Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Gus Rojas, the county’s former budget officer who resigned midyear in 2025, will be returning to the county manager’s office as a consultant on a contractual basis….
Be a tourist in your own town
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometimes we all get caught up in the day-today busy-ness of life. Between taking the kids to school or a sitter, going into the office just in…
Local business couple takes issue with city requirements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A local entrepreneurial couple continues having problems with the city and its administrative arm over the enforcement of certain regulations. Erik and Amy Paul appeared before the…
A jackass for Jesus
Rev. John Hicks Columnist Donkeys are classified as asses. Jacks are male asses, hence jackasses. It’s not flattering to be called a jackass. The definition of a jackass is a person who…
Leaves and Limestone: Smoke and flame azaleas
Jennifer Mason Contributor The air is thick with smoke as I get ready to work in my vegetable garden. It seems as if folks have gone burn crazy. Now I know that…
Ebenezer Baptist announces Holy Week services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ebenezer Baptist Church, founded in 1828 and located at 466 W. Hatchet Rd., has a number of special services scheduled for Holy Week. The Palm Sunday service…
Memorial M.B. Church announces Holy Week services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tony Bowdry and the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church family invite the public to join them for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday services during Holy…
National Agriculture Day: Celebrating the industry that built Jefferson County
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, on Tuesday, March 24, communities across the nation take time to celebrate the importance of agriculture during National Agriculture Day. The day is a reminder…
Community-wide Holy Week services start Monday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the calendar of Christian observances, Holy Week falls between Palm Sunday and Easter. It’s a time to commemorate Jesus’ last days on earth. Worship services during…
County manager provides transition plan for her departure
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county manager’s office has now submitted to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners a plan detailing the orderly transition of the operation to the deputy…
Animal control separates from solid waste, gets own director
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a self-standing animal control department, along with a new department director. She is Cassie Griesheimer. County Manager Shannon Metty informed the Jefferson County…
Spring has sprung!
Merry Ann Frisby Guest Columnist Despite the cold snap that froze us all recently, Spring has sprung! We have reached that amazing time of year when both the azaleas and camellias are…
Property fraud alert system sends false warnings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re a property owner who is registered with the property fraud alert system provided by the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office, you may have recently…
Wildlife Center to offer Easter Eggstravaganza
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at The North Florida Wildlife Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4. Hop through the gate as early as 9 a.m….
Local fireworks and more being planned for America’s 250th
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A committee of more than 20 people have begun making detailed plans for Jefferson County to have a fireworks show this Fourth of July, along with other…
Flea Across Florida is April 10-11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets”…
Speaking your mind – at what cost?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Several years ago, Brianna, a Facebook friend, reminded us that when we become wiser with our words, life becomes better. Sometimes, the wisest words are the ones…
Chelsey McCoy speaks at prayer breakfast about “faith as a mustard seed”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 5 Community Prayer Breakfast took place at First Baptist Church of Lloyd, whose members provided a delicious morning meal. After music led by Mike Gresham…
The Madison Passion Play to take the stage
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busily preparing…
Eastern lubbers are hatching now
Ed Duke and Sam Hand Florida A&M University Mid-summer is the time when North Florida residents typically notice the largest numbers of adult eastern lubber grasshoppers. The females are seeking appropriate places…