Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist I have discovered that everything in life can teach us a lesson. The question is, are we willing to learn? For example, my son, Michael, decided on a…
Tigers close flag football season with semifinal appearance
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers varsity flag football team saw its postseason run come to an end Tuesday, April 15, following a 14-0 loss to the Suwannee Bulldogs…
Many Tigers track runners advance to regionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers Track and Field athletes had two big meets in April, ending the month as district runner-up as a team and with many individual…
Deaf History Month honors those who innovated American history
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Ludwig van Beethoven, Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are names synonymous with history, but they also share a unique bond. They were trendsetters who also experienced hearing…
Award-winning “The Price” music video filmed in Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that an award-winning music video was filmed in Jefferson County? The tune the video is set to is “The Price” by Adrianna Freeman. Freeman…
New oil painting exhibit to open at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Oil paintings by Steven Andrews that depict North Florida coastal and rural scenes are going on display Saturday, May 3, at Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG). The community…
Another above-average hurricane season predicted
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Early forecasts are out for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, and indications are that it will be another above-average in activity, if…
County does well in latest audit; some problems persist
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the latest annual audit report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the county did financially well for the period, but it is still not completely out…
Bill proposes exempting flood-mitigating improvements to properties
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A joint resolution of the Florida House and Senate that is making its way through the legislative committee process would establish an amendment creating certain new exemptions…
Commission honors Rev. Eddie Yon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently issued a proclamation recognizing the Rev. Eddie L. Yon, founder and senior pastor of the Restored Glory Christian Center, whose stated mission…
Way Back When
April 22, 1955 Monticello Parents-Teachers Association elected Mrs. W.L. Hunter as president; A.M. Keith, Mrs. W.G. Stephens, and Mrs. J.B. Ritch were the other officers. The PTA Library committee urged the support…
Legacy of “The Boston News-Letter”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Newspapers like the one you’re reading today play a valuable role in society. They keep citizens informed on the happenings of their community and the world around…
Garden Club annual plant sale is this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with a lush new shrub or bright…
Capital Health Plan donates $50K to Second Harvest
Capital Health Plan Contributor Capital Health Plan (CHP) has deepened its investment in community well-being by donating $50,000 to Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The charitable contribution will help the nonprofit…
Donny Kay Powell
Donny Kay Powell, 66, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Monday, April 14, 2025. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in New Zion Cemetery, Greenville. Viewing-visitation is 4 p.m. to 6…
Deacon Edd Keaton
Deacon Edd Keaton, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born in Monticello, Fla., on Jan. 6, 1953, to the late Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson and the late JB Williams. He was raised by…
Law enforcement gives tips on how to avoid car robbery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There is no way to predict when a crime will be committed. What’s worse is that there is also no way to predict with 100 percent certainty…
Chamber hears update on local Community Partnership School
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce heard from Dr. Lori Livingston at their monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, April 1. In introducing Dr….
The First merges into Renasant
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People driving in downtown Monticello have likely noticed a small addendum to the sign for The First, issuing a “Welcome to Renasant.” This comes after a merger…
Education Foundation presents its 2025 awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) gave a number of awards at its annual celebration event on Tuesday, April 8, recognizing several teachers and students for…