Submitted by Frequita Barrington Louie Barrington Jr. was born into a large African American family in Lloyd, Fla. He worked hard from an early age, grew up and attended and graduated from…
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Local grad Dre Ben Frank soars into the national spotlight
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. 2021 has been a bright, shining year for performer and fashion designer De’Andre “Dre Ben Frank” Fagan. He’s launched clothing lines, headlined shows during Fashion Week in…
2021-2022 4-H Chick Chain Project
Each year the 4-H in Jefferson County hosts the Chick Chain Project. In this program, 4-Hers will select a chick that they will raise to adulthood. Throughout the project, the youth will…
Emeralds Gem Box: Happy Birthday Kennedy!
This Sunday, Oct. 17, will mark the 3rd birthday of my granddaughter, Kennedy! What a true blessing the last three years have been. When I had my children, I did not really…
Seth Lawless offered city manager job
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It didn’t take long last week for city officials to decide which of the two candidates who interviewed for the position of city manager should be offered…
Tyler McNeill appointed Supervisor of Elections
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has a new supervisor of elections. He is Justin Tyler McNeill, a fairly well known and respected member of the community with long experience in…
CRIME BEAT
Raudel Martinez, 29, arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Charged with fraudulent illegal use of credit card, marijuana smuggling, marijuana distribution, possession or use of drug equipment, possession of more than 20 grams…
Clyde Harold Malloy
Clyde Harold Malloy, 84, passed away on Oct. 7, 2021, in Monticello, Fla. He was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Monticello, the son of Woodroe and Adel (Brumbley) Malloy. He graduated from…
American Legion Post 49 visits Somerset’s ROTC
Submitted by Anthony “Tony” Minichiello On Sept. 3, members of the American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 in Monticello visited Jefferson Somerset’s Army ROTC unit. In the meeting, Post Commander Kenneth…
Revived prayer breakfast draws a crowd of 50+
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 50 people from various churches across the county gathered on Thursday morning, Oct. 7, to resume the ecumenical Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast after a hiatus…
War Eagles shut out Tigers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The potent Wakulla High School offense amassed nearly 500 yards of offense as the Jefferson Somerset Academy Tigers’ record dropped to 2-4 after they were shut out,…
Family Feud is coming to Florida
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The popular hit game show “Family Feud” is looking for Florida families. In a recent ad, posted to the official Family Feud Facebook page, the game show…
Routine traffic stop leads to drug bust
Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, Oct. 3, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas observed a car speeding in the area of Highway 27 and Highway 59. Deputy Thomas conducted…
What’s your type?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In this modern world of self-discovery and mental awareness, countless people around the globe are getting to know as much about themselves as possible. Modern technology provides…
Farmers, Tung Nuts, and Nazis: Growing up in the 1940s
Submitted by Rebekah Sheats It started with tung nuts and ended with Nazis. An unlikely story perhaps, but this is how it goes: Tung oil, derived from the nuts of the tung…
Aucilla Warriors for the WIN build access to improve independence!
Submitted by Florida Cares Aucilla Warrior Jake Grant’s sixty-three-yard touchdown run on Oct. 1 is an example of the Euphoric, Energetic Excitement (yes, the Triple’ E’ Extravaganza) that boosted the spirits of…
Big Bend Transit’s Bruton retires after 35 years
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Barbara Bruton has bid a fond farewell to Big Bend Transit, where she worked as a driver and in dispatch for 35 years. She retired on Sept….
Winning the SHIP Lottery
At the September 16 county commission meeting, Chairman Walker indulged me by allowing an item to be moved from the consent agenda (where there is no discussion) to the main agenda so…
Camp Cherry Lake modernization is desperately needed
I’ve spent the last 40 years fighting crime in Madison County with badge and book. I’ve arrested people when I had to, but I prefer teaching trades and other paths to lawful…
James Kenneth Dooley
James Kenneth Dooley passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla., after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jim was the youngest of five children…
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