Does the devil have a plan? Deceive, deceive and more deceit; lie, lie and more lies. That’s been the god of this world’s plan from the beginning. The story is told about…
Amazing. Powerful. Love.
Can you recall how heavy your worst sin felt before you confessed it to God and received forgiveness? Imagine if the crushing weight of all your sins (every sin you’ve ever committed)…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Ordered steps
Growing up, I learned a lot about ordering my steps, especially since mine tended to leave me face planting on various surfaces, From sidewalks to the sandy schoolyard playgrounds, I could always…
Dispatcher Appreciation Week: Monticello Police Department Dispatchers
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Dispatcher Appreciation Week, which is recognized nationally as National Public Safety Tele-communicator Week, is celebrated every year during the second week of April. This week, we honor…
Tigers fall to Buccaneers 10-0
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, the Jefferson County Tigers traveled to Branford High School to take on the Buccaneers for a baseball showdown. The Bucs took an early…
Special Olympics Torch Run goes through Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were joined by members of the Monticello Police Department (MPD) and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
ECB welcomes Tiffany Blaner
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. is excited to welcome Tiffany Blaner as an advertising salesperson for the Monticello News, Jefferson County Journal and The Front Porch magazine. Originally from…
Bill aims to open agricultural land to development
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill currently working its way through the legislative process has the potential to open agricultural land in Florida to high-density cluster housing and multi-family apartments development,…
Bill aims to curb tipping
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In another sign that tipping is getting out of hand, a Florida legislator is proposing legislation that would clamp down on automatic gratuity and service charges at…
Reports provide demographics and other data on county workforce (Majority of workers here commute to jobs)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A 2024 analysis of workforce and demographic characteristics in Jefferson County shows that the overwhelming majority of employed residents commute outside the county for jobs, making for…
Southern Music Rising presents: Revival – Music for the Soul
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Southern Music Rising is proud to partner with the Monticello Opera House on April 19 to present Revival, a Tallahassee musical powerhouse that combines the traditionally energetic…
National Library Workers Day celebrated locally
Laura Young & Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you want a good novel to read, a guide for a home project, a place to print out an important document, a fun…
Granny Kat’s to host Business after Five event
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Granny Kat’s Apiary Supply & Bee Learning Center is hosting this month’s Business after Five, a regular networking event sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce….
Girls of Royalty visits senior center
Mary Madison Contributor Girls of Royalty (GOR) is customarily classified as a youth mentoring program for girls ages 5-17. Mentoring is the essential word that states the clarity and purpose of the…
Community Calendar
Hailey’s Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Mary Edwards Bryan was born on May 18, 1838, to parents John D. Edwards and Louisa Crutchfield Houghton Edwards on their plantation near what is now the…
From Lloyd to literary success
Hailey’s Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Mary Edwards Bryan was born on May 18, 1838, to parents John D. Edwards and Louisa Crutchfield Houghton Edwards on their plantation near what is now the…
At a loss for words: animal kingdom idioms
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving nations…
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Around 10 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. It is most commonly…
Lemon water—what’s all the buzz about?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Chances are, you’ve heard a talk or two about the merits of drinking lemon water. Does this habit really have any significant benefits? Lemon, like all citrus,…
Monticello hosts community Wellness Expo
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, Monticello played host to a community Wellness Expo that took place from 4 p.m until 7 p.m. at the Jefferson County Recreation Park,…