Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Jan. 12, 2026, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence in Lloyd in reference to a dog which had been shot. The dog had…
Bucket truck rear-ends pickup on I-10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 29, at around 7 p.m. a bucket truck rear-ended a pick-up truck towing a trailer on a westbound section of Interstate 10 in Jefferson…
Photo Feature: Speaker from Sea Turtle Conservancy visits JCS
Photo Courtesy of Jefferson County K-12 On Jan. 26, Evan Cooper from the Sea Turtle Conservancy visited Jefferson County K-12 as a guest speaker. By showing a presentation and allowing students hands-on…
Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court
(Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12) Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron…
Letter to the editor
Dear Hailey, I am writing regarding the January 4, 2026 article in the Monticello News entitled Candy Jones and his house on the hill. I am the grandson of Charles Lafayette Jones…
Free health clinic is Feb. 3
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
ACA’s basketball Warriors celebrate Senior Night
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Before the basketball game on Jan. 9, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) honored its soon-to-graduate Warriors with a Senior Night. Ben Faglie, Caine Demott, Caleb Walker, Hunter Slaughter…
Senate passes Rural Renaissance Bill
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a bipartisan vote on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the second day of the legislative session, the Florida Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill (SB) 250, titled Rural Communities,…
JCHA’s Annual Meeting is coming up on Feb. 5
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) is planned for Feb. 5 at the Monticello Women’s Club. JCHA’s Annual Meeting is a public…
Four ACA cheerleaders attend the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. While attending a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp last year, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) cheerleaders Addalyn Collins, Pearl Justesen, Avery Pearson and Aubrey Raker were selected…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Paige
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Paige, a tuxedo kitty, is…
Florida Run for the Fallen will pass through Monticello on Feb. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 6, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service…
Randy Murrell receives Florida Bar pro bono award in Supreme Court ceremony
The Florida Bar Contributor The Florida Bar recognized 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a Jan. 22 ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida. One…
Extension office to offer free diabetes prevention program as part of a research study (sign-up extended to Feb. 9)
Updated Jan. 29 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than one in three adults in the United States unknowingly have prediabetes, or slightly elevated blood glucose levels. This physical condition puts them…
Letter to the Editor: It is time for tough choices!
It is time for tough choices I empathize with Shannon Metty. To be at the center of such controversy must be extremely difficult. It’s unfortunate the Sunshine Act forces such a…
Adult education classes available now
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Adults interested in earning their GED or becoming proficient in English can now take afternoon or evening classes through Jefferson County Schools (JCS). Adult Education Coordinator Christie…
Events for Jan. 28-31
JANUARY 28 (Wednesday) The Keystone Genealogical Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello…
Fire & Nature Festival is rescheduled for Feb. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Red Hills Fire & Nature Festival, originally planned for Saturday, Jan. 31, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 7, due to the cold and windy weather…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Windy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Windy, a beautiful siamese cat,…
Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in Florida
Duke Energy Foundation Contributor In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The…