Frank Hagan, 68, of Monticello’s Ashville Community passed on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Frank was a 1972 graduate of Jefferson County High School and a retired farmer. He was known for his…
How the Great Depression impacted Jefferson County
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Even before the Great Depression struck the United States, resulting in shockwaves of economical and societal impact that would take years to repair, as a whole, Florida…
Help us conserve beach nesting birds
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that it’s waterbird nesting season. Many Floridians and guests are returning to the…
CRIME BEAT: Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Todd Byars and Edward Janes – June 25 Todd Whitney Byars, 50, of Tallahassee, and Edward Jay Janes, 53, of Hiram, Ga., were arrested by Jefferson County…
Taking it down or leaving it up?
The discussion of the Confederate monument and oak tree… Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello and Jefferson County aren’t being spared the calls for removal of Confederate monuments and other iconic symbols…
STOLEN: JCSO searches for Elizabeth School’s missing historical marker
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A historical structure and former school of Jefferson County experienced a theft recently, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is now working to recover the stolen…
CDBG- The “Gift” that continues to take
This letter deals with government involvement in the housing sector. The federal government oversees the Community Development Block Grant or CDBG program, a part of which is used by local governments to…
Open letter to the Governor
Governor DeSantis Executive Office of Governor 400 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 488-7146 Dear Governor DeSantis, I have lived in Florida since 1962. My Dad (a pilot for *Eastern Airlines…
Merry Ann Frisby
Crime scene investigator, writer and community supporter Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many who have lived in Monticello and the Jefferson County community know of Merry Ann Frisby – aside from her…
Five Tiger seniors receive memorial scholarships
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Five seniors at Jefferson Somerset were recently honored with the reception of a memorial scholarship that will help fund their college education. The staff and administration at…
Church Member Spotlight Joretha Sloan
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Lifetime resident of Jefferson County, Joretha Sloan has been a loyal member of Memorial Missionary Baptist for 44 years and has served her church for several years…
From the Pulpit…Why I wear a mask
I don’t like wearing face masks. They are uncomfortable, hot and stuffy at times, and it’s hard to talk through them and nearly impossible to pick up nonverbal facial expressions that add…
Medical marijuana facility now hiring
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Trulieve, the state-licensed medical marijuana business with a large, plant growing facility in Jefferson County, has begun hiring for the local operation. Edward Bowers, a Trulieve human…
Giving through volunteering: Aucilla Research Institute
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away,” – William Shakespeare To volunteer, or “give away your…
Leroy Odom
Leroy Odom, 76, of Monticello, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born in Monticello, Leroy was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. Left to cherish his…
Where are they now: Carly Joiner
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. Like so many collegiate athletes in 2020, Carly Joiner has had her season of athletic games taken from her because of COVID-19. Joiner, a 2018 graduate of…
A local landmark: Howard Academy
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Howard Academy is a historic landmark in Monticello that holds significance as an important milestone in Jefferson County’s history. Howard Academy was constructed in the 1930’s and…
Bay scallop season open in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County and Levy-Hernando
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opened on Wednesday, July 1 and will…
Three shot, one dead
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Family and friends of a Greenville man are mourning the loss of their loved one after an early morning shooting claimed the life of 22-year-old Kenneth McQuay…
Flags for freedom
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There are over 100 flags lining the roadway on Waukeenah Highway. The flags start a little less than a mile before Waukeenah Highway crosses over US 27…