Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re interested in learning about the foundations of American democracy, the Monticello Opera House is offering a series of videos on the U.S. Constitution that is…
The sword of Goliath
Trophies are something we are pretty familiar with in the modern world. The Lombardi Trophy, the Stanley Cup, the Heisman, and many others are simple to recognize. It can be taken even…
Bullock bids a fond farewell to Jefferson County
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After 47 years of faithful service to his community, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Major Bill Bullock has hung up his badge. He completed his remarkable tenure…
Kountry Kutz – A dream come true
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2001, Tonja Benfield took her love and passion for cutting hair and hit the ground running. Now, 20 years later, Tonja finds herself the owner…
Run on gas
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 7, the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyberattack on the company’s computer systems. The pipeline runs from the Gulf Coast to…
Homeschool group moves into new home
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Almost exactly three months after the Jefferson County Commission agreed to lease the former elections office on Dogwood Street to a homeschooling organization, the group has moved…
Tavoris Kenard Tice
On August 23, 1999, Shereka L. Tice gave birth to a six pound baby boy named Tavoris Kenard Tice. Although born in Tallahassee, Tavoris resided in Jefferson County the majority of his…
Diana Charisse Miller Philemond
Diana Charisse Miller Philemond, 60, of Palmetto, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021. A garden memorial service in her honor will be held at 2 p.m….
John D. Brooks
John D. Brooks, 64, of Woodville, passed away on May 4, 2021. He was born and raised in Wacissa, Fla. and attended Wacissa Elementary school. Brooks was born to Albert and Janette…
Eleanor (Canning) McCutcheon
Eleanor Margaret McCutcheon, 94, went to her Heavenly home, quietly and without pain on May 9, 2021. She was born July 5, 1926, the oldest child of James and Evelyn Canning of…
WE WANT YOU! Yes, everyone is NEEDED!
It takes a community to support the community! FL Cares, Inc. Submitted Saturday, May 8, 2021. Lamont, Fla. Though it was not the dawn’s early light, rather the comfortable hour of 9…
The words that shattered our lives “Your cancer is back”
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. On Aug. 27, 2015, Bryant and Stephanie Thigpen heard the words any person dreads to hear from a doctor, “I’m sorry to tell you, but your…
A history of the L. R. Rainey Building: groceries, mules and thieves
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats A fresh coat of paint has recently added new life to the large building on North Jefferson Street that houses Steve Walker’s realty office and Vintage Treasures. This…
Aucilla Christian Academy 2020-21 Honor Roll – third nine weeks
K4 (Cruce) E: Sawyer Bennett, River Cruce, Fletcher Fato, Brooke Gramling, Emily Gunnels, Hannah Hicks, Bailey Lacy, Aubrey Langley, Tripp Loveless, Jacob McCormick, Charlotte McKown, Matthew Nelson, Elyssa Odom, Hemani Patel, Jack…
Somerset to build new scoreboard
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Football fans attending Jefferson Somerset Tiger football games next fall will certainly be impressed when they walk into the stadium. Instead of the typical high school scoreboard…
Emergency Management Director Paula Carroll recognized
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. Paula Carroll, director of the Jefferson County Emergency Management, a division of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, received the Thomas Yatabe Certificate of Outstanding Achievement on Saturday,…
Unity Riders pass through Monticello
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 10 a.m., a “roar of thunder” could be heard and the courthouse circle blocked off, as over 30 bikers passed…
The 4-H District III Public Speaking Program held
John Lilly Jefferson County 4-H The Annual 4-H District III Public Speaking contest is the final step in the public speaking education program. The program was conducted by Aucilla Christian Academy and…
Lady Warriors’ playoff journey ends
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. As a result of their second place finish in district play, the Lady Warriors found themselves in the Class 2A state softball tournament. In the opening round of…
National Day of Prayer
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. A call to prayer has been a part of American history even before the nation was founded. The Continental Congress first asked the colonists to pray for…