Story Submitted Local author and historian Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced the release of her highly anticipated third book in the Palmetto Pioneers series, “Yankees in the Courthouse: A Florida Civil War…
Living the Jeffecello life in 1951
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What was it like to be a student at Monticello High School (MHS) in 1951? Turn the pages of the 1951 “Jeffecello” yearbook to find out. If…
Keeping our communities clean on National Recycling Day
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. When Americans toss their bottles, cans and cardboard into their blue bins this week, few realize they are taking part in a tradition nearly a century in…
Car Show proceeds presented to Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 1, 2025, drew entries for 65 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
Tigers tangle with Wildcats in Rural FIT playoff
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers varsity football team hosted the Wildwood Wildcats on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the regional semi-finals of the 2025 FHSAA Football State Championships –…
Montivilla septic-sewer project gets expanded
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A work change order recently approved by the Monticello City Council relative to the ongoing septic-to-sewer conversion project in Montivilla will result in the entire subdivision one…
Being thankful in all of life’s seasons
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month’s gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday, Nov. 6. Ladies of the Church had decorated the tables…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Any and all who are near Monticello on Thanksgiving Day are invited to partake of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, provided at no charge at the Methodist…
How to deal with grief during holidays
Sandra Walker Nichols, PhD, APRN Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center “Deep grief sometimes is almost like a specific location, a coordinate on a map of time. When you are standing in…
School board holds annual reorganization meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 10. The invocation given by Qua’nijah Shivers, a student at Jefferson County K-12…
Events for Nov. 14-17
NOVEMBER 14 (Friday) The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St. NOVEMBER 15 (Saturday) CANCELLED: St. Phillip Community Center Fish Fry – For more information, contact Marie Plummer-Riou…
Big Bend Hospice offers comforting holiday events locally
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice, a Seven Oaks Health Company, has planned three events in Jefferson County to support anyone grieving during the upcoming holidays. The first is a…
Who will you call to get that support today?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist At twenty years old, Jenny felt like giving up. She had maintained a solid B average during her first year of college, but last summer, her life started…
City plans removal of downtown ornamental tree
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello is planning to remove one of the iconic Bradford pear trees that grace the downtown area. At the request of Ashley and Jason…
Commission to hold discussion about broadband connectivity on Nov. 20
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For residents interested in learning about the status of Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s (TCEC) initiative to expand broadband connectivity across the county, the Jefferson County Commission is expected…
Veterans Day Breakfast draws overflowing crowd
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 offered a Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11, and despite sub-freezing temperatures, more than 130 people are estimated to…
Florida laws that took effect Oct. 1 (Part Two)
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly 30 new state laws took effect across Florida on Oct.1, shaping policies on everything from public safety and education to housing and digital privacy. These legislative…
Teen writing contest announced; deadline is Dec. 19
Writers Alliance of Gainesville Contributor The Writers Alliance of Gainesville, Fla., is pleased to announce the annual Teen Lit Contest, part of the 2026 Sunshine State Book Festival, offering Florida students the…
Fields of Faith to take place Nov. 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a Fields of Faith event that includes students from Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties on Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, beginning…
Don’t mess with stress
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist There were two mountain boys who spotted a bobcat up a tree and decided to have some fun. One said, “I’ll shinny up that tree and chase…