Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Help with recovery efforts following hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continues to arrive in our area from near and far. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Healthy Start…
Donate nutrition shakes through Dec. 2
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has just begun to collect donations of nutrition shakes to support their patients. They are seeking nutrition drinks such as Ensure brand in…
The story behind National Native American Heritage Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today marks the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and learn more about the Native American cultures that have existed throughout history…
Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension welcomes new 4-H program assistant
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Say hello to our community’s new 4-H program assistant at the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office, Justice Barrington! Though she now lives in Tallahassee, Barrington considers herself…
Watering wisely
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been way too long since we had a drop of rain. Somehow most of the plants out in nature seem to be getting by on the…
Turning the Page: “No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai
Genre: Fiction My rating: 4/5 Written in 1948 and still one of Japan’s top 10 bestselling novels, Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human” explores an individual’s alienation from society. Presented in a semi-autobiographical…
Officials offer assurance that all storm debris will be removed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners are asking residents to be patient with the hurricane debris removal and disposal operation that is currently underway. “I know that it’s been a hot…
Will another storm soon be brewing in the Caribbean?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The good news is that the tropics remain quiet, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Nor does it foresee any storm activity developing within the next…
University of Florida Health Center to unveil Mobile Cancer Screening Bus
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, the University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center is scheduled to unveil their newest healthcare vehicle. According to a…
Keeping your pets safe this Halloween
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With all of the fun festivities and hullabaloo of Halloween, it can be easy to overlook potential risks that may be ever-more prevalent for your pets at…
A ‘buy one, get one deal’ – Stephen and Stan Monroe
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have spent much time in Jefferson County, it can be easy, at times, to feel like you’re seeing doubles, as Jefferson County is home…
Calling all business-minded kids!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People with a knack for making a buck often show this quality at an early age. Whether they run a lemonade stand, hold their own bake sale,…
Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen to hold meeting
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Nov. 21, there will be a joint meeting of the Madison County Cattlemen and the Big Bend Cattlewomen at the Madison County Extension Office, located…
Free health clinic on Nov. 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Pray. Pray. Pray. And vote.
As we wrap up another election season, I encourage you to pray for the candidates running in local and national races, and for each registered voter to vote wisely and responsibly. This…
Why do elephants form a circle?
Elephants are known to be protective and caring towards their young ones. Many of us have seen internet videos where elephant mothers have snatched their calves from the jaws of crocodiles or…
Why should we have a knowledge of God’s Word?
Knowledge of God’s Word does not come by chance; but by our choosing to learn. It does not come by accident; but by our acquiring a desire to know and a determination…
Church to open doors for prayer on Election Day
Tim Buchholtz Transforming Life Church While every election is important, many in the Christian Church see the 2024 election as having an even greater significance. Transforming Life Church will open its doors…
Teri Naylor encourages using one’s unique gifts to serve the unchurched
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Oct. 3 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by First Baptist Church Monticello, whose pastor, Sean Vickers, welcomed all and blessed the meal…
Warriors corral Stallions for Senior Night 2024
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy extended their unbeaten streak to nine games on Friday, Oct. 25, with a 49-0 shutout of the Stallions of Spring Creek Charter Academy,…
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