Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa faces 10 counts of first-degree murder. According to his older brother, Alissa is mentally ill. He is a paranoid, anti-social and violent man. This fact is being completely…
Jacqueline “Jackie” Huggins Hills
Jacqueline “Jackie” Huggins Hills, 73, of Tallahassee passed at home on Monday, April 19, 2021. Graveside services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Mt. Zion AME Church Cemetery, Lloyd,…
Build-A-Bucket event brought in long lines
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Build-A-Bucket event, hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, was well attended with the line of vehicles stretching from 169 Industrial…
Scott McPherson, local entrepreneur, speaks at Chamber Luncheon
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday, April 6. The luncheon was catered by Rancho Grande, and many chamber members…
Governor calls for bonuses for educators
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a $1,000 bonus as a token of appreciation for educators who responded positively to his call last fall for the reopening of…
The storm brewing in Hamilton County killed President Lincoln
Lee Trawick ECB Publishing, Inc. In 1859, a mild, meek looking religious family moved to a small village named Bellville, in Hamilton County. The family’s name was Powell: among the children in the…
Jerry Gray awarded Florida Logger of the Year
Story Submitted By Ginger Gray Gray Logging, LLC, of Madison County, was recently awarded Florida Logger of the Year for 2020 by the Florida Forestry Association. The annual event was held at…
Three local students… Nationally Ranked!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset girls flag football team has some stellar players this year, but three in particular are doing really well and deserve some mention. Senior Aazayah…
To have or not to have… Virtual school
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. To the consternation of Jefferson County School Board members, the virtual school that Jefferson Somerset wants to implement won’t go away. Or so it seems. After voting…
Limiting voter access is wrong
Since the last election, Republican legislators in 35 states (including Florida) have introduced bills to limit, discourage or otherwise make widespread voter participation difficult. These insidious efforts include restrictions on mail-in ballots,…
Stephanie “Cissy” Roush Boyd Petrandis
It is with profound sadness, but with joyous and grateful hearts for having known her, that we announce Stephanie “Cissy” Roush Boyd Petrandis passed away on April 16, after her battle with…
Madison’s Down Home Days is Saturday
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. The 40th Annual Down Home Days celebration is only three days away and despite the exasperating effects of COVID, this year promises to be bigger and better…
CRIME BEAT
Tina March, 40, arrested on Wednesday, March 31. Charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon on law-enforcement officer, fleeing with disregard for safety of persons or property, possession of a firearm by…
4-H egg drop challenge and more
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. 4-H is an amazing organization that produces a lot of events and opportunities for the youth here in Jefferson County, as well as other communities. Some of…
State hopeful for track commended by coach
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local Jefferson Somerset track athlete, Delvin Chambers, was recently commended by his coach, Coach Harris, for how well he’s been doing in the sport. Chambers in a…
Cowgirls defeat Lady Warriors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. There was no shortage of offensive firepower on display at Cowgirl Field on Tuesday, April 13, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls faced off against…
Relational Life Lessons
The Scriptures apprise us that, “Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding, for the reward is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (Proverbs…
Monticello Church of Christ hosts special speakers
Nathan Peeler ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 11, the Monticello Church of Christ had two young men as guest speakers. Isaiah Peeler, who is the current Monticello Church of Christ’s preacher,…
Monticello mountain man: Living a life of adventure
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. “Who knows what Romance, what Adventure, what Love, is lurking around the next turn of the road, ready to leap out on us if we’ll only travel that…
Howard Academy prepped for national recognation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Pending the review and recommendation of the Monticello Historic Review Design Board (HDRB), an application that seeks to designate the Old Howard Academy on Mamie Scott Drive…