Samantha Wainright ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, May 4, three seniors at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) signed their letters of intent to continue their student-athlete careers throughout college. Keira Evans, Anna Lee…
Longtime Wacissa postal worker saying goodbye to job
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The fate of longtime Wacissa postal worker Frank Kolb took a turn for the worst last week, with the postal service giving him an ultimatum: either transfer…
Existing gun laws work- when they are applied
Last week we saw how to reduce Chicago’s gun violence problem, where people are gunned down on a regular basis despite Illinois having among the toughest gun laws in these United States….
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Stop paying people to sit home In all my years of being a business owner, I have never heard the desperate cry of businesses needing help as loudly as I do…
Disaster preparedness tax holiday set for May 28 thru June 6
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin June 1, what better time to stockpile supplies in preparation for the possible eventuality of…
Beverly Crowder
Beverly Crowder, 64 of Monticello, Fla., passed away on May 10, 2021. Beverly was born in Lodi, Ohio on January 30, 1957. She graduated from Myrtle Beach High. Beverly married Daniel Crowder…
Solid Waste Department’s cost-saving measures proving effective
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent report to the Jefferson County Commission from the Jefferson County Solid Waste Department indicates that the measures that the department put in place not long…
Series highlights U.S. Constitution
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re interested in learning about the foundations of American democracy, the Monticello Opera House is offering a series of videos on the U.S. Constitution that is…
The sword of Goliath
Trophies are something we are pretty familiar with in the modern world. The Lombardi Trophy, the Stanley Cup, the Heisman, and many others are simple to recognize. It can be taken even…
Bullock bids a fond farewell to Jefferson County
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After 47 years of faithful service to his community, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Major Bill Bullock has hung up his badge. He completed his remarkable tenure…
Kountry Kutz – A dream come true
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2001, Tonja Benfield took her love and passion for cutting hair and hit the ground running. Now, 20 years later, Tonja finds herself the owner…
Run on gas
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 7, the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyberattack on the company’s computer systems. The pipeline runs from the Gulf Coast to…
Homeschool group moves into new home
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Almost exactly three months after the Jefferson County Commission agreed to lease the former elections office on Dogwood Street to a homeschooling organization, the group has moved…
Tavoris Kenard Tice
On August 23, 1999, Shereka L. Tice gave birth to a six pound baby boy named Tavoris Kenard Tice. Although born in Tallahassee, Tavoris resided in Jefferson County the majority of his…
Diana Charisse Miller Philemond
Diana Charisse Miller Philemond, 60, of Palmetto, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021. A garden memorial service in her honor will be held at 2 p.m….
John D. Brooks
John D. Brooks, 64, of Woodville, passed away on May 4, 2021. He was born and raised in Wacissa, Fla. and attended Wacissa Elementary school. Brooks was born to Albert and Janette…
Eleanor (Canning) McCutcheon
Eleanor Margaret McCutcheon, 94, went to her Heavenly home, quietly and without pain on May 9, 2021. She was born July 5, 1926, the oldest child of James and Evelyn Canning of…
WE WANT YOU! Yes, everyone is NEEDED!
It takes a community to support the community! FL Cares, Inc. Submitted Saturday, May 8, 2021. Lamont, Fla. Though it was not the dawn’s early light, rather the comfortable hour of 9…
The words that shattered our lives “Your cancer is back”
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. On Aug. 27, 2015, Bryant and Stephanie Thigpen heard the words any person dreads to hear from a doctor, “I’m sorry to tell you, but your…
A history of the L. R. Rainey Building: groceries, mules and thieves
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats A fresh coat of paint has recently added new life to the large building on North Jefferson Street that houses Steve Walker’s realty office and Vintage Treasures. This…