Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Fran Ott Hunt, a former longtime reporter for the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 21. Hunt, 61, suffered…
From Warrior to Argonaut: Brady Browning commits to UWF
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) Brady Browning is a three-sport athlete, but it will be baseball that will be providing Browning with the opportunity to continue his education….
Emerald’s Gem Box…Happy Birthday, Cheltsie!
This Friday, Nov. 27, my oldest daughter, Cheltsie, will turn 28-years-old. This year her birthday falls on the day after Thanksgiving, just like it did the day she was born. As a…
William “Reed” Curry
On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, William “Reed” Curry, a beloved son, brother and grandson, passed away at the age of 15. Reed was born on Jan. 25, 2005 in Tallahassee, Fla., to…
ECB Publishing now has QR Codes!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. has made QR codes! A QR code is an array of, generally black and white, squares that is used to store information, such as…
Homeschoolers start art classes at their resource center
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Things are really starting to come together for the homeschool community here in Jefferson County. With their recent upgrade from a simple homeschool group to an organization,…
Church Member Spotlight George W. Pittman Sr.
Story Submitted This week’s church member spotlight shines on George W. Pittman Sr., of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church (MMBC). Pittman Sr. has been an active member of MMBC for over six decades….
William “Reed” Curry
On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, William “Reed” Curry, a beloved son, brother and grandson, passed away at the age of 15. Reed was born on Jan. 25, 2005 in Tallahassee, Fla.,…
Monticello man killed in Tallahassee hit-and-run
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Nov. 8, just after 11 a.m., according to law enforcement, a Honda Accord, driven by Dacey Glenn Grice, 31, veered off the roadway near Sharer…
Structure fire
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. A fire broke out at a residence around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, off Lake Road in Monticello. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) Tanker 1, Engine…
Where did the Black Jockeys go?
When I was just a young lad around 10 years old, I remember well admiring one of my older brothers, Eddie, as he rode large horses on a local ranch here in…
Rainbows Edge making a move
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Many have had to move at one time in our lives, some more than once. Some have had to move on short notice, such as a week…
Marquis Fishburn
Marquis Terrell Fishburn, 31, of Tallahassee passed from a vehicular-pedestrian accident on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday, in Bethpage Cemetary, Wacissa. Viewing is 4 p.m. to 6…
Nartasa Lakay Miles
Nartasa Lakay Miles, 54, of Monticello’s Boland Community passed on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, in Boland Community Cemetery. Viewing is 4 p.m. to 6…
Carolyn M. Junious
Carolyn Louise Massey Junious, 74, of Tallahassee, passed at home on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. She was a retired educator, Monticello native and a 1964 graduate of Monticello’s Howard Academy High School….
Rhodie Mae Davis Cuthbert
Rhodie Mae “Ms. Mack” Davis Cuthbert, 101, of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Graveside services are 11 a.m., Saturday, in the old Monticello Cemetery….
For a sporting time, call Jefferson County Recreation Park
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. With the arrival of COVID-19, many activities for children and adults were canceled due to health concerns and to keep the spread of the virus under control….
Congratulations to Somerset teachers of the year
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc On Monday, Nov. 16, Jefferson-Somerset announced their teachers of the year and employee of the year for the 2020-2021 school year. It’s an honor to receive such…
Farm-City Week
The week leading up to Thanksgiving is proclaimed by the President as being National Farm-City Week. This week is set aside each year to celebrate and recognize the beneficial partnerships between…
Henrietta Lacks: Immortal life of a Tobacco Farmer
Submitted by Gene Hall Greater love hath no man than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…John 15:13 NIV. And that is what Henrietta Lacks did; well, all of us…