Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. When new school years begin, so do a multitude of other activities. College, professional and high school sports start showing off their skills on fields and courts…
Walker Family donates portrait of late commissioner to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Family members of the late Stephen Walker recently presented the Jefferson County Commission with a portrait of the former commissioner, along with a plaque, both intended for…
Senator Simon and Representatives Shoaf and Tant to hold Jefferson County Delegation Meeting
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Local elected officials, leaders and citizens will have the opportunity to meet with Jefferson County’s Florida Representatives Jason Shoaf and Alison Tant, as well as Florida Senator…
JCS and MCHS volleyball teams meet on the court
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Jefferson County High School (JCS) Tigers volleyball team was hosted by Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls in volleyball action in the MCHS gymnasium. Both junior varsity…
Warriors pound Panthers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team traveled to Edison, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 29, to face the Panthers of Pataula Charter Academy. The Warriors…
Tigers edge Stingrays
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County varsity Tigers football team picked up their first win of the season on Friday, Aug. 29, when they traveled to Pensacola to face the…
State takes emergency action to continue local senior services
Laura Young and Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (AAANF) will assume operations and services at the senior center at 1155…
Re-zoning, who pays?
I am writing this letter as a concerned neighbor about the proposed rezoning of 370 S. Jefferson St. as requested by Ms. Evelyn Hagan owner of Hagan Funeral Service. The land in question…
Duke Energy continues support for JCEF
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy has been a steady supporter of the Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF), and their commitment is continuing into the 2025-26 school year. At a JCEF…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Basil and other light loving seeds
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When my lavender seed packs arrived in the mail, I was surprised to learn that they require light to germinate. What? Usually seed planting instructions tell not…
The Pigskin Poet
Well week one of this 2025 season has come and gone, Some coaches are ecstatic, others wondering what went wrong. Beating Texas, Ohio State is the new # 1, Saturday the Buckeyes…
ARI’s public conference takes the stage next month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute’s (ARI) free biennial public conference is coming up fast. Starting Oct. 3 and concluding on Oct. 4, each day of the event will…
Celestial events in September
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those of you who like to keep eyes on the skies, September is bringing some astronomical events for you to enjoy. -Throughout September, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus,…
County finally transmits comp plan to state
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has approved for transmission to the state for review and comments the county’s updated comprehensive plan, a necessary step in the process for…
The Pulpit: Why is Satan so successful?
Ted Okolichany Columnist In Matthew 13, Jesus gives us the parable of the sower and explains it. He follows this with the parable of the wheat and tares (24-30) and explains it…
Answer me this
Pastor John Hicks Columnist What is greater than God and more evil than the devil? The poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it you’ll die. Who am…
The American Relief Act of 2025 assists farmers and producers affected by natural disasters
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now…
Florida welcomes license-free saltwater fishing day on Sept. 6
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Sept. 6, Florida is opening its waters to free saltwater fishing for everyone, even if one does not possess a fishing license. License-free fishing days…
Madison County’s first baseball great: Archie Ware
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Before Greenville native Lorenzo Cain made Madison County proud with his World Series win with the Kansas City Royals in 2015, Archie Ware put Greenville on the…
At a loss for words: more idioms to consider
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have been to the grocery store lately and checked out egg prices or any number of other food items, you may have thought “this is…