Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. This past Friday, Dec. 18, a small gathering took place to honor Sergeant Ernest Ivy “Boots” Thomas Jr. by placing a wreath on his memorial, on Highway…
STEM SEALs completes first year looks forward to 2021 Summer Institute
Story Submitted Summer Institute STEMS SEALs Student with Robotic Rover 2. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the teaching and learning of STEM was achieved. Students were engaged with new challenges…
Church Member Spotlight Jeremy Cooper
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. In the beam of the church member spotlight this week is Jeremy Cooper, who attends Renewed Life Outreach Center, which meets at 13752 W. US Hwy. 90…
Ivie Pearl Hamrick Stephens
Mrs. Ivie Pearl Stephens, born Hamrick, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, less than one month before her 106th birthday. Stephens was born in and lived all of her years in Monticello, Fla.,…
How does the county stand with coronavirus vaccines?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the first coronavirus vaccine has been approved and Florida was expected to receive its first batch as early as this past Monday, Jefferson County residents will…
Shots fired
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Shots rang out off of East Clark Avenue at approximately 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, causing multiple incoming 911 calls. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Monticello Police…
K9 Spotlight: Otis, Magnum and Peppe
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deserves all credit for the good they do for the Monticello community. However, there are a few members that don’t receive…
Give a pup a furever home for the holidays
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. While you and your families are huddled around the fire this Christmas, some are not so lucky. The animals at the Jefferson County Humane Society (JCHS) are…
Tigers mauled by Trojans
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers fell to the Hamilton County Trojans on Friday, Dec. 11, by a score of 72 to 51. Jacquan Coasey continues to be a…
Warriors pick up first win
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian boys basketball team is now officially 1-2 on the season, after picking up their first win against the Countryside Christian Minutemen, on Friday, Dec….
The first European visitor Panfilo De Narváez
George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute The first written history of the Aucilla River area is that based on expeditions of the early Spanish explorers. Panfilo de…
Florida Black Bear
Everyone, at least those of a certain vintage, remembers Yogi Bear and Boo-boo. The mischievous pair of celluloid bruins entertained millions, if not more, with their harmless antics in the fictional…
Illegal dumping may lead to arrest
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement agents from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) were on the hunt last week for the…
Emerald’s Gem Box…I’m a Glamma! (Again)
This past Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6:27 p.m., I became a Glamma – again! Logan Michael Riley entered into this world weighing seven pounds five ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long….
Rotary: Helping for the holidays
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service and advance goodwill and peace…
28th Annual Outback Riders Toy Ride rumbling through Valdosta
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 19, the sound of hundreds of “Harley hogs” will be heard roaring through downtown Valdosta as the Outback Riders hold their…
Homeschoolers put on Christmas play
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Dec. 10, the members of Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) held a short Christmas play at the Monticello Opera House. The play was titled…
Church Member Spotlight – Nicholas Ochoa
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Nicholas Ochoa came to the United States from Honduras 29 years ago and, since 2015, has been a member of the Central Church of Christ in Monticello….
Helping their neighbors
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been said that teamwork is what counts, and one thing Monticello is good at is fostering teamwork among the people of our community. Teamwork came together…
Billy Gene Windham
Billy Gene Windham, 89, of Tallahassee passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Billy was born Oct. 5, 1931 in Pike County, Ala. to Effie May and Alex Windham, Sr. He is an…