Dear Editor, I have lived in Jefferson County since 2014 and served as the County Budget Officer from April 2023 to July 2025 under County Manager Shannon Metty. I am compelled to…
Casa Bianca M. B. Church celebrates Pastor Tobbie Berrian III for 29 years of faithful service
Story Submitted Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its pastor, Rev. Tobbie Berrian III, and also First Lady Sharon Berrian’s, 29th anniversary with a service this coming Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026,…
Memorial M.B. Church hosts mid-week Bible Study
Story Submitted Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, located at 780 Second St., is presently hosting a mid-week Bible Study each Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to join…
Landscaping for wildlife and other winter thoughts
Jennifer Mason Contributor The cold weather this winter is the test for what plants are going to survive and thrive in your yard/property. The blooming exotics such as Japanese magnolias and flowering…
NFC spotlights Cooper Harrell as Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College offers a Dual Enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school or home school and at no cost. The…
70 years since the Tallahassee Bus Boycott
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 26, 1956, two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students rode on “whites only” seats in a Tallahassee bus. When the driver demanded that the young women,…
Celestial events in February
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, February has some celestial events to enjoy. Though it is not the most active month for astronomical…
St. John’s Baptist to launch AA meetings
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon as a ministry to help those who struggle with alcohol abuse. The first…
Florida bans purchases of junk food by SNAP recipients
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning in April of this year, Florida will no longer allow subscribers of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their electronic benefit transfer cards to…
Seminar on budget-wise healthy eating to be offered Feb. 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A food security seminar entitled “How to Eat Healthy and Stay on Budget” will be offered on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension…
“A Two Man Wildlife Art Show” to open at JAG on Feb. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is “A Two Man Wildlife Art Show” featuring the paintings of both Nathaniel Pye and John Isaacs. The opening…
Still pedaling through challenges
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Many men in their 70s consider a walk around the block to be adequate exercise. However, Paul Webb, age 72, has decided instead to ride a bicycle…
Alicia Marie Kelly arrested after fraud complaint
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Oct. 28, 2025, a local Monticello tax accounting business owner came to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) reporting that an employee, Alicia Marie Kelly, was…
Tigers warm up for baseball/softball season
Jefferson County Tigers Varsity Baseball Schedule Date Opponent Time Location Feb 5 Madison County 4 p.m. Neutral (Aucilla) Feb. 10 Brooks County 4 p.m. Home Feb. 12 Wakulla Christian 6 p.m. Home…
Girls of Royalty, Inc. continues to mentor and nurture
Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty organization (GOR) is extremely proud to be entering its fourth year of contributing to the growth and development of girls ages 5 to 17. The…
Investigation continues into recent dog shooting
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Jan. 12, 2026, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence in Lloyd in reference to a dog which had been shot. The dog had…
Bucket truck rear-ends pickup on I-10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 29, at around 7 p.m. a bucket truck rear-ended a pick-up truck towing a trailer on a westbound section of Interstate 10 in Jefferson…
Photo Feature: Speaker from Sea Turtle Conservancy visits JCS
Photo Courtesy of Jefferson County K-12 On Jan. 26, Evan Cooper from the Sea Turtle Conservancy visited Jefferson County K-12 as a guest speaker. By showing a presentation and allowing students hands-on…
Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court
(Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12) Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron…
Letter to the editor
Dear Hailey, I am writing regarding the January 4, 2026 article in the Monticello News entitled Candy Jones and his house on the hill. I am the grandson of Charles Lafayette Jones…