Tosca Williams Community Partnership School at JCS The Tiger Closet at Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School, is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s clothing (sizes 4–14) to help our…
Post #49 installs 2025-26 officers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 held a special ceremony on Saturday, July 19, to install its officers for the 2025-26 year. Leadership and staff from…
When heaven feels more like a dream
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist What has been the most anticipated event of your life? The greatest day ever? The moment you thought would never come? As a freshman in high school,…
Chin-wags and paraprosdokians
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Every now and then we come across a word that is new to our vocabulary and understanding. Chin-wag, for instance, means having a friendly conversation. Kind of…
Thankfulness
Pastor Nathan Peeler Columnist I know that November is a few months away, but I thought it might be appropriate to reflect on thankfulness outside of our national holiday. This year (2025)…
Air conditioning is our best friend
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Here in the U.S., and especially here in Florida, just about the most important appliance we have is our air conditioner. Many of us have central HVAC,…
Artist spotlight: Martin Thigpen
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. “The possibilities are limitless when you create stained glass art,” or at least that’s the belief of Martin Thigpen, a Jefferson County artist with a passion for…
Last road paved with 2022 road bond
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County recently expended the last of the $3.8 million bond that it secured in conjunction with the City of Monticello in 2022 for road-improvement projects in…
Architect provides cost and plan for completion of A-Building restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The remaining cost for completion of the A-Building restoration is an astonishingly high number, considering Jefferson County’s fiscally-constrained status. This cost, however, pales in comparison with what…
Part of Old Lloyd Road set for resurfacing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents can soon expect to see road construction on the section of Old Lloyd Road from the I-10 overpass to 500 feet east of Lloyd…
Celestial events in August Perseids, planetary parades and more
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those of you who like to keep eyes on the skies, August is bringing a few astronomical events for you to enjoy. -Aug. 9 is the…
Commission may go live on social media
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have begun exploring the possibility of broadcasting Jefferson County Commission meetings live on Facebook and other social media platforms. Commission Chairman Austin Hosford brought up…
BLOOM BIRDIE FLORALS celebrates a new beginning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Something new is growing brightly, tucked into the northeast corner of Courthouse Circle at the heart of Jefferson County. It’s Bloom Birdie Florals, which just this June…
“Cool as a cucumber” and other veggie-inspired comparisons
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Without a doubt this has turned into a cucumber summer. Since we are right now smack dab in the middle of the two hottest months of the…
Regenerative agriculture makes for happier soil
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson is an agriculturally-focused county, and as such, many of us are blessed to be able to get eggs fresh from the chickens, enjoy watermelon not only…
Wildlife mural officially unveiled
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Dogwood Street was closed to vehicles on Friday, July 25, to make room for vendors and a crowd of visitors who came for the official unveiling of…
County officials eye possibility of expanding rec park
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are interested in exploring the possibility of acquiring a small parcel of land near the Jefferson Country Club to expand the recreation park. It’s all…
Three new laws aim to benefit veterans
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Three new bills that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law aim at strengthening the state’s support systems for veterans and their families. The governor called…
Nine children drown, five million pools recalled
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer, families everywhere purchase above ground pools from major retailers and anticipate hours of splashing fun for their children. Be careful! Over five million pools are…