Quana DeCarlos Baxter, Sr., 43, finished his earthly course Thursday, May 24. 2018. Funeral services were Saturday, June 2, at Sweetfield M.B. Church, Monticello, FL. Burial was Monday, June 4, in Harlem…
Dalayna Nolan and Kenzie Key Crowned 2018 Miss and Teen Miss Watermelon Queens
Seven other children crowned as new royalty in the Baby to Junior Miss Watermelon Pageant Emerald G. Parsons, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Miss Watermelon Queen, Teen Miss Watermelon Queen and…
Over $850,000 in scholarships
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 18, Aucilla Christian Academy’s seniors were honored and acknowledged by their families, peers, the school and respected organizations, individuals and civic groups from around…
From the pulpit: Life’s Simple Pleasures
Life’s Simple Pleasures When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad. (Sound of Music memories!)…
Aucilla Christian Academy athletes honored
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 19, the Athletic Department at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) took the time to recognize the student athletes who made the 2017-2018 athletic year such…
Man killed in shooting
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is investigating a weekend shooting that left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred at approximately 1:46 a.m. Sunday,…
Crime Beat
Dayan Gomez-Brito, 43, of Colorado Springs, CO; arrested Sunday, May 20; charged with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and no driver’s license. Bond set at $2,500. Released same day. Mark Herman…
Eddie Thompson, Sr.
Eddie Thompson, Sr., 75, passed at Cross Landings on Friday, May 25, 2018. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Hickory Hill M.B. Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery….
Jerrall “Jerry” Donn Glenn
Jerrall “Jerry” Donn Glenn, 71, left this earth bound for Heaven on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born on November 4, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Lynn Donnell Glenn and…
John D. Rupp
John D. Rupp, age 74, of Monticello, Florida passed away on May 27, 2018 following a long illness. Mr. Rupp was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David M. and Anna E. Rupp,…
Blueberry season is upon us
Blueberry season in the Florida Panhandle is in full swing! Luckily, we don’t have to search too far to find fresh, delicious blueberries because Jefferson County is home to several blueberry…
First Grade Student Agricultural Poster Contest
Sponsored by Jefferson County Farm Bureau Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing Inc. Jefferson County Farm Bureau (JCFB) held a pizza party and awards ceremony for the first grade students that participated in the…
Featured Local Artist: Steve Isbell
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. There is very little that Steve Isbell, a local artist and creator, cannot do. From putting together functioning instruments made from household items and cigar boxes, to…
Hurricane season is here
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. If this week’s pre-season Tropical Storm Alberto and the daily deluges aren’t enough of an indicator that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season may prove a doozy, NOAA’s…
Blueberry season is upon us!
Danielle Sprague, Jefferson County Extension Blueberry season in the Florida Panhandle is in full swing! Luckily, we don’t have to search too far to find fresh, delicious blueberries because Jefferson County is…
School Resource Officers – How much are we willing to pay?
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February in Parkland, FL, much discussion has taken place about School Resource…
Girl Scout Council seeking nominations for Women of Distinction Awards
Story Submitted It’s that time of year again that the Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. is looking for highly distinguished women in the community who truly stand out for…
Graveside Memorial Service held at Roseland Cemetery
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. For more than 115 years, Alvin Brianard Munger, a 2nd Lieutenant and a Union soldier in the U.S. Army and William Allen Walker, a soldier of the…
Memorial Service with New Bethel AME Church
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing Inc. A Memorial Service of Remembrance for military veterans laid to rest at New Bethel Cemetery was held during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Though the rain kept…
Disaster preparedness tax free holiday
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. In an effort to help Floridians prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins on Friday, June 1, Gov. Rick Scott has announced a sales tax…