Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Sept. 29, the Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warriors junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams hosted the Lady Buccaneers, from Branford High School. In both matches,…
Equipping Christians for combating evil
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he begins his conclusion by telling them about the equipment they will need to combat evil in this world and their…
Restored Glory is offering Thursday night workshops – starting tonight!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Restored Glory Christian Center has begun a series of Thursday night workshops. Pastor Eddie Yon has designed the sessions to edify, inform and transform the participants with…
ACA JV Golf season cut short, team brings home two trophies
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The junior varsity golf team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) ultimately brought home two wins for their school this season. The JV team’s first game was held…
Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner was a “Havana night” to remember
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Opera House (MOH) was alive with festivities on the evening of Sept. 25, when the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held their “Havana Nights” Annual…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo is Oct. 17-18
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. October is here, and that means a lot of things will begin happening. We will start seeing “It’s Fall Y’all” signs in the unlikeliest of places, we…
Congressional Conflicts: Lawmakers dump Tylenol stock before autism controversy
Mark Stricherz The Center Square Before President Trump warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, three members of Congress dumped stock in the Fortune 500 company that makes the popular painkiller –…
October is time to shine!
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist God calls us to be faithful and to make a difference. We don’t have to do great things. Little things we do can make a big impact….
Monticello City Council Meeting
City of Monticello Meeting Notices The Monticello City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. If you need accommodations to attend…
Learning As I Go: Fear is contagious too
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist There was another shooting Sunday. It was an attack on a church in Michigan. Whether we are of the same faith persuasion as the attacked church or…
Agriculture is vital to our region
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Agriculture in our region provides not only food and fiber, but also significant social, economic and environmental benefits. The agricultural industry generates jobs and revenue, promotes biodiversity…
Tigers fall to Trojans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 26, the Jefferson County Tigers varsity football team made the trip to Jasper to face the Trojans of Hamilton County High School. The Tigers…
Warrior volleyball teams spiking it on the court
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) volleyball teams continue to practice hard and play hard on the court. Showcasing their grit and skills, all three teams bring home some…
Sports foster a sense of community
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Sports encourage people to excel physically and develop fitness. Athletes tend to develop confidence and learn to work as part of a team. They make friendships that…
Celestial events to see this October
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. From a harvest supermoon to multiple meteor showers, October has some exciting celestial events to observe. -Super Harvest Moon on Oct. 6: The Harvest Moon is the…
World Teachers’ Day with Stefanie Prevatt
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day, an event to spread awareness of the efforts of teachers across the globe. This World Teachers’ Day, we’re shining a spotlight…
Clarke Family Chosen as 2025 Farm Family of the Year
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The farming community of Jefferson County anticipates the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting each year, as it is an important and fun gathering of friends, fellow farmers and…
Women’s Leadership Committee continues their hard work
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Sarah Fulford, Chair of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC), was working hard this year, and it didn’t stop on the night of the…
Door prizes ended the evening with smiles
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Farm Bureau Annual Meeting ended with a bang as little fingers created winners by pulling tickets out of a bucket. With prizes from baskets of goodies,…