Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello man has been arrested on grand theft charges after stealing a dog worth $1,000. On Tuesday, November 6, Jefferson County Deputy Harrison responded to a…
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Donor leaves historical society $100,000
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) last week was the recipient of significant donation from one of its former members — the late William K. Kirkpatrick, who…
Tensions flare at school board over JES
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As with any Jefferson County School Board meeting, the Monday, December 10 regularly scheduled gathering of the school board began with a prayer, pledge of allegiance to…
The real loser in the Midterms: Individuality
After the election, sappy statements on social media exhort us to bow down in praise that the first minority this or the first woman that was elected and how this means we…
Christian Concepts
What is on your 2019 reading list? Early last Friday morning I completed my fifty-third reading of the Scriptures. Monday, December 17, 2018, I will begin reading through them again. Some may…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Merry Christmas The countdown is finally coming to an end. Christmas is less than a week away and a brand-new year is less than two weeks away. Shopping, cooking, parties, Santa Claus,…
Christmas cheer at the Chamber
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, at its location on W. Washington Street, with more than 100 members…
My View
Something fishy is going on The Jefferson County School Board will meet on January 14, 2019. At that meeting they will most likely vote to lease the Jefferson Elementary School to Sandra…
RECALL: Children’s Ibruprofen sold at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The pharmaceutical company that produces Equate, CVS Health and Family Wellness brand of infant’s ibuprofen has issued a recall for all three brands of children’s pain reliever…
Hurricane Heroes
Bringing coats to the children of Jackson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, December 8, the Monticello Altrusians traveled to Marianna (Jackson County), FL. to bring a load of winter…
Milton Driggers
Milton Driggers, 61, of Madison, FL, passed away at Madison County Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2018, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Milton worked for the United States Post Office for…
Crime Beat
Justin Scott Mabry, 32, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, Dec. 2; charged with burglary of occupied dwelling, unarmed; aggravated assault with deadly weapon (motor vehicle); and battery on person 65 years or…
The Centerpiece of Christmas
I came across some “Dear Santa” letters written by kids. One letter I read made me wonder whether Elliot was able to get off the naughty list. He wrote, “Dear Santa, I’m…
County Tropicana’s speech winners chosen
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tropicana speech contest for fourth, fifth and sixth graders was held on Tuesday, December 4, at the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) campus. Drawing the…
Lawmakers visit Monticello
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2019 legislative session set to begin on March 5 and legislative committee meetings beginning as early as this week, the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation held…
Is driving with an unbuckled minor child abuse?
Senate Bill 128 says yes Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A new bill has been filed for discussion during the 2019 session of the Florida Senate that would create stricter punishments and…
Febbie C. Montgomery
Febbie Calanthy Montgomery, 52, of Tallahassee, FL, passed at the Hospice House on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 15, in Beth Page Cemetery,…
Doris Brown
Doris Brown, 72, of Thomasville, GA, passed on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Oakfield…
Fannie Mae “Pie” Odom Ricardo
Fannie Mae “Pie” Odom Ricardo, 65, of Monticello, passed at home on Friday, December 7, 2018. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist…
Alice “Sister” Venette Peck
On October 10, 1959, our beloved Alice “Sister” Venette Peck was born to Milton, Sr. and Emma Lou Francis Stubbins. She received salvation on July 24, 1970 at the age of 10…
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