Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Notwithstanding expressed interest in acquiring the property from two community groups, an actual money offer on the table, and the fact that the district is in dire…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Remembering my Daddy – seven years later Last Sunday, Feb. 17, marked seven years since the day I sat and held my Daddy’s hand and watched as he took his last breath,…
Laura “Diane” Hopson
Laura “Diane” Hopson, age 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday Feb. 14, 2019, at home with her son in Oxford, AL. Diane was born Aug. 18, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN,…
Loreatha J. Brooks
Mrs. Loreatha J. Brooks passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Madison, FL. She was born in Bainbridge, GA, and lived in Madison most of her life. She was a Christian,…
Soul Food tasting kicks off Black History Month at library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Folks and friends who visited the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 2 were able to partake in a traditional and heart-warming spread of…
Crime Beat
Recent felony arrests Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Antonio Rollison – February 5 On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kalinowski arrested Antonio Rollison, 26, of Tallahassee, on an active Department…
Career Day at Jefferson Somerset Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Career Day at Jefferson Somerset was very well attended with several community leaders giving of their time and talents to spend with the many students looking forward…
Love Don’t Lie
Local songwriter’s music featured in movie Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Love Don’t Lie is a world premiere movie coming out on Netflix, this spring. It’s an S.D.T Productions film with actors…
County asked to pay Reams’ $100,000+ legal fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins last week presented the Jefferson County Commission with the final invoice for the professional services that his law firm rendered Clerk of Court Kirk…
12 Tigers sign football scholarships
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a momentous occasion during the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 13, as the friends, family, coaches, teachers and fellow students gathered in support of 12 seniors…
The value of being involved in your local government
A friend that did political work at the Legislature once observed that if you were not at the table for an issue, your issue may end up on the table, or die….
Debs Notes
Happy Birthday MacKenzie Wirick and Happy Anniversary to Tony and Becky Hogg! Join in celebrating the opening of ‘Our Town Monticello’ tonight, Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the…
Reporter’s Corner
The untold story of “Rosie” The bright colors and optimistic message of this beloved poster have captured the hearts of American women for many years. The upbeat “We Can Do It” slogan,…
Tobacco Free Florida encourages communities to ‘Skip The Dip’ during ‘Through With Chew’ Week
Story Submitted This Through With Chew Week, Feb. 18-24, Tobacco Free Florida and Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County are encouraging smokeless tobacco users to set a quit date and create…
Crime Beat
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Edward Sims, Jr. – January 28 On Monday, Jan. 28, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Adamczyk arrested Edward Sims, Jr., 54, of Monticello, on a pre-existing Jefferson County…
Black History Month, the Legacy of the Howard Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Black History Month, the legacy of the Howard Academy, located still on Chestnut Street, will be honored and celebrated on Feb. 16 at the…
Pre-Kindergarten students at ACA learn about ice
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Ann Kennedy’s Pre-Kindergarten class at Aucilla Christian Academy participated in a unique science experiment on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Pre-K students sprinkled salt on ice that was…
Lady Warriors end regular season as district champs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been a tough season for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team. Despite a 9-11 record, the Lady Warriors did manage to…
Harming a K9: A high price to pay
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The bond between man and dog has existed for hundreds, thousands of years. From the fields to the woods and then to our homes, dogs have worked…
Bike Trail
Commission pulls back temporarily Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week blinked, took a step back, and rescinded its vote on the controversial bike trail, in the process…