Brandon La’Rentez Young, 24, tragically passed in Monticello on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 at Union Branch AME Church, with burial in…
American Legion to hold Officers Installation on June 12
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49, its Auxiliary Unit and the Sons of the American Legion will hold ceremonies on Tuesday, June 12 for installation of the new year’s…
Children’s author to hold book signing at Jefferson Library
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Faith Harkey, a back-roads traveling author of children’s books who ‘recharges her batteries’ in Tallahassee, will be at the Jefferson County Library on Friday, June 8. While…
Tampa Taiko coming to Monticello
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Tampa Taiko, a traditional Japanese Performing Arts group based out of Tampa Bay, FL, will be performing at the Jefferson County Library on Saturday, June 9 from…
What’s happening to the bees?
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. In many parts of the United States, agricultural lands are facing a shortage of native bees. This, in turn is causing problems for local farmers who depend on…
Health Department: Be strong. Be healthy. Be happy!
Hello everyone and welcome to our first health department article. We hope to share health information on different topics every month in the health section. Please feel free to contact us if…
Cybersecurity is issue in coming elections
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Elections Supervisor Marty Bishop was unable to attend the recent four-day convention of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections in South Florida, where…
Shooting: One dead; one injured
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) was still investigating, as of Monday, a weekend shooting that left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred at…
Birth control pills recalled due to placebo capsules
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Women who are taking Taytulla brand birth control pills may want to give their pill packs a second look, as Allergan, the drug company that produces Taytulla,…
John Henry Seabrooks, Jr.
John Henry Seabrooks, Jr., 50, of Monticello passed on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Funeral services were Saturday, June 2, at Bethel AME Church, Monticello, with burial Monday, June 4, in Tallahassee National…
Quana D. Baxter, Sr.
Quana DeCarlos Baxter, Sr., 43, finished his earthly course Thursday, May 24. 2018. Funeral services were Saturday, June 2, at Sweetfield M.B. Church, Monticello, FL. Burial was Monday, June 4, in Harlem…
Dalayna Nolan and Kenzie Key Crowned 2018 Miss and Teen Miss Watermelon Queens
Seven other children crowned as new royalty in the Baby to Junior Miss Watermelon Pageant Emerald G. Parsons, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Miss Watermelon Queen, Teen Miss Watermelon Queen and…
Over $850,000 in scholarships
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 18, Aucilla Christian Academy’s seniors were honored and acknowledged by their families, peers, the school and respected organizations, individuals and civic groups from around…
From the pulpit: Life’s Simple Pleasures
Life’s Simple Pleasures When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad. (Sound of Music memories!)…
Aucilla Christian Academy athletes honored
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 19, the Athletic Department at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) took the time to recognize the student athletes who made the 2017-2018 athletic year such…
Man killed in shooting
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is investigating a weekend shooting that left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred at approximately 1:46 a.m. Sunday,…
Crime Beat
Dayan Gomez-Brito, 43, of Colorado Springs, CO; arrested Sunday, May 20; charged with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and no driver’s license. Bond set at $2,500. Released same day. Mark Herman…
Eddie Thompson, Sr.
Eddie Thompson, Sr., 75, passed at Cross Landings on Friday, May 25, 2018. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Hickory Hill M.B. Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery….
Jerrall “Jerry” Donn Glenn
Jerrall “Jerry” Donn Glenn, 71, left this earth bound for Heaven on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born on November 4, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Lynn Donnell Glenn and…
John D. Rupp
John D. Rupp, age 74, of Monticello, Florida passed away on May 27, 2018 following a long illness. Mr. Rupp was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David M. and Anna E. Rupp,…
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