Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Billie McClellan has been a member of the First United Methodist Church for many years. She moved to Tallahassee from Neenah (Big Water), Wis. a very long…
On the green
Schofill to compete at international tournament in April Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In January, Megan Schofill received an invite to play at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) tournament. Schofill is…
Response to Superintendant Arbulu
A response to Superintendent Arbulu’s “Letter to the Editor,” published February 14, 2020. “Comments,” have been published “several years, (since DOE’s involuntary takeover), not several months.” And, Arbulu directs her words at…
Local Veterans clean the Boots Thomas Veterans Memorial
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several members of local veteran groups were on-hand to help with the cleanup at the Boots Thomas Veterans Memorial site, on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Though there wasn’t…
Jacob Eugene Bembry
Jacob Eugene Bembry, 56, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Bembry was born on Sept. 1, 1963, in Madison to Robert Eugene and…
Crime Beat
Deshaun Mutch – January 30 Deshaun Antonio Mutch, 21, of Monticello and Greenville, Fla., was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30 by JCSO Lt. Barfield on the authority of a warrant calling for…
On stage with the director: Jacob Arnett for Godspell
New opera house show to launch this weekend Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This evening, the newest production of the Monticello Opera House will grace the stage. Godspell, a musical that is…
Sam Madison, Jr. surpasses another peak point in his sports career
Super Bowl LIV victory Mary Madison Contributor Jefferson County’s native son, Sam Madison, Jr. as reached another significant sports occurrence in his career as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs football…
National Wild Turkey Federation Event Set for March 14
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event and Jefferson County Kings of Spring Youth Turkey Challenge, is set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at…
Jacob Bembry passes away
Jacob Eugene Bembry, 56, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Bembry was born on Sept. 1, 1963, in Madison to Robert Eugene and…
Teachers of the Year recognized by school board
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, the five board members recognized three local women who had been designated as the year’s teachers…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Remembering My Daddy – 8 years later Tommy Greene Oct. 28, 1938 – Feb. 17, 2012 My Daddy: My hero; My confidant; My mentor; My everything You were always there for me!…
Huey Carlton Calhoun Sr.
Service for Huey Carlton Calhoun Sr., 57, of Meigs, Ga., was held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Midway Baptist Church in Meigs with Pastor Mike Nichols officiating. Interment…
John “Ronnie” Field
John “Ronnie” Field of Lamont, Fla., passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in the arms of his loved one. John was born on March 15, 1946, in Miami, Fla. John is…
Want to work with the U.S. Census Bureau?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Census Bureau, in preparation for the upcoming 2020 Census, is hiring for a variety of local positions that will be instrumental in preparing this…
Stories of Black American history to be told this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of Black Americans will be the focus of an upcoming event that will be presented by Perceptions Consulting on Saturday, Feb. 22. Through storytelling, music,…
Bidding Jefferson farewell
It’s hard for me to believe that I have been working here in Jefferson County for three years. It has been a wonderful experience working in this community and partnering with wonderful…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Philip Alborn – January 16 Philip J. Alborn, 54, of Monticello, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Deputy Kalinowski on mischief charges. On Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
Tigers play district championship
Fall 24-points shy of winning the tournament Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 14, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys defeated the Jefferson Somerset Tigers, 66-42, to win their…
From the Pulpit…
Good cents Henry Thoreau once stated that the price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. I have to confess that I’ve never really given second thoughts to…