Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. For nearly 45 years, Sabrina McDonald has called Jefferson County home, embracing its small-town charm and close-knit community. Born in Casper, Fla., she moved here as a…
Remembering Prohibition: When America went dry
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. On Oct. 28, 1919, the United States Congress passed the Volstead Act, setting into motion one of the most dramatic and controversial chapters in American history, Prohibition….
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Bo
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Bo, an 8-year-old tabby cat with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. Though he may be a little shy at first, once he…
Fun Halloween crafts for kids
Metro Media Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping…
JCS celebrates Homecoming 2025!
Laura Young and Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Homecoming Week 2025 was a special time for the Tiger roar for Jefferson County Schools (JCS), with lots of opportunities for its football team,…
Slew of bills take aim at property taxes
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A slew of tax-relief measures have thus far been filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session, all of them aiming to reduce or eliminate property…
“Night of the Living Dead: Live” continues this Halloween weekend
Local actors bring cult classic to the historic Monticello Opera House Johnathan A. Cooks Contributor This Halloween weekend, prepare for a frightfully fun finale as “Night of the Living Dead: Live” shambles…
Warriors whip Spartans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors finished their regular season in impressive fashion with a 33-0 shut out of the Spartans of Scintilla Charter Academy, in Valdosta,…
Fundraising service to benefit senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Fundraising Service to benefit the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (JSCC) will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Missionary Baptist…
What’s there not to like about a little extra property tax relief?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When property owners soon get their tax notices from the tax collector office for the current fiscal year, they will find a slight downward adjustment to the…
County joins statewide effort to promote economic development
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is getting more serious about promoting economic development. The Jefferson County Commission recently ratified a Primary County Partner Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Florida…
Another enjoyable Ghouls Night Out
This past Thursday, my daughter and friends and I enjoyed another Ghouls Night Out in Downtown Monticello. The weather was perfect and the shops were open with all sorts of sales, treats…
Events for Oct. 27, 28, 29
OCTOBER 27 (Monday) A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at 11:30 a.m. the last Monday of each month. For information about this month’s meeting place,…
Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 2
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Until the Sunshine Protect Act passes in Congress making Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent – if it ever passes – Floridians will have to continue “springing forward”…
Donations sought for U.S. Army monument at national cemetery
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A fundraising effort is underway for the creation and placement of a U.S. Army Memorial Monument on the Memorial Walkway of the Tallahassee National Cemetery off the…
“Soul on Fire” lights up theaters
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for a movie that will provide inspiration and encouragement, “Soul on Fire” may be just what you’re looking for. The movie was released in…
How important are Florida’s forests?
John Dooner Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc. Florida Forests Week is Oct. 26-Nov. 1. It’s a special time for those of us who own, manage and depend upon Florida’s forests for our livelihoods….
Signs it might be time for a room addition project
Metro Media Contributor No one enjoys being in cramped quarters. Whether a person battles a legitimate case of claustrophobia when confined in tight spaces or simply prefers a place to stretch out,…
The burning question: Is your home fireproof?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The short answer is no. It is simply not possible to fully fireproof a home, even a very modern one. But you aren’t here for the short…
Toshoa tales
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What was it like to go to Aucilla Christian Academy in the 1980s? Here are some snapshots of student life from the 1983 Toshoa yearbook. The staff…