Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has now recorded its fourth COVID-19 death and a new case of the disease. On Tuesday, June 9, Pam Gilleland-Beck, public information officer for the…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
I support Trump AND I’m a Christian I am sick and tired of news articles, broadcasts and people on social media telling me that I am less of a Christian for being…
Lions Club to hold yard sale fundraiser
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing. Inc. The Jefferson County and Tallahassee Lions Clubs will be partnering up together as they plan a Saturday Yard Sale Fundraiser, with a date to be determined soon,…
Captain Iten to retire from Fire Rescue in June
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Captain Jim Iten is retiring from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) later this month after a long and active career as a responsible firefighter and paramedic….
Listening with our ears and our hearts
Bringing protective factors to life Cindy Hutto Contributer I sincerely hope this message finds each of you doing well. I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say that I’ve…
Camp Night for Jefferson County 4’H’ers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer 4-H camps may not be meeting in-person at the moment, but the Florida 4-H Camp facilitators are hoping to bring a little of the summertime excitement…
Geocaching: Scavenger hunts for kids and adults
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned scavenger hunt? That’s just what geocaching, a world-wide outdoor recreational activity, is bringing into the 21st century. Combining the excitement…
Leighton Alexander Langford Sr.
Leighton Alexander Langford Sr., 78, of Monticello, Fla., was called home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Zephyrhills, Fla., after a short illness. He was born in Quitman, Ga. on February 12,…
Janet Lee Elkins
Janet Lee Elkins, age 88, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born on July 26, 1931, in Charleston, W. Va., to the late…
From the Pulpit…
A father’s Dear John letter Is there any son or daughter in this world who would not be thrilled by the declaration of “I’m proud of you” from a parent?” I know…
Church Member Spotlight: LUCY MCKOWN
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Lucy McKown has been a longtime and active member of Central Baptist Church for many years now, as she has been attending Central Baptist since the 1980s….
Car wreck leaves driver trapped
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At 4:50 p.m. on Friday, June 5, Jefferson County 911 Dispatch sent out a call to the county’s first responders, alerting them of a vehicle wreck near…
I-10 toll road not set in stone
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) representative confirmed to city officials recently that the controversial SunCoast Connector would indeed terminate at I-10 in either Jefferson or Madison…
Need to dispose of your garbage? Get a sticker!
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Third time’s the charm as far as Solid Waste Department Director Beth Letchworth is concerned, when it comes to the sticker program that she’s about to introduce…
Reverend Albert “Al” Bivens, Jr.
The Reverend Albert “Al” Bivens, Jr., 54, of Monticello, Fla., unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. on…
William Gilbert Counts, Sr.
William Gilbert Counts, Sr., age 82, of Monticello, Fla., died on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Big Bend Hospice House. Bill was born March 29, 1938, at home in Muscle Shoals, Ala.,…
John M. Gerren, Jr.
John M. Gerren, Jr., age 93, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Smiths, Ala. Mr. Gerren was born in 1927 in Orlando, Fla., to his late parents,…
Crime Beat
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Anna-Marie Wilson – May 26 On Tuesday, May 26, Anna-Marie Wilson, 20, of Alabama, was arrested by a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper on grand theft charges….
Where can you get a COVID-19 test?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Locals who are in need of testing for COVID-19 will be able to visit four different sites through the month of June, as the Departments of Health…
Health department says: protect yourself from mosquito and tick borne illnesses
Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (FDOH-Jefferson) is urging all residents and visitors, especially those that are spending time outdoors, to protect themselves from mosquito…