The driver perished when the SUV she was driving left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rain showers had been moving through the area on June…
Ponderings… Bees without wings
The other day, I had a rare day off work, and I was helping Ben at the kennel when I spied a small black lump balanced on the tip of a blade…
4-H International Exchange has space available for three host families
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have ever considered hosting an exchange student, this summer might be the perfect time to take the plunge into citizen diplomacy. The 4-H International Exchange…
From girls to queens
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Margaret Frazier recalls she has been working with young people all her life, so out of a desire to continue her passion, she began the Girls of…
What to know about tick bites and Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people are educated about the dangers of a tick bite and Lyme disease. However, what many do not know is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a bacterial…
What exactly is the Bible Belt?
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. When discussing geography, the term “belt” comes up frequently. The term originated to denote areas where certain crops were grown. However, over time, it has evolved to…
Ask an expert
One of our church members had her niece at services with her this past Sunday who was a recent college grad with a degree in biology. When I said that she was…
Woman’s Club celebrates local boutiques’ fashions
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…