Felice Quintena “Quin” Sledge Carney, 99 years, 3 months and 10 days old, died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of January 12, 2020. Quin’s parents were Rena Braswell Sledge…
It all starts with a smile!
Katrina Richardson/Contributor Executive Director Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Development Council Doesn’t excellent customer service almost always start with a smile? A “customer service smile” communicates your state of mind. In retail,…
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration to be held on Jan. 20
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 beginning at 11 a.m. The parade will begin on…
CRIME BEAT – Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Phillip Harris – December 2 Phillip Cornelius Harris, 18, of Monticello, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 2 after burglarizing a vehicle and prowling. According to the report…
Parrish, Walker head on to county-wide competition after winning Jefferson Somerset spelling bee
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. What do the words candles, bobcat, polo and Monday all have in common? They were spelling words presented to 15 Jefferson Somerset students on Thursday, Jan. 9…
From the Pulpit…
Rest in a weary world A man following a small truck noticed that about every mile the truck would pull over and the driver of the truck would jump out with a…
Community Prayer Breakfast update
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The January Community Prayer Breakfast was held on Thursday, Jan. 9, in the fellowship hall of the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. The early morning was cold and…
Possibly coming on Tuesday, Feb. 11 – A PROJECTED TOLL ROAD PATH
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. By February, individuals interested in knowing the possible path of the Suncoast Corridor – the toll road that is slated to come into Jefferson County –…
Crisis defused
Sheriff’s office navigates the complexities of crisis negotiation Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Law enforcement officers with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) were recently called to a local neighborhood in response…
Solar ordinance triggers discussion
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to get ahead of the curve, the Jefferson County Planning Commission this week was scheduled to revisit an ordinance that seeks to regulate solar energy generating…
Considering the legalization of marijuana
Regarding the legalization of marijuana, the argument against legalizing it has no credibility. I have a law enforcement background, so I may appoint looking at the issue objectively. Legalizing the purchase would…
“Watching the Finances”
Well folks…we made it. 2020! First, thank you to the many citizens who have approached and engaged in conversation regarding “Watching the Finances” column. Your feedback and offers to assist are greatly…
Edna Hood Fendley
Our beloved mother, grandmother and matriarch, Edna Hood Fendley, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the age of 89 years. She was born June 2, 1930 as the second of four…
Walter “Popeye” Mosley, Sr.
Walter “Popeye” Mosley, Sr., 82, of Lloyd, Fla., died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Greater…
Larry Joe Teasley
Larry Joe Teasley passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Jacksonville, Fla. He attended Aucilla school up until eighth grade, then went to Jefferson High School, where he graduated in 1965. He…
Vincent Edward “Buck” Brown
Vincent Edward “Buck” Brown, 50, of Lamont, Fla., passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Mt. Olive P.B. Church, with…
Emma Wilson Stokes
Emma Wilson Stokes passed away on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with burial…
Gladys Roann-Watson: life-long local, beloved school nurse and community leader
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Gladys Roann-Watson has lived in the Monticello community all of her life. She was born to John and Nellie Mae Miller-Mitchel, who were also lifelong residents of…
Tigers fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Jefferson Somerset Tigers made the short trip east to Madison County for three basketball contests against the athletes of Madison County High…