Story Submitted By Ginger Gray Gray Logging, LLC, of Madison County, was recently awarded Florida Logger of the Year for 2020 by the Florida Forestry Association. The annual event was held at…
Three local students… Nationally Ranked!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset girls flag football team has some stellar players this year, but three in particular are doing really well and deserve some mention. Senior Aazayah…
To have or not to have… Virtual school
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. To the consternation of Jefferson County School Board members, the virtual school that Jefferson Somerset wants to implement won’t go away. Or so it seems. After voting…
Limiting voter access is wrong
Since the last election, Republican legislators in 35 states (including Florida) have introduced bills to limit, discourage or otherwise make widespread voter participation difficult. These insidious efforts include restrictions on mail-in ballots,…
Stephanie “Cissy” Roush Boyd Petrandis
It is with profound sadness, but with joyous and grateful hearts for having known her, that we announce Stephanie “Cissy” Roush Boyd Petrandis passed away on April 16, after her battle with…
Madison’s Down Home Days is Saturday
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. The 40th Annual Down Home Days celebration is only three days away and despite the exasperating effects of COVID, this year promises to be bigger and better…
CRIME BEAT
Tina March, 40, arrested on Wednesday, March 31. Charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon on law-enforcement officer, fleeing with disregard for safety of persons or property, possession of a firearm by…
4-H egg drop challenge and more
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. 4-H is an amazing organization that produces a lot of events and opportunities for the youth here in Jefferson County, as well as other communities. Some of…
State hopeful for track commended by coach
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local Jefferson Somerset track athlete, Delvin Chambers, was recently commended by his coach, Coach Harris, for how well he’s been doing in the sport. Chambers in a…
Cowgirls defeat Lady Warriors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. There was no shortage of offensive firepower on display at Cowgirl Field on Tuesday, April 13, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against…
Relational Life Lessons
The Scriptures apprise us that, “Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding, for the reward is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (Proverbs…
Monticello Church of Christ hosts special speakers
Nathan Peeler ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 11, the Monticello Church of Christ had two young men as guest speakers. Isaiah Peeler, who is the current Monticello Church of Christ’s preacher,…
Monticello mountain man: Living a life of adventure
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. “Who knows what Romance, what Adventure, what Love, is lurking around the next turn of the road, ready to leap out on us if we’ll only travel that…
Howard Academy prepped for national recognation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Pending the review and recommendation of the Monticello Historic Review Design Board (HDRB), an application that seeks to designate the Old Howard Academy on Mamie Scott Drive…
Discussions continue – Should large crowd ban be lifted?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are expected to act in the coming weeks to lift the ban that they imposed on gatherings of 50 or more people about a year…
Is fairness in the media important?
Fairness is important, especially in journalism, which requires differing insights, in order for those seeking information to form their own opinions. In this process, we may be introduced to what seems far-fetched…
Debt, division, guns, and emotion
Debt According to government data source “US Revenues and Expenses 1789-FY25” on , facts, not emotion, under the 8 years of president G.W. Bush, deficit spending totaled over $2 trillion. Under 8…
You’ve been flushed
Submitted by Angela Gray “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece for their…
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, died March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Virnell W. Washington
Virnell W. Washington, 97, of Greenville, Fla., went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Cemetery. Viewing/visitation will…