Dwight Jay Anglin, 69, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fla. Dwight was born September 19, 1951 to J.W. Anglin and Mary Frances Clyatt Anglin in Barstow, Cali. Dwight was…
Shaundrez Devonte “Big Boo” Ellis
Shaundrez Devonte “Big Boo” Ellis, 28, of Monticello, passed on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. A natural born comedian, Shaundrez was about everything technology-related and was big on social media, especially Facebook. He…
Ignoring America’s Black on Black violent crime and instead blaming police
We live in an upside-down world when it comes to facts and logic. People with zero law enforcement experience are now citing best practices for law enforcement while once again ignoring the…
I DID IT and NO ONE OWES ME ANYTHING!!!
“I DID IT!”…unless you are a defendant in a court room or in a police interrogation room, those three one syllable words bring pride, joy, and a sense of accomplishment to life….
Moving Forward Together!
Story Submitted Jefferson County is “Moving Forward Together” in supporting survivors of sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this month, many community members and agencies have publicly stood…
Application deadline for Watermelon Pageant closing in
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on June 5, at the Monticello Opera House, located…
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. Gerard A. Barnhart, 35, arrested…
EARLY PLANTATIONS IN THE AUCILLA RIVER AREA
By George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute After the signing of the Adams-Onís Treaty resulting in the transfer of Florida from Spain to the United States, settlers…
UF/IFAS Garden Talks
Gardening season is in full swing! Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen an increased interest in gardening and landscaping and the questions continue to flow in. With this…
Megan Schofill helps Auburn win SEC championship
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Auburn University Sophomore Megan Schofill recently did her part to ensure that her school’s golf team came out on top at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in women’s…
More repair work set for historic A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The restoration of the historic A-Building, which has been proceeding in dribs and drabs for more than two decades as the funding becomes available, is about to…
Emerald’s Gem Box…A woman was created differently on purpose
“Our generation is so busy trying to prove that women can do everything men can do, women are losing the unique qualities that set us apart; the God-given femininity and unique way…
Boy Scouts welcome new Scout Master
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local Boy Scouts are currently seeing a change in leadership. The current Scout Master, Steven “Bear” Register, is retiring after his six years of service to…
Why I believe in the resurrection – Part 4
This is the fourth of a series of several articles that will appear in the paper to make people think about the evidence for the resurrection. The past three weeks, I have…
Warriors win on Senior Night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a special afternoon on Friday, April 16, when the Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) honored six senior members of the varsity baseball team. As…
ACA holds History Fair
Story Submitted A big thank you to all who participated in the History Fair! The judges were very proud of the projects these students brought to the table. The 8th grade winners…
Margaret M. (Griffin) Avera
Margaret Maxine (Griffin) Avera, (Age 91) passed away at home on April 22, 2021. Margaret was married to Troy G. Avera, Sr., (Nashville, GA, Deceased) on Christmas Day, 1945. She and Troy…
Joan Davis Linn
Joan Davis Linn of Monticello, Fla. passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2021 at the age of 84. Joan was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, beloved sister and…
Local football players named to All-State team
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most trusted sources of information on Florida high school football has released its all-state team and there is no shortage of local talent included….
Stimulus money… School district to get nearly $2M
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District appears will be receiving nearly $2 million in federal funding as part of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP)…