Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are expected to act in the coming weeks to lift the ban that they imposed on gatherings of 50 or more people about a year…
Is fairness in the media important?
Fairness is important, especially in journalism, which requires differing insights, in order for those seeking information to form their own opinions. In this process, we may be introduced to what seems far-fetched…
Debt, division, guns, and emotion
Debt According to government data source “US Revenues and Expenses 1789-FY25” on , facts, not emotion, under the 8 years of president G.W. Bush, deficit spending totaled over $2 trillion. Under 8…
You’ve been flushed
Submitted by Angela Gray “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece for their…
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, died March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Virnell W. Washington
Virnell W. Washington, 97, of Greenville, Fla., went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Cemetery. Viewing/visitation will…
David Novanne “Pookie” Williams
David Novanne “Pookie” Williams, 50, of Monticello, Fla., passed in Madison on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Byrd Cemetery, Monticello. Viewing will be from…
Archie Mae Harrell Seabrooks
Mrs. Archie Mae Harrell Seabrooks, 93, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, in New Bethel (Madry) Cemetery. Mrs. Seabrooks was a…
That which is lost shall be found
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reunion stories are something that many people don’t get to experience themselves. For most, we’ll see a video or touching story about how two people who had…
Lady Warriors celebrate Senior Night with win
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors softball team paid tribute to a pair of special Lady Warriors on Thursday, April 8, when the Lady Warriors defeated…
ACA wraps up tennis season with senior recognition
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior tennis teams have finished their regular season, with a winning season for both the boys and girls teams. The girls team ended…
Monticello News hosts Business After Five
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 18 Monticello-Jefferson Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Five event was held recently at the Monticello News, located at 180 W. Washington St., in…
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…
Area vets honored at ball game
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Maj. John Haynes, a U.S. Marine Corps vet and one of Florida’s most decorated veterans, was honored by the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity baseball team…
NFC encourages students to complete scholarship applications
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College’s Financial Aid department and the NFC Foundation, Inc. are encouraging current and prospective NFC students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application…
Warriors defeat Baby Rattlers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite what was on the calendar, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) spent little time “fooling around” on Thursday, April 1, when they met the Baby Rattlers of Florida…
Why I Believe in the Resurrection (Part 2)
Pastor Nathan Peeler Monticello Church of Christ Last week we gave the first two reasons I believe in the resurrection: 1. Jesus died by crucifixion and 2. Jesus’ tomb was empty. 3….
Praying for the wisdom to obey
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist What do you admire most in the person you want to emulate? What causes you to lose respect for a person you once admired? It’s motivating to watch…
Will Sullivan named to All-Big Bend team
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Democrat has published its 2021 All-Big Bend boys basketball team and the listing contains a very familiar name. Will Sullivan, from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)…
Olivia Walton wins statewide recognition
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Olivia Walton, a scholar and athlete at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), is one of 24 graduating students from around the state to be selected recently to receive…