Dellano Lewis Woody, 63, passed on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Memorial M.B. Church, in Monticello, with burial following in…
What does it take to be a homeschooler in Jefferson County?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. No two homeschooling families in Jefferson County are exactly alike. From single parents to large families, working mothers to stay-at-home moms, to former teachers who have chosen…
The Gulf of Mexico “in deep”
10 diagnosed with deadly, water-contracted bacteria John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Over recent months, reports of illnesses related to flesh-eating bacteria, contracted from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, have surfaced…
The Tungston Plantation of Capps: a plantation with its own town
Susie Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. In Jefferson County, there once was a plantation that was its own town… The plantation was located in Capps, Fla., just a couple of miles south of…
One step closer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If anyone was wondering about the status of the proposed toll road that could ostensibly come through Jefferson County, know that the measure is moving forward. Not…
2019-2020 Bus Routes
All bus routes will start at approximately 6 a.m. Bus times will be estimated the first week of school and will modify accordingly. If you have additional questions or concerns please call…
Frankie Lee Brinson
Frankie Lee Brinson was born Sept. 1, 1962, to the late M.C. Brinson and Alberta Brinson in Monticello, Fla. He departed this life on earth Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. He leaves behind,…
Big Bend Hospice Bereavement Services
`Story Courtesy of Big Bend Hospice Big Bend Hospice is known for the outstanding services they provide to hospice patients, but there is much more to Big Bend Hospice. Did you know…
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
By Kimberly Allbritton, Jefferson Co. Health Dept. Administrator This edition is addressed to all new and soon-to-be mothers in Jefferson County. August is National Breastfeeding Month. Doctors recommend breastfeeding babies from birth…
Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association meeting
Article Courtesy of Stephen Monroe and the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association Ninety members and guests participated in the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1. County President Ben White gave…
FWC reminds residents to protect pets from invasive cane toads
Article Courtesy of Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) As the weather becomes warmer and wetter, people in Florida are more likely to encounter amphibians, including nonnative cane toads. These toads, also known as…
A historical landmark: Lloyd Station is oldest brick depot in Florida
Susie Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. The Lloyd Railroad station was built in 1858 by the Pensacola and Georgia Railroad, prior to the American Civil War. At its construction, the Lloyd Railroad station…
Tigers’ Head Coach Smith fired
Head coach for the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset High School Tigers, Leroy Smith, has been fired from his position as head coach, as of Thursday, Aug. 8. Smith, who coached the Tigers…
Highway renamed after late Sheriff Hobbs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Motorists will soon know U.S. 19 as the Sheriff David Hobbs Memorial Highway; or at least the portion of the highway within Jefferson County will be so…
Burglaries warning
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In the last three months, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) has announced that there have been a total of 17 residential burglaries, robberies, vehicle burglaries and business…
The newspaper business – My life – 55 years and counting
August 5, 1964 was the first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at the young age of 25) founded and started this newspaper with no newspaper experience at all; but…
Tigers will be recognized at Jefferson Football Sunday
Article Courtesy Of Brian Saylor, Elizabeth Baptist Church Youth Pastor One of my favorite times of the year when I was growing up was this time of back to school. I would…
Pastor Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. John Jones is the pastor of the First Corinthian Church, located now at 955 Lemon St. He started his small church congregation in 2009, in a…
Crime Beat: felony arrests
Shanterria Crumity – June 15 On Saturday, June 15, Shanterria S. Crumity, 30, of Monticello, was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Investigator Bethea. According to the report issued by the…
Jefferson County Farm Bureau announces annual youth speech contest for August
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This August, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau will be hosting its annual youth speech contest. While the date for the contest has yet to be announced, students…