Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Complaints about alleged poor service by the company that provides bus transportation to students in the Jefferson County School District, or more specifically Somerset School, animated a…
Month: February 2019
Repaving on the way
Pearl Street slated for repaving Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nowhere near imminent, but one of Monticello’s worst street is set for repaving later this year or early next year at…
More on A-building
As a Jefferson County resident , am I the only one who thinks that spending another taxpayer dime on the “restoration” of Building A of the old Jefferson High School is a…
Spending priorities
I’d rather spend $20,000 on a bike trail we all can use than $200,000 for the misadventures of an elected official that benefits only him. I’m all for a second chance, but…
Reporter’s Corner:
In defense of small-town news I hear it more frequently than you’d imagine – in doctor’s offices, from family friends I’ve known for years, even professionals in other fields. It’s definitely a…
Rodger A. Miles
Rodger A. Miles, age 82, of Carrollton, GA and Monticello, FL, passed away Feb. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Bowdon, GA, son of the late Robert Newman “RN”…
Thomas A. Pertierra
Thomas A. Pertierra, 68, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Tom and his devoted wife of 46 years, Betsy, moved to Greenville, FL, from Orlando in 1999. Tom was a successful…
Crime Beat
Larosa Alexis Gaskin, 19, of Ocala, FL; arrested Saturday, Feb. 9; charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Bond set at $1,000. Released…
4-H Chick Chain Project Open to Youth
Many people are familiar with the term ‘4-H’ but do you actually know what the four H’s stand for? Head, Heart, Hands and Health! The 4-H Youth Development Program was established through…
Man gets 20-year prison sentence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A man who last week pleaded no contest to three sex-related charges involving a minor received a sentence that was not as harsh as the state was…
District Champs moving forward to State playoffs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been a tough season for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team. Despite a 9-11 season record, the Lady Warriors did manage…
Fate of Howard Middle School remains in limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Notwithstanding expressed interest in acquiring the property from two community groups, an actual money offer on the table, and the fact that the district is in dire…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Remembering my Daddy – seven years later Last Sunday, Feb. 17, marked seven years since the day I sat and held my Daddy’s hand and watched as he took his last breath,…
Laura “Diane” Hopson
Laura “Diane” Hopson, age 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday Feb. 14, 2019, at home with her son in Oxford, AL. Diane was born Aug. 18, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN,…
Loreatha J. Brooks
Mrs. Loreatha J. Brooks passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Madison, FL. She was born in Bainbridge, GA, and lived in Madison most of her life. She was a Christian,…
Soul Food tasting kicks off Black History Month at library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Folks and friends who visited the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 2 were able to partake in a traditional and heart-warming spread of…
Crime Beat
Recent felony arrests Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Antonio Rollison – February 5 On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kalinowski arrested Antonio Rollison, 26, of Tallahassee, on an active Department…
Career Day at Jefferson Somerset Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Career Day at Jefferson Somerset was very well attended with several community leaders giving of their time and talents to spend with the many students looking forward…
Love Don’t Lie
Local songwriter’s music featured in movie Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Love Don’t Lie is a world premiere movie coming out on Netflix, this spring. It’s an S.D.T Productions film with actors…
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