Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Janet Sampson, who manages donor relations and special events across the panhandle for Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, spoke at Altrusa International of Monticello on Thursday, March 23….
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First United Methodist Church to remember Kathy Hicks
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The former pastor of Monticello’s First United Methodist Church, John Hicks, announced the tragic news that his beloved wife, Kathy, suffered a massive stroke on Tuesday, March…
Community invited to Good Friday service at Springfield AME
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Ministers’ Conference invites the community to a Good Friday service entitled “The Last 7 Words from the Cross” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April…
Aucilla Christian Academy announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
K3 – Mrs. Green All E: Tucker Anderson, Nate Baker, Hazel Louise Baxley, Leilah Davis, Thomas Demott, Jesse Grantham, Jackson Greene, Benson Hanway, Tyler Langley, Sarah Grace Richardson, Ande Grayce Shupard, Sawyer…
Jefferson K-12 announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Kindergarten All A: Agner, Kaylee; Arnold, Mason; Becker, Drew; Bello Urbina, Engie; Chandler, Jameson; Chapman, Cambria; Griffin, Sariah, Chapman, Cambria; Johnson, Karson; Kim, Tae, Mercer, Kayla; Moore, Syuri; Nealy, La’Nelle; Steele, Laterious,…
Monticello man arrested over concern of potential mass violence episode
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello man is being held without bond in the Leon County Detention Center on suspicion of a possible act of mass violence, after deputies found what…
How to help “restore the roar”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On July 1, 2022, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) the Jefferson County School District (JCS) to local control after five years of state-mandated charter school operation…
Ponderings…Safety in numbers
I saw a video the other day, and along with the video came a very important lesson, one I feel is important to share. In the video, a woman was describing something…
The Awesome Opossum
I would like to compliment the Jefferson County Journal and Heather Ainsley for her March 24, 2023 article “The Awesome Opossum.” I am familiar with “Possums,” having spent much of my life…
Monticello welcomes Kluckers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who regularly drives along U.S. Highway 19 South in Monticello has surely been witnessing the steady transformation of Chicken Delite into Kluckers Famous Fried Chicken &…
March is National Women’s History Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every March, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of women as part of Women’s History Month. Often the focus is on nationally known…
Lady Warriors fall to Cowgirls
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc It was a typical pitcher’s duel when the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors traveled to Madison to take on the Madison County High School Cowgirls on…
Pretty in Pink at Goodwood
Rose Rodriguez Goodwood Garden Volunteer What’s in a name? Dianthus Bath’s Pink, Pink swamp milkweed, Indian pinks. These are just a few of the hundreds of plants offered at Goodwood’s Spring Plant…
School board dissatisfied with limited budget update
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board held a workshop meeting on Monday, March 13, on the topic of monthly budget reporting. Acting Chief Financial Officer Carol MacLeod presented…
Rick Knowles recognized for lifetime of achievement
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) reached out to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), asking if they knew anyone who worked at the agency who would…
Ribbon Cutting for Emerald’s Southern Boutique
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 23, Monticello citizens gathered around the entrance of new business, Emerald’s Southern Boutique, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome them to the Monticello…
St. Phillip Community Center issues call for vendors and sponsors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The St. Phillip Community Center is the only recreation park located in the small St. Phillip community, and it is looking for support as it plans to…
Travis Richards to speak at April 6 prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will take place from 7 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 6. The April gathering will be hosted by First Baptist…
The Monticello Emporium cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed The Monticello Emporium into the local business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 16. Proprietors Keith and Nancy…
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