Story Submitted by ACA Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) is excited to announce its newest staff member, Sarah Tharpe. Sarah will be teaching Honors Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science and Life Science at ACA….
Trilogy Farms U-Pick strawberries in Monticello
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone loves fresh produce, whether it’s fruits or vegetables. Eating something you just picked out of a field almost always tastes better than eating something you bought…
Health Department stops accepting vaccination applications
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Effective Friday, Jan. 22, the Jefferson County Health Department (FDOH-Jefferson) stopped accepting COVID-19 vaccine application consent forms, at least until it can process and vaccinate the 1,100-plus…
County commissioners wrestle with how to use NextEra money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent workshop that county officials held to decide what to accomplish with the $1 million contribution that NextEra has earmarked for recreational improvements was all over…
Emeralds Gem Box…
Judgment Day Judgment Day – it will happen, one day, for each and every one of us. The question each one of us needs to ask ourselves is, “What will be written…
Jerome Lee Wright 1966-2021
Jerome Lee Wright, 54, of Monticello, Fla., gladly answered when the master called him from earthly time to time eternal, on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Graveside Life Services with full U.S. Marine…
Crime Beat
Elnora Williams, 62, arrested on Friday, Jan. 15. Charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and a warrant for the…
Don’t get tricked! Tips on how to spot fake news
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. In this day and age, access to information is easier than ever. If someone wants to know something, all they have to do is whip out their…
ACA alumnus is busy teaching and preaching
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Jacob Pitts has found his calling. For approximately the last six years, Pitts has been a utility minister for Melody Christian Church, in Live Oak, Fla. He…
Three troopers recognized for heroic efforts
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) works in troops throughout the State of Florida. In the areas of Madison and Jefferson Counties are troopers from Troop H. Most…
VANDALISM – Recent outbreak exasperating county officals
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Vandalism at the county’s recreational facilities appears to be a growing problem or at least one that is exasperating some officials. District 5 Commissioner Stephen Walker raised…
Thank you Jefferson County
Despite a global pandemic, residents throughout Big Bend/Tallahassee FL Area Team shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. At curbside drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s…
Icing on the cake
I find myself repeating a four word phrase more and more, which is “it is beyond insane.” I’ve never said this the amount of times I have in the last four years. I was…
The three trees
Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, ‘Someday I hope to be a great treasure chest. I could…
Barbara Merritt
Barbara Ann Merritt, 63, of Tallahassee passed at TMH on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sun., January 24, in Speed Cemetery. Viewing is 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday…
The Mann’s Doghouse, serving up high-quality burgers, fries and more
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Scott Mann has always been in and around the food industry. When he was a young boy in Michigan, his grandfather owned a dairy farm and sold…
Monticello Police Department helps the community
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Captain Pitts and Police Chief Mosley set up a large electronic sign which they programmed to inform passing drivers of the vaccines available at the Jefferson County Health…
The Tocobaga
George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute One of the more interesting stories regarding the Spanish Mission Period in Florida involved the Tocobaga Native Americans. Although relatively unknown,…
Monticello Karting and Motor Club to hold season opener
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Karting and Motor Club (MKMC) will be holding their 2021 season opener race this Saturday, Jan. 23! The gates will open at 8 a.m., and…
Upcoming Private Pesticide Applicator Exam Review
UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County will be hosting a Private Pesticide Applicator Exam Review Class on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Extension Office. This class will review…