
Amelia Grace Lovett and Lauren Davis Crowned 2022 Miss and Junior Miss Watermelon Queens
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents gathered Saturday evening, June 4, at the old JCHS Auditorium to watch the very popular and much-loved Miss Watermelon Queen pageant. The audience…
Upcoming Watermelon Festival Events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kick-off Dinner 5 p.m. Friday, June 10 Get your tickets now for the 2022 Watermelon Festival Kick-off Dinner. It’s happening on Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m….
Something to think about…
While I waited to check out Winn Dixie I had a conversation with the high school cashier that is worth sharing. The woman in front of me had just bought a large…
Abortion laws are sexist
Dear Editor, Abortion Laws are sexist. There are no laws currently that makes the man just as responsible as the woman. I am a 73 year old white woman. Maybe, it has…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Pageants are so much more than …. just pageants This past weekend was the annual Miss Watermelon Pageant and Tiny Miss to Princess Watermelon Pageant. It was fabulous; both pageants ran seamlessly….
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday with field trips every other Friday One-time $25 registration fee due May 25 (850) 508-1639 or…
ACA Athletic Award Ceremony
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy had a wonderful celebration for their varsity athletes at the Athletic Awards Banquet in May. Congratulations to the following athletes for their outstanding…
City gets ‘A’ on annual audit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello’s financial state remains healthy, according to the latest annual audit report from James Moore and Company. CPA Ben Clark, of James Moore, presented…
Memorial Day at The American Legion
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, as much of America lit up their barbecues and put on their favorite swimwear to enjoy the festivities of the three-day weekend, the country also…
June exhibit at the Arts Gallery opens this weekend: Featuring The Original Highwaymen, R.L. Lewis and Curtis Arnett
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning in the late 1950s, a group of mostly self-taught African American artists devoted themselves to capturing Florida’s stunning landscapes. Due to segregation as well as additional…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear friends, Before all else, please join me in a collective hug and heartfelt congratulations to our Class of 2022 graduates and their families. All the hard work has paid off, and…
Tomato “Feastival” to benefit local farmers Sunday, June 12, at Goodwood Museum
Submitted by Red Hills Farm Alliance The popular Red Hills Small Farm Alliance’s Tomato “Feastival” is back! The 17th annual Feastival will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6…