Fifty years (50) went by in the blink of an eye. You are my childhood friends and my heart’s memories. All of you are an important part of my life and I…
Susan S. Waters
Susan Sagar Waters, 68, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Shady Grove, Florida. Ms. Waters was born July 2, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois to Lester R. Sagar and Virginia S. Sagar….
Crime Beat
Carlos Vaughn Jones, 39. of Spartanburg, SC; arrested Sunday, June 10; charged with violation of probation (VOP) – felony battery, and VOP – false imprisonment. No bond or released date information provided….
Aucilla Christian Academy 2017/18 Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks
K4 (Cruce) E: Abby Andrews, Alison Andrews, Tyler Kane Bennett, John Cullen Burnette, Kyndall Clayton, Hallie Conklin, Kyler Follmar, Ava Halpin, Cannon Houp, Ryder Lacey, Tristen Odom, Corbyn Paulk, Sloane Pearson, Logan…
Local athletes and coaches honored by Florida Dairy Farmers
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, since 1992, the Florida Dairy Farmers have recognized outstanding student athletes and coaches through their High School Sports Awards. Top softball players from each classification…
From the Pulpit…
And It Came to Pass A woman was sitting on her couch when a snake slithered past. The woman, deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to get her husband from…
Drug Bust: Illegal narcotics in Wacissa
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 7, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Cpl. Boland and Investigator Matthews spearheaded a search at the home of Raymond T. Smith, of Wacissa. Through…
Former locals place in Georgia Olympics; move on to Nationals
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Cleveland “CC” and Woods Collins, the sons of Clee and Heather Collins, both placed in the USA Shooting Georgia Junior Olympic Championships during the May 5-6 tournament….
It Takes A Village: raising awareness against drunk driving
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Drunk driving effects no demographic more than any other. Across all races, all classes, all genders and ages, driving under the influence effects everyone. “We are all…
Passing Parade by Nelson Pryor, Guest Columnist
Stocking Up We have in our midst, in North Florida, a company that, country wide, operates 14,000 stores, and generates annual sales of $22 billion. Yes, every day is dollar day at…
Jefferson County’s Retired Educators present $500 scholarship to Kristal Nogal
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Kristal Guerrero Nogal, the Valedictorian for the 2018 graduating class at Jefferson Somerset, was the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Jefferson County Retired Educators Association…
July Church News Notes
July 23-27 Restored Glory Christian Center will continue its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. through Friday at 1287 South Jefferson Street. The Holy Spirit ~ The Hero Inside of…
Georgia’s hands-free law effective as of July 1
Savannah Reams, ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars! Georgia’s newly-mandated hands-free law will go into effect beginning July 1. This law restricts the driver of any vehicle from holding a cell phone…
Watch Out for SR 20 lane closures
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for drivers who may be traveling on US 27 (SR 20) at the Aucilla River Bridge. The westbound…
The Savvy Senior: What is COPD?
Dear Bob, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. What’s more, an estimated 24 million people have COPD today, but…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day My Daddy left this world and entered the gates of Heaven back on Feb. 17, 2012. My world has always been a little grayer since that day. I loved…
Robert “Bobby” Wesley Bullock
Robert “Bobby” Wesley Bullock, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 at UF Shands in Gainesville. He was born in Thomasville, GA, on July 29, 1957 to the late Betty…
Clyde Windol Connell
Clyde Windol Connell was a lifelong Florida resident, born November 24, 1933 in Wacissa. He passed into eternal life on June 6, 2018. A thirty-year state retiree, Clyde never stopped working. Whether…
Sandra Dalton Bishop
Sandra Dalton Bishop, age 76, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor in Moultrie, GA. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 12, at the Central Baptist Church in…
40 years of watermelon runners in Monticello
It is easy to say 40 years is a long time to do just about anything; but for the Kiwanis Club of Monticello, an organization with 93 years of serving Monticello, 40…