ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, June 12, 2025 Models for Aveline Boutique included (left to right) Sara Halpin, Lorene Williams, Gwen Halpin, Peggye Bullock, Savannah Ward, Tracey Knowles (owner), Phoenix…
Miss Watermelon Queen from 2024, Maggie Boyd, studies abroad in Spain
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. June 1, 2024, was a life-changing day for Maggie Boyd. With no previous pageant experience, she was crowned the 2024 Miss Watermelon Queen, also taking home the…
Watermelon Run 2025
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the morning of Saturday, June 7, over 120 registered runners and walkers lined up on East Jefferson Street to await the air horn signifying the beginning…
First Watermelon Festival Kickoff Block Party held
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2025 Watermelon Festival saw the start of something new on June 6 with the introduction of the Kickoff Block Party to the lineup of festival events,…
Contest winners showcased at 2025 Awards Show
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of the kickoff block party on the evening of June 6, the winners of the Watermelon Festival contests were announced, along with the festival’s Grand…
Driver sentenced for 2023 fatal cycling accident
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, September 22, 2023, Florida Highway Patrol responded to an early morning call involving a traffic collision that took place on Wacissa Springs Road. A pickup…
Lula Mae Keaton turns 108!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Warmest congratulations to Lula Mae Keaton, who celebrated her 108th birthday on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Her family gave her a birthday celebration on Saturday, June 14,…
Tourist Development Council in flux and under scrutiny
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) appears presently to be in a bit of turmoil, according to comments made at the Jefferson County Commission meeting on Thursday, June…
The Pulpit The unity God desires Ephesians 4:1-6
One of Aesop’s fables tells of four oxen who were such great friends that they always kept together when feeding. A lion watched them for many days with longing eyes but, never…
“Constitution Alive!” begins in September
Bill Snyder “Constitution Alive!” Host The “Constitution Alive!” class is a popular video series filmed in Independence Hall and known as “The Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution.” Please join us for class…
Casa Bianca M. B. Church: Walking in God’s plan for 153 years
Story Submitted Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 153rd anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. The historic church is built on a rich history that has…
When our faith is tested again and again
You’ve noticed something different about yourself. Previously, when you faced obstacles, you’d give up. Now, you persevere and see the project or trial through … … even when it feels as if…
Drawing our picture of God
There’s a story about a young child who was vigorously coloring a picture. His brother noticed the boy’s concentration and asked what he was drawing. Without losing a moment’s momentum, the boy…
JCHS Class of 1975 holds successful 50-year-reunion
Lloyd Monroe Contributor More than 50 classmates participated in the Jefferson County High School (JCHS) Class of 1975’s weekend-long reunion on June 6-8. Friday evening’s social/mixer took place at the home of…
Juneteenth Celebrating the path to freedom
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu Known as one of America’s oldest holidays, Juneteenth (June 19)…
Girls of Royalty holds purposeful activities
Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty Mentoring Program, Inc. (GOR) has adopted bylaws that state the organization’s nine purposes. Three of those are as follows: • to help the girls gain…
Senior Center aims to extend its reach
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s no reason for any resident of Jefferson County over the age of 60 to be home alone when there’s a wonderful place that welcomes seniors for…
Letter to the editor
I read recently about speaker Johnson chastising Elon Musk about disagreeing with the president or his party. I thought back to a story told by President Reagan comparing life in these United…
What a good bouy!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This spring has been unseasonably hot, and the sweltering heat is far from over. Now is an ideal time to put on your swimming trunks, slather on…
Jefferson Express bus shuttle may cease service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The affordable express bus shuttle service that Big Bend Transit (BBT) operates between Monticello and Tallahassee is slated for termination, unless county officials decide to pick up…