Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The local community is setting up a network of support for the family of Matt Tuten, who was recently diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma of the…
Brett Kelly becomes assistant baseball coach
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Brett Kelly, who was born and raised in Jefferson County, is now an assistant baseball coach at Jackson State Community College (JSCC) in Tennessee. Brett Kelly is…
County now has organizational chart for its operations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a hierarchical organizational chart of its operations and the established lines of command, a longtime goal of officials. County Manager Shannon Metty presented…
County’s legislative goals aim at courthouse renovation, emergency shelter construction
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently approved its priority legislative list for the projects that it will seek to get funded by the Florida Legislature during the current…
Ponderings…Love which holds us steadfast
This weekend, I was honored to be invited to witness the union of two of my friends, as they entered into a new chapter of their relationship. It was a beautiful wedding,…
Groove Nutrition celebrates first anniversary with Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, March 1, was a special one for one of Monticello’s brick and mortar businesses. Groove Nutrition celebrated the completion of their first year in business, since…
Girls of Royalty focuses on upcoming year
Mary Madison Contributor On Jan. 11, the Girls of Royalty (GOR) kicked off the new year by holding an open board meeting with participation from the CEO, board, officers, mentors and supporters….
VFW honors JCFR firefighter
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Joey Tillman as its Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Fire Chief Derrick Burrus,…
What happened to all the dogwoods?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Used to be that creamy white dogwood blossoms were an iconic sign of spring in the woods and along the roadways of Jefferson County, as well as…
Song of the Week: “Tear Off the Roof”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Lake is no stranger to hit songs, and that continues with his 2023 release of “Tear Off the Roof,” which can also be enjoyed through a…
JAG still seeking student artists for local show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) always sets aside April for an exhibition of art created by local students. The show is open to all students who live in…
Lucreaty Clark and her lost art
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. How many forms of art have been lost to time? The hustle and bustle of the modern world has ushered many skills that were once necessary into…
Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Commission on Ethics (FCOE) last week issued its finding on an ethics complaint filed against former Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, who was…
Superintendent requests “Performance Audit” of school district
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Superintendent of Schools Jackie Pons has requested an outside “Performance Audit” of the Jefferson School District. The initiative is a component of Pons’ efforts to rebuild the…
Mayor Cox gives talk about city council successes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. City of Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox spoke on “The State of the City” at the monthly luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March…
Senate bill aims to defeat minimum wage requirements in some instances
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed bill making its way through the current legislative session would allow employers to sidestep the state’s minimum wage requirement if they are able to classify…
County Comp plan back to drawing board
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials continue trying to complete the revision of the comprehensive plan, a document that sets the community’s vision 20 years out and that must be reviewed…
Celebrations abound for March Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. March is well known and loved for its connection to St. Patrick’s Day, and throughout the month people all over the world come together to celebrate the…
At a loss for words: Middle Age madness
We’ve spent several joyful moments exploring phrases from the 1800s that are still in occasional use, so let’s explore a bit further back. Looking into the Middle Ages, we find plenty of…
CareerSource to host Coffee with a Veteran
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, March 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. in partnership with CowHouse…