Milton Driggers, 61, of Madison, FL, passed away at Madison County Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2018, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Milton worked for the United States Post Office for…
Crime Beat
Justin Scott Mabry, 32, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, Dec. 2; charged with burglary of occupied dwelling, unarmed; aggravated assault with deadly weapon (motor vehicle); and battery on person 65 years or…
The Centerpiece of Christmas
I came across some “Dear Santa” letters written by kids. One letter I read made me wonder whether Elliot was able to get off the naughty list. He wrote, “Dear Santa, I’m…
County Tropicana’s speech winners chosen
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tropicana speech contest for fourth, fifth and sixth graders was held on Tuesday, December 4, at the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) campus. Drawing the…
Lawmakers visit Monticello
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2019 legislative session set to begin on March 5 and legislative committee meetings beginning as early as this week, the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation held…
Is driving with an unbuckled minor child abuse?
Senate Bill 128 says yes Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A new bill has been filed for discussion during the 2019 session of the Florida Senate that would create stricter punishments and…
Febbie C. Montgomery
Febbie Calanthy Montgomery, 52, of Tallahassee, FL, passed at the Hospice House on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 15, in Beth Page Cemetery,…
Doris Brown
Doris Brown, 72, of Thomasville, GA, passed on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Oakfield…
Fannie Mae “Pie” Odom Ricardo
Fannie Mae “Pie” Odom Ricardo, 65, of Monticello, passed at home on Friday, December 7, 2018. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist…
Alice “Sister” Venette Peck
On October 10, 1959, our beloved Alice “Sister” Venette Peck was born to Milton, Sr. and Emma Lou Francis Stubbins. She received salvation on July 24, 1970 at the age of 10…
Charles William Haynes
Charles William “Bill” Haynes, 82, passed away peacefully under hospice care surrounded by family on December 6, 2018. Bill was a loving husband to his soulmate of 30 years as well as…
JCSO holds bike drive for kids
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This year at Christmas, some of Jefferson County’s children will awake to a shiny, bright new bike underneath the tree, thanks to the community and to the…
Emergency Conservation Program assistance available in 17 Florida counties
Story Submitted The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) provides emergency funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and to implement emergency water conservation measures in…
Healthy eating during the holiday season
By Kimberly Allbritton ‘Tis the season to eat, eat, eat. Every commercial ad encourages us to offer and consume food at holiday parties. If you don’t have time to cook, you are…
These important programs are growing, thanks to you
Story Submitted The Valor Program Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has made the highest commitment to Veteran-centric care as a partner of the national We Honor Veterans program. We are dedicated to recognizing…
Hit-and-run information sought
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Information is sought that may lead to the identification of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident at a local business several weeks ago. According to the…
Walking helps cut risks of obesity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re like the average Floridian, the most you’re willing to walk to get anywhere is 18.2 minutes, or 0.9 miles. Which is about average for most…
A game worthy of tears
I just returned from Philadelphia where I attended the 119th Army – Navy game in frigid weather! Although I’m not a writer by any means, I felt compelled to write this letter…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Here we go again … someone got offended and thinks the whole world should change in order to make them feel better! I am so tired of pieces…
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