Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Even though Hurricane Michael largely spared Jefferson County several weeks ago, one local business is still heavily engaged in the post-hurricane recovery effort. That business is Johnston’s…
A&B Produce Farm: Laying a foundation for the future
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The A&B Produce Farm was just one of several farms to visit during the 11th annual two-day Farm Tour scattered across the Florida Panhandle, sponsored this year…
USDA reminds farmers and ranchers of approaching deadline
2017 Disaster Program deadline approaches for Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Leon, and Wakulla County agricultural producers recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irma U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Madison/Taylor and Jefferson/Leon/Wakulla County…
Free medicine collection day
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Got a bunch of expired, unused or unneeded medications lying about the house or in the medicine cabinet? Here’s a chance to dispose of these unwanted items…
Good Eatin’ BBQ Fest this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love BBQ? On Saturday, November 3, the 4th Annual Jefferson County BBQ Festival will be held, with the focus – as the name suggests –…
Hurricane Heroes: 4-H Teen Council
Four teens clean up in Panama City after Hurricane Michael Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, October 20, four members of the Jefferson 4-H Teen Council put on their work gloves…
Arthur John Paquette
Arthur John Paquette, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenville, FL. on Oct. 25, 2018. He was born in Manchester, NH. Paquette is survived by his loving wife of 60…
David Marcellious Bassa, Jr.
David Marcellious Bassa, Jr., age 79, of Mobile, AL., transitioned October 25, 2018, after battling elevated hypertension and diabetes for several years. He was a native of Lloyd, a retired truck driver…
Spreading the love and fighting hunger with peanut butter
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a unique way to help fight the war on hunger? Currently, there are two local peanut butter related donation challenges that are being orchestrated by…
Court felony docket for October
John Raymond Roberts, Jr., 33, entered a plea of no contest to felony battery and trespassing after warning and violation of probation on an earlier case that involved resisting an officer with…
FMB Honors Employee Excellence
Story Submitted FMB, the premier community bank in the North Florida/South Georgia region, has announced its prestigious Employee Excellence Awards for 2018. During the company’s Annual Awards, three employees were recognized for…
Jefferson Somerset inspires students to read through the “Book It” Program
Story Courtesy of Michael McMinn Jefferson Somerset Elementary students are participating during the months of October through March in the “Book It” program, sponsored by Pizza Hut. The mission of this program…
Rick’s Picks
Well, we are quickly approaching the final stretch in the college football season. The high school playoffs are just around the corner and the next couple of weeks will surely separate the…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
ACA’s Megan Schofill wins region tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The accomplishments of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) senior golfer Megan Schofill continue to accumulate. Schofill recently shot a 68 to place first for individual qualifiers in the…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors seniors
Photo Submitted The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team took the time to honor two seniors on the varsity volleyball team before their district championship match on Tuesday, Oct….
Paloma Rambana to speak at Kilpatrick Auditorium
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Paloma Rambana is a nationally recognized 13 year old author from Tallahassee and activist to help raise awareness about the challenges facing visually impaired students between the…
People Making History
Hernando Cortes Hernando Cortes was born in 1485 into a noble family in Spain (he is sometimes called Hernan). Cortes was an educated man and for a time he studied law at…
Way Back When
October 26, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford Shuman moved into their new home on N. Jefferson, the recently purchased Stephens duplex. October 26, 1948 Jefferson County has 46 students enrolled at Florida…
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