Now headed to the House Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “The Legislature finds there is a need to comprehensively address the crisis of gun violence, including but not limited to, gun violence…
Letter to Editor
Being a Merchant in the downtown area of Monticello, I take exception to the recent article, and the picture of my business posted in the Jefferson Journal dated Friday, February 23, 2018…
John L. Allen
John L. Allen, Jr. passed away on Wednesday of last week at St. James Rehab Center in Carrabelle, Florida. Johnny’s passing occurred after a long battle with several health issues. He was…
Lavada Inez Rudd
On Saturday March 3, 2018, Lavada Inez Rudd passed away at home in Five Points Alabama at the age of 55. She was born June 28, 1962 in Thomasville, GA to Lavada…
JoAnn Ferrė
JoAnn Ferrė, of Tallahassee, died peacefully at home on January 28, 2018. She was born on October 12, 1962 in Port Chester, NY to Jose Ferrė and Joanne Singletary. The family soon…
Is your dog’s food unsafe?
Story submitted: FDA A recent study has found that a drug used to euthanize animals has been found in several dog food products, prompting a recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Billy Graham is home at last
Mickey Starling, ECB Publishing, Inc. After 79 years of proclaiming the road to Heaven, iconic evangelist Billy Graham has arrived home, sweetly nestled in the presence of God. Graham began his ministry…
Jefferson Somerset K-12 receives new band instruments
Article Submitted It was like Christmas morning when $80, 000 worth of new band instruments arrived at Jefferson K-12 Somerset school. Instruments included: flutes, trombones, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, trumpets, baritones, tubas,…
Study up, students!
Principle Oliver shares testing tips Article Submitted Testing season is upon us! Jefferson County K-12, a Somerset school, is sending the following letter home with each student that is testing. This notification…
Policing tactics discussed
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens and city officials had a go last week at coming up with ideas for how to improve local law-enforcement efforts and establish better communications between the…
Passing Parade
The Last Ounce of Courage Nelson Pryor, Guest Columnist Everyday heros! Yes, that describes the four chaplains and their sacrifice. It was on February 3, 1943, that the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, a military…
A (Not for Children) Children’s Story
Submitted by Sheila T. Slik A small child was playing with his wooden blocks in his room. He built a big beautiful bridge. No one knows why, but he found something about…
Woman’s Club Spaghetti Dinner coming up March 15
Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time again for the Woman’s Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, and if you’ve enjoyed one of their spaghetti dinners in years past, you know you’re in…
Ernest Sneed
Ernest Sneed, 97, unexpectedly passed on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Philadelphia M.B. Church, Monticello, with burial in Sneed Cemetery. Visitation is 3-7 p.m….
Bryan Eugene Hopson
Bryan Eugene Hopson, age 57, of St. Marks, Florida passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Bryan was born on September 19, 1960 in Oakland, California to the late Richard…
Ten ways summer camp can change your child’s life
Story Submitted Summer camp is all about transformation. Camp counselors become role models. Bunkmates learn healthy conflict-resolution. Even the shy kids make new friends. “Parents often notice a big difference when their…
Honeybees
The polychromatic displays of Spring 2018 are located high and low, in residential and rural areas and seemingly without end. The blooms foretell the likelihood of the next generation of plants, but…
Ashley Hunter joins ECB staff
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, February 27, a new face joins the staff at ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, a name formerly associated with Madison County’s Greene Publishing, has returned….
Public building up for sale
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. After months of wondering what to do about the vacant building on Mulberry Street that formerly housed the Jefferson County Extension Office, county officials recently decided to…
Senior Center in dire straights
Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. After serving a decade on the board of directors for the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Len Dodson stepped down about six years ago. Now he is back…
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