Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of Monday, March 22, persons age 50 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County…
Not important?
Upon reading the article on Friday, March 19, “School District holds millions worth in properties.” As a new resident on Pearl Street, I am perplexed as to the “why” these properties are…
Remember, it is our money
At a recent Jefferson County School Board meeting it was suggested that the Board have meetings that are not open to the public. In a startling accounting the notion that too many…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
The Front Porch… where the tea is sweet and the talks are long. One of the best things about growing up in the newspaper business has been giving back to the community…
Fannie Mae Purvis
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Fannie Mae Purvis, loving mother of five, went to be with the Lord. Fannie Mae passed away at Your Life in Tallahassee, Fla. A graveside service will…
Tami “Mimi” Michelle Richard
Tami “Mimi” Michelle Richard, 59, of Monticello, passed away on March 12, 2021. She loved being a mother and grandmother. Tami was a great friend and an avid animal lover and will…
Crime Beat
All information is printed as taken from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office. All Suspects Should Be Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Ruby Elizabeth Lynch, 38, arrested on…
Stop the abuse! Animal cruelty is a crime
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. A lot of people treat animals like their children. They care for them and see them as another member of the family. Even those who don’t have…
St. Johns hosts free fish fry
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites you to join them for their free Greenville Community Fish Fry on Saturday, March 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your…
Madison Passion Play returns
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After skipping last year due to Coronavirus concerns, The Madison Passion Play returns for its eighth year. The play is a favorite for many during their annual…
ACA Celebration Event Raffle and Auction
Story submitted by ACA Aucilla Christian Academy recently held its 2021 Celebration Raffle and Auction Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 6th. ACA would like to say thank you to the event’s Presenting…
School district holds millions worth in properties
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. School Superintendent Eydie Tricquet recently presented the Jefferson County School Board with a list of the district’s properties and leases, hoping to spark a conversation on how…
City officials concerned over garbage pick-up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials are concerned that their county counterparts moves to grant an exclusive franchise for garbage pickup to a private company and to extend sewer service beyond…
From the Sunny Side:
I know that by the time you read this, St. Patrick’s Day will have already passed. But, as I write this, it is still “St. Paddy’s Day,” a day when we all…
Did you serve in the Vietnam War?
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you serve in the Vietnam War? If so, we’d love to recognize you in a special section of our Friday, March 26, edition of the Jefferson…
Former ACA pitcher Elizabeth Hightower now striving for excellence with the Gators
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re one to follow sports, you may have seen a familiar face pop up when watching Gator softball games. Elizabeth Hightower, originally from Monticello, graduated from…
Defendant found not guilty! Homeschoolers compete at mock trial
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) recently had their mock trial classes come to fruition in a competition against another homeschool mock trial group from Leon…
Youth Turkey Challenge success!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Kings of Spring held their annual Youth Turkey Challenge (YTC) recently! This year it was done as a stand-alone event, as the turkey banquet…
School Board explores holding closed meetings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County School Board Member Shirley Washington wants the district to begin making preparations for the take-back of the schools, and she wants the deliberations for the…
Did you serve in the Vietnam War?
Vietnam War Veterans Day Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you serve in the Vietnam War? If so, we’d love to recognize you in a special section of our Friday, March 26,…