John Maurice Young passed away in his sleep on April 27, 2018 after a long illness. Dedicated to public service, he served the Jefferson County School System for 26 years. He is…
Tigers win Senior Night game
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Five seniors were honored on Tuesday, April 17, during a Senior Night for the graduating seniors on the Jefferson Somerset Flag Football team. Seniors Tamia Kellogg, Kaniya…
JROTC returns triumphant from drill championships
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program founded in character development, service to the United States, personal responsibility, values of citizenship and promoting a…
From the Pulpit…
A Call to Our National Day of Prayer We have a God who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we can ask or think! When we pray, remember: 1)…
Monticello fire truck working in Guatemala
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. That obsolete fire truck that the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) donated to the Monticello Rotary Club last year is fighting fires and saving lives in Guatemala….
District Champs
Aucilla Christian Academ get to Sweet 16 Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors have become a force to be reckoned with in Class 2A softball….
United Way fundraising at The Mays House
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County United Way Celebrity Waiters fundraising event was, April 20, held last Friday evening at The Mays House and sponsored by Carrie Ann & Company….
Book Signing at Library on April 28
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Shaumese Latiahra will hold a book signing for her newest publication at the Jefferson County RJ Bailar Public Library on April 28. This, her first book, is…
Franklin Curtis Blow
Franklin Curtis Blow, 72, died Wednesday, March 21 at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care after suffering a fall at his home. He was born in Nashville, TN, September 2, 1945, to Mary Blow…
Ulysses Frazier
Ulysses Frazier, 65, passed at home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Mt. Morilla M.B. Chuch, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Viewing is…
Spring Football kicks off for Tigers
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. It is that time of the year again! The 2018 Spring Football season has begun for Jefferson Somerset, with a lot of promise in store for the…
Two Seniors Honored At Tigers Softball Senior Night
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Lily Akers (#11) and Alexis Jefferson (#10) were honored by their coaches and teammates during a Senior Night held on Tuesday, April 17, which preceded a home…
Success on the road: Scott Phillips
John Willoughby, ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison-native Scott Phillips, drummer for Alter Bridge and Creed, is on the list of people known around the world. From his humble beginnings in Madison County, to…
JCSO presents $15,000 check to senior center
Senior Center in second step of stabilization Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It has taken an act of great community awareness and participation that has led to this moment. On Thursday, April…
Murray signs with FAMU
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 19, Jefferson Somerset saw its third student signing since the charter had taken over the education of Jefferson County’s publicly enrolled students. Ricky Warren…
Christian Concepts
Cory Booker’s Badgering of Mike Pompeo During his confirmation hearing for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo was closely questioned by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) if homosexuality was a perversion. Pompeo dodged the…
Kids Incorporated hosted Chamber After 5
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend hosted the most recent Monticello Jefferson County Chamber After 5 networking event last Thursday evening, April 19. Employees walked their guests around…
Free ‘Outdoor Experience’ at Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center
Story Submitted Enjoy fun outdoor activities Saturday, April 28 at the 2018 Outdoor Experience, a free family event hosted at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center. The Outdoor Experience provides a safe…
Crime Beat
Jeffrey Thomas Morgan, 28, of Monticello, FL; arrested Friday, April 13; charged with DUI-alcohol or drugs; DUI-refusal. Bond set at $500. Released same day. Nathaniel Clark, 22, of Tallahassee, FL; arrested Friday,…
From the Pulpit
The Lord is My Shepherd A famous actor was the guest of honor at a social gathering. As people gathered around, they asked the actor to recite excerpts from various literary works….
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