Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. 4-H is an amazing organization that produces a lot of events and opportunities for the youth here in Jefferson County, as well as other communities. Some of…
State hopeful for track commended by coach
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local Jefferson Somerset track athlete, Delvin Chambers, was recently commended by his coach, Coach Harris, for how well he’s been doing in the sport. Chambers in a…
Cowgirls defeat Lady Warriors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. There was no shortage of offensive firepower on display at Cowgirl Field on Tuesday, April 13, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against…
Relational Life Lessons
The Scriptures apprise us that, “Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding, for the reward is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (Proverbs…
Monticello Church of Christ hosts special speakers
Nathan Peeler ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 11, the Monticello Church of Christ had two young men as guest speakers. Isaiah Peeler, who is the current Monticello Church of Christ’s preacher,…
Monticello mountain man: Living a life of adventure
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. “Who knows what Romance, what Adventure, what Love, is lurking around the next turn of the road, ready to leap out on us if we’ll only travel that…
Howard Academy prepped for national recognation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Pending the review and recommendation of the Monticello Historic Review Design Board (HDRB), an application that seeks to designate the Old Howard Academy on Mamie Scott Drive…
Discussions continue – Should large crowd ban be lifted?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are expected to act in the coming weeks to lift the ban that they imposed on gatherings of 50 or more people about a year…
Is fairness in the media important?
Fairness is important, especially in journalism, which requires differing insights, in order for those seeking information to form their own opinions. In this process, we may be introduced to what seems far-fetched…
Debt, division, guns, and emotion
Debt According to government data source “US Revenues and Expenses 1789-FY25” on , facts, not emotion, under the 8 years of president G.W. Bush, deficit spending totaled over $2 trillion. Under 8…
You’ve been flushed
Submitted by Angela Gray “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece for their…
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, died March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Virnell W. Washington
Virnell W. Washington, 97, of Greenville, Fla., went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Cemetery. Viewing/visitation will…
David Novanne “Pookie” Williams
David Novanne “Pookie” Williams, 50, of Monticello, Fla., passed in Madison on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Byrd Cemetery, Monticello. Viewing will be from…
Archie Mae Harrell Seabrooks
Mrs. Archie Mae Harrell Seabrooks, 93, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, in New Bethel (Madry) Cemetery. Mrs. Seabrooks was a…
That which is lost shall be found
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reunion stories are something that many people don’t get to experience themselves. For most, we’ll see a video or touching story about how two people who had…
Lady Warriors celebrate Senior Night with win
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors softball team paid tribute to a pair of special Lady Warriors on Thursday, April 8, when the Lady Warriors defeated…
ACA wraps up tennis season with senior recognition
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior tennis teams have finished their regular season, with a winning season for both the boys and girls teams. The girls team ended…
Monticello News hosts Business After Five
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 18 Monticello-Jefferson Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Five event was held recently at the Monticello News, located at 180 W. Washington St., in…
Monticello mountain man: Living a life of adventure
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. “Who knows what Romance, what Adventure, what Love, is lurking around the next turn of the road, ready to leap out on us if we’ll only…