Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. By February, individuals interested in knowing the possible path of the Suncoast Corridor – the toll road that is slated to come into Jefferson County –…
Day: January 9, 2020
Crisis defused
Sheriff’s office navigates the complexities of crisis negotiation Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Law enforcement officers with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) were recently called to a local neighborhood in response…
Solar ordinance triggers discussion
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to get ahead of the curve, the Jefferson County Planning Commission this week was scheduled to revisit an ordinance that seeks to regulate solar energy generating…
Considering the legalization of marijuana
Regarding the legalization of marijuana, the argument against legalizing it has no credibility. I have a law enforcement background, so I may appoint looking at the issue objectively. Legalizing the purchase would…
“Watching the Finances”
Well folks…we made it. 2020! First, thank you to the many citizens who have approached and engaged in conversation regarding “Watching the Finances” column. Your feedback and offers to assist are greatly…
Edna Hood Fendley
Our beloved mother, grandmother and matriarch, Edna Hood Fendley, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the age of 89 years. She was born June 2, 1930 as the second of four…
Walter “Popeye” Mosley, Sr.
Walter “Popeye” Mosley, Sr., 82, of Lloyd, Fla., died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Greater…
Larry Joe Teasley
Larry Joe Teasley passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Jacksonville, Fla. He attended Aucilla school up until eighth grade, then went to Jefferson High School, where he graduated in 1965. He…
Vincent Edward “Buck” Brown
Vincent Edward “Buck” Brown, 50, of Lamont, Fla., passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Mt. Olive P.B. Church, with…
Emma Wilson Stokes
Emma Wilson Stokes passed away on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with burial…
Gladys Roann-Watson: life-long local, beloved school nurse and community leader
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Gladys Roann-Watson has lived in the Monticello community all of her life. She was born to John and Nellie Mae Miller-Mitchel, who were also lifelong residents of…
Tigers fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Jefferson Somerset Tigers made the short trip east to Madison County for three basketball contests against the athletes of Madison County High…
Heirlooms in bloom
Tending to heirloom camellia plants, cultivating a history of gardening Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When Tom and Susie Isphording bought their 1922 historic home in Monticello, the garden was far from…
Fulford elected to Farm Credit Board
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Contributor Farm Credit of Northwest Florida recently announced the election of Jefferson County’s Ernest C. Fulford to its Board of Directors. Fulford will be serving on the…
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