Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, since 1992, the Florida Dairy Farmers have recognized outstanding student athletes and coaches through their High School Sports Awards. Top softball players from each classification were honored with nominations and one player and…
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From the Pulpit…
And It Came to Pass A woman was sitting on her couch when a snake slithered past. The woman, deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to get her husband from the shower. Wrapping himself in a towel, he…
Drug Bust: Illegal narcotics in Wacissa
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 7, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Cpl. Boland and Investigator Matthews spearheaded a search at the home of Raymond T. Smith, of Wacissa. Through probable cause, the JCSO had obtained a search…
Former locals place in Georgia Olympics; move on to Nationals
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Cleveland “CC” and Woods Collins, the sons of Clee and Heather Collins, both placed in the USA Shooting Georgia Junior Olympic Championships during the May 5-6 tournament. “CC” Collins is a 19-year-old collegiate student at…
It Takes A Village: raising awareness against drunk driving
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Drunk driving effects no demographic more than any other. Across all races, all classes, all genders and ages, driving under the influence effects everyone. “We are all driving the same roads,” said Claudia Machado, a…
Passing Parade by Nelson Pryor, Guest Columnist
Stocking Up We have in our midst, in North Florida, a company that, country wide, operates 14,000 stores, and generates annual sales of $22 billion. Yes, every day is dollar day at the Dollar General. Dollar General Dollar General had…
Jefferson County’s Retired Educators present $500 scholarship to Kristal Nogal
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Kristal Guerrero Nogal, the Valedictorian for the 2018 graduating class at Jefferson Somerset, was the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Jefferson County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) on Tuesday, June 12. Presenting the Dr.…
June Church News Notes
June 20 First Presbyterian Church hosts EaglesWings, an outreach ministry serving the community, on the first and third Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are always needed to distribute food items and to donate non-perishable food items. Contact Coordinator…
Georgia’s hands-free law effective as of July 1
Savannah Reams, ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars! Georgia’s newly-mandated hands-free law will go into effect beginning July 1. This law restricts the driver of any vehicle from holding a cell phone except to report emergencies or while in a…
Watch Out for SR 20 lane closures
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for drivers who may be traveling on US 27 (SR 20) at the Aucilla River Bridge. The westbound lane will be experiencing closures until Friday, June…