Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County residents under a governor-issued stay-at-home order and deprived of almost every type of accustomed entertainment activity because of the coronavirus outbreak now at least are able…
Monticello Mayor: “Stay Vigilant”
Mayor John Jones City of Monticello In light of the intensifying spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in North Florida and South Georgia, we, as a community, must focus on supporting one another…
Rebuttal: Virus
This letter is in response to the March 24, 2020 article entitled “Virus.” I am not going to discuss the substance of the author’s ramblings because it doesn’t deserve to be dignified…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
R.I.P. Joe Diffie The last few weeks have been a very trying time. Businesses closing, financial strains, social distancing, and no “fun-stuff” being allowed. You never know what will break you in…
Daniel Franklin Bembry
Daniel Franklin Bembry, 52, of Lee, Fla., passed away on April 4, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Daniel was born February 1, 1968, in Madison, Fla. to Robert Eugene…
Bladesmith Spencer Taylor brings his traditional skills to a modern world
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Spencer Taylor is a longtime resident of Jefferson County and is an experienced, self-taught blacksmith and bladesmith. He’s been making knives for about five years now and…
Serving up BBQ at the Woman’s Club fundraiser
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the year, the Monticello Woman’s Club supports the Jefferson County community as its members donate and raise funds for local non-profits. Their efforts support organizations that…
United Way searches for young professionals to join leadership society
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the services and programs offered by the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is the Young Leader Society. The society is a group of…
American Legion announces the Boys State candidate
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 recently announced that Jonathan Steen will represent its membership in session at the Florida American Legion Boys State Convention, which…
Local ministers create Facebook page to spread love and encouragement
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Florida Ministerial Association has set up a special Facebook account to bless this community with special messages from local pastors and church members. Recorded…
Resurrection faith in pandemic times
Stephen was one of those special youth who touched my life. He was energetic. He was a leader. He had an open heart for the Lord, and he loved helping make things…
Tornadoes rip through the county
County cleans up after major storm system Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. March ended with a whirl, as Jefferson County and neighboring Madison County experienced several tornadoes on the evening of Tuesday,…
Who’s moving into Fred’s?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Many local residents have probably noticed that the former Fred’s building at 1150 N. Jefferson St. has been repainted and made ready for a new business to…
Gas prices plummet; lower here than Tallahassee
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s one thing to see gasoline prices drop below $2 a gallon across the state. It’s quite another to see gas prices in Monticello be lower than…
Debs Notes
Well, I don’t know about you, but I was happy when I realized that the front page story about traffic lights coming to Monticello was just an April Fool’s joke! Father Steve…
More misinformation from Aucilla Research Institute
I have degrees in Math and Quantitative Analysis but what qualifies me to comment on ARI’s presentation is my work experience for multiple technical companies where I saw thousands of four color…
Guardian and friend: Michelle Coker raises awareness on service dogs in the community
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Michelle Coker has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a…
Raising awareness for sexual assault this month
Nan Baughman Jefferson County Refuge House April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Before COVID-19, Refuge House and the Jefferson County’s Sexual Violence Advocate would host a community event to bring awareness to…
Tiger Track Team spotlight: Elias Vargas
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elias Vargas is a senior this year at Jefferson Somerset. This is his fourth year of running track for the Jefferson Tiger’s Track Team. He ran cross-country…
Fourth graders offer musical performance: God’s plan for salvation
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Right before the start of Spring Break, Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) fourth grade class presented their annual spring musical. The spring musical is a yearly tradition for…