Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist I recently came across a story which made me take a new look at my Christian commitment. Clarence Jordan was the founder of the Koinonia Community in…
An inside look at dispatching
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Dispatcher Appreciation Week, which is recognized nationally as National Public Safety Tele-communicator Week, is celebrated every year during the second week of April. This week, we honor…
A quick stop at the I-10 Pecan House
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1969, the I-10 Pecan House has been a staple of the interstate’s Exit 233 in Jefferson County. Originally founded by Waukeenah resident Irma Jean Walker as…
Special program to honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 24, St. Phillip A.M.E. Church will be hosting “A Living Legacy of Faith & Service,” a special program to honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer…
Watermelon Festival plans are rolling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for vendors, classic car buffs, parade participants, pageant hopefuls, photo snappers, pickle ball competitors and 5K runners to start things rolling toward the 2026 Watermelon…
Second hurricane forecast also calls for below-average activity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The second early forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is out, and it pretty much falls into line with the one issued some two weeks ago….
Youth Celebration is April 19
Story Submitted Rev. Diana L. Duhart and the congregation of New Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the community to a Youth Celebration. The special service will take place on Sunday, April 19, at…
Big Bend Transit augments services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Transit (BBT), the organization that provides transportation to the disadvantaged plus runs the Jefferson Express shuttle between Monticello and Tallahassee, recently received additional state funding…
Philadelphia A.M.E. has Friends & Family day on April 19
Eddie Gallon, Jr. Contributor Rev. Addie Holt and the Philadelphia A.M.E. Church family extend an invitation to attend our Annual Family and Friends Day. We are excited and grateful to have as…
Special Olympics Torch Run comes through Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were escorted by members of the Monticello Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on…
In honor of all our volunteers
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We are surrounded by extraordinary people who quietly and selflessly serve others. They inspire us to pause, reflect and even pray that we might live with the…
How to prevent hot car emergencies
Metro Media Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of…
On Point Boutique opens on Dogwood Street
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed a new business to the downtown area: On Point Boutique. Owner Ashlie Roberts and her family welcomed friends,…
Florida Public Health Week – April 10 – Celebrating the public health workforce
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The final day of Public Health Week is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating staff. The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson and Madison counties proudly…
Events for April 11-19
APRIL 11 (Saturday) A Rai of Sunshine hosts a Vendor Showcase beginning at 8 a.m. at 850 N. Jefferson St. Shop for food, beverages, fashion/accessories, beauty products and more while supporting the…
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether they have fur, fins, feathers or scales, pets are part of the family. Just as they would with any other family member, owners want to make…
Jefferson Pregnancy Center marks one-year anniversary
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Pregnancy Center opened on April 1, 2025, it began offering counseling on parenthood and distributing supplies to families in need of material support in…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. This…
Florida Public Health Week – April 9 – Protecting our communities
Florida Dept. of Health-Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our community through disease prevention, health education, and outbreak…
CERT welcomes four new members
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) welcomed four new members to their ranks late last month. Caden Fischer, Jacob West, Ken Kuhl and Stephen Albro…