Story Submitted On Friday, March 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary hosted a moving Women’s History Month celebration titled “A Proud Salute to Jefferson County Women for Outstanding Leadership and…
Victor Lustig: Taking crime to new heights
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Few historical monuments stand out as much as the Eiffel Tower, which looms near the Seine River in Paris, France. At 984 feet high, it was the…
Do you ever wonder if God gets tired of your constant mess-ups?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Maybe you’re feeling so discouraged after a recent slide back into sinful behavior that you’ve stopped reading your Bible and praying. Because of this, you’re feeling more…
Signs a home exterior needs updating
Metro Media Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do…
A butterfly named Thomas
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the week after Easter. The good news is that Christ is alive. The bad news is how little impact that event is having in…
Letter to the Editor: The “No Kings” Demonstrations: Powerful Protest or Shallow Posturing?
The right to peaceably assemble and to hold public demonstrations is a cornerstone of American civic life, rooted in the freedoms afforded to us in the Bill of Rights, and protected by…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling Columnist Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the “Santa Claus” movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Jefferson County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91,…
Home interior trends on the rise
Metro Media Trends that seem ubiquitous one day can seemingly vanish before the sun rises again just 24 hours later. That’s especially true in the digital age, when overnight celebrities and viral…
Here comes the springtime season of love
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, twice a year, an invasion falls upon residents of North Florida. This invasion consists of thousands of insects, paired up in twos end to end…
Learning As I Go: It’s Not a Game
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I watched a precious friend worship Jesus yesterday. Her life hasn’t always been easy. Each week, no matter what troubles are present in her life, her hands…
From the Sunny Side: Adventurous memories
Rick Patrick Columnist Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with my older sister. Since I am the youngest of three, perhaps I should clarify. I was visiting with my oldest sister,…
Florida Public Health Week – April 7 – Hurricane response
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor Many Floridians are unaware of the extensive role their county health department plays in hurricane response efforts. While today serves as an important reminder for…
ALDI remains on target to open store this summer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Rumors aside of the possible delay of the opening of the ALDI store in Monticello because of a construction problem, a spokesperson for the company told the…
– Sign up now – Watermelon pageants set for June 6
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Kilpatrick Auditorium, located…
Tonya Roberts shares faith lessons learned from her students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 2 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) and featured one of its faculty members, Tonya Roberts, as…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its…
Florida Public Health Week – April 6 – Data driven insights
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health is celebrating Florida Public Health Week by highlighting a different health topic each day. The focus for Monday, April 6,…
Community-wide celebration began Easter week in Monticello
Story Submitted The annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration was held on Saturday, March 28, on the campus of First Methodist Church of Monticello. The weather was beautiful, and those attending enjoyed the…
Commission speeds up county manager’s transition
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s becoming difficult to keep up with the changes at the county manager’s office, fast as they are coming. On Thursday morning, April 2, the Jefferson County…