Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed a new business to the downtown area: On Point Boutique. Owner Ashlie Roberts and her family welcomed friends,…
Florida Public Health Week – April 10 – Celebrating the public health workforce
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The final day of Public Health Week is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating staff. The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson and Madison counties proudly…
Events for April 11-19
APRIL 11 (Saturday) A Rai of Sunshine hosts a Vendor Showcase beginning at 8 a.m. at 850 N. Jefferson St. Shop for food, beverages, fashion/accessories, beauty products and more while supporting the…
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether they have fur, fins, feathers or scales, pets are part of the family. Just as they would with any other family member, owners want to make…
Jefferson Pregnancy Center marks one-year anniversary
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Pregnancy Center opened on April 1, 2025, it began offering counseling on parenthood and distributing supplies to families in need of material support in…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. This…
Florida Public Health Week – April 9 – Protecting our communities
Florida Dept. of Health-Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our community through disease prevention, health education, and outbreak…
CERT welcomes four new members
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) welcomed four new members to their ranks late last month. Caden Fischer, Jacob West, Ken Kuhl and Stephen Albro…
Big Bend Hospice honors local doctors on National Doctors’ Day
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local doctors on National Doctors’ Day, which is observed annually on March 30….
St. Phillip Community Center to hold fish fry fundraiser
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The St. Phillip Community Center has scheduled its Spring Fundraiser Fish Fry for Saturday, May 16. The event will last 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and all proceeds from…
Florida Public Health Week – April 8 – Healthy living in Jefferson County
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor Through the dedicated efforts of DOH-Jefferson, community partners and engaged residents, Jefferson County continues to grow as a healthier place to live, work and thrive….
VFW Auxiliary salutes outstanding Jefferson County women
Story Submitted On Friday, March 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary hosted a moving Women’s History Month celebration titled “A Proud Salute to Jefferson County Women for Outstanding Leadership and…
Victor Lustig: Taking crime to new heights
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Few historical monuments stand out as much as the Eiffel Tower, which looms near the Seine River in Paris, France. At 984 feet high, it was the…
Do you ever wonder if God gets tired of your constant mess-ups?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Maybe you’re feeling so discouraged after a recent slide back into sinful behavior that you’ve stopped reading your Bible and praying. Because of this, you’re feeling more…
Signs a home exterior needs updating
Metro Media Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do…
A butterfly named Thomas
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the week after Easter. The good news is that Christ is alive. The bad news is how little impact that event is having in…
Letter to the Editor: The “No Kings” Demonstrations: Powerful Protest or Shallow Posturing?
The right to peaceably assemble and to hold public demonstrations is a cornerstone of American civic life, rooted in the freedoms afforded to us in the Bill of Rights, and protected by…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling Columnist Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the “Santa Claus” movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Jefferson County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91,…
Home interior trends on the rise
Metro Media Trends that seem ubiquitous one day can seemingly vanish before the sun rises again just 24 hours later. That’s especially true in the digital age, when overnight celebrities and viral…