And It Came to Pass A woman was sitting on her couch when a snake slithered past. The woman, deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to get her husband from…
Drug Bust: Illegal narcotics in Wacissa
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 7, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Cpl. Boland and Investigator Matthews spearheaded a search at the home of Raymond T. Smith, of Wacissa. Through…
Former locals place in Georgia Olympics; move on to Nationals
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Cleveland “CC” and Woods Collins, the sons of Clee and Heather Collins, both placed in the USA Shooting Georgia Junior Olympic Championships during the May 5-6 tournament….
It Takes A Village: raising awareness against drunk driving
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Drunk driving effects no demographic more than any other. Across all races, all classes, all genders and ages, driving under the influence effects everyone. “We are all…
Passing Parade by Nelson Pryor, Guest Columnist
Stocking Up We have in our midst, in North Florida, a company that, country wide, operates 14,000 stores, and generates annual sales of $22 billion. Yes, every day is dollar day at…
Jefferson County’s Retired Educators present $500 scholarship to Kristal Nogal
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Kristal Guerrero Nogal, the Valedictorian for the 2018 graduating class at Jefferson Somerset, was the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Jefferson County Retired Educators Association…
July Church News Notes
July 23-27 Restored Glory Christian Center will continue its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. through Friday at 1287 South Jefferson Street. The Holy Spirit ~ The Hero Inside of…
Georgia’s hands-free law effective as of July 1
Savannah Reams, ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars! Georgia’s newly-mandated hands-free law will go into effect beginning July 1. This law restricts the driver of any vehicle from holding a cell phone…
Watch Out for SR 20 lane closures
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for drivers who may be traveling on US 27 (SR 20) at the Aucilla River Bridge. The westbound…
The Savvy Senior: What is COPD?
Dear Bob, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. What’s more, an estimated 24 million people have COPD today, but…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day My Daddy left this world and entered the gates of Heaven back on Feb. 17, 2012. My world has always been a little grayer since that day. I loved…
Robert “Bobby” Wesley Bullock
Robert “Bobby” Wesley Bullock, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 at UF Shands in Gainesville. He was born in Thomasville, GA, on July 29, 1957 to the late Betty…
Clyde Windol Connell
Clyde Windol Connell was a lifelong Florida resident, born November 24, 1933 in Wacissa. He passed into eternal life on June 6, 2018. A thirty-year state retiree, Clyde never stopped working. Whether…
Sandra Dalton Bishop
Sandra Dalton Bishop, age 76, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor in Moultrie, GA. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 12, at the Central Baptist Church in…
40 years of watermelon runners in Monticello
It is easy to say 40 years is a long time to do just about anything; but for the Kiwanis Club of Monticello, an organization with 93 years of serving Monticello, 40…
Fundraiser for July 4th Fireworks presentation is underway
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 continues to collect donations for the upcoming July 4th Ceremony and Fireworks presentation. The Fireworks presentation will be put on by Bubba Bullock…
Crime Beat
Garriett Laketh Copeland, 46, of Monticello, FL; arrested Saturday, May 26; charged with aggravated battery (domestic violence). Bond set at $10,000. Released same day. Gregory Jerome Hawkins, 58, of Tallahassee, FL; arrested…
Jellystone Park Jam will showcase 20+ Christian music groups in September
Jellystone Park Jam, one of North Florida’s largest multi-day gospel music events, is just a few months away and over twenty of Christian music’s finest bands are scheduled to appear throughout the…
From the Pulpit: A Dear John Letter Worth Sharing
A Dear John Letter Worth Sharing Is there any son or daughter in this world who is not thrilled by the declaration of “I’m proud of you” from a parent? I…
Elizabeth Baptist Church gets new Youth Pastor
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Brian and Louisa Saylor have joined the Elizabeth Baptist Church fellowship. Brian is the new Family and Missions Director. Their first Sunday was April 1, during Easter…