“A lot of people told me, I needed to go to Monticello.” So said Jody Dean, the head ghost hunter with the Hunting the Dead group. Dean has been “hunting the dead”…
Author: Laura Young
Let your voice be heard…ask Jefferson County candidates your questions
On Wednesday, July 22, ECB Publishing, Inc. will be publishing a special issue pertaining to the upcoming August 2020 Primary Election. In that issue of the Monticello News, reporters with ECB Publishing…
Plane found in Jefferson County
Two Jefferson County residents stumbled upon a remarkable find earlier this week. Byron Love and Kaley Love, two siblings from Monticello, were cruising timber (surveying and estimating the amount of timber in…
County Commission meeting goes virtual – here’s how you can join
Despite changes to their normal procedures, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will still be holding their regularly-scheduled meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Due to rulings from President Donald Trump…
Advisory: Drivers should watch out for cyclists this weekend
This weekend, the Dirty Pecan cycling event will again be coming to Jefferson County. This event, which has brought thousands of cyclists to the county, will be held on Saturday, March 7….
NEW HEAD COACH FOR THE TIGERS
It was with fanfare that the Jefferson County Tiger family welcomed the new official head coach to the team on Tuesday night, Jan. 28 The hiring comes after a season of 2019…
911 is back in service for Jefferson County
Several Jefferson County and Monticello residents received a cryptic text alert during the evening of Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8:53 p.m. The alert, which originated from Jefferson County’s Emergency Management office, offered…
BREAKING NEWS: Fugitive on the run after shots fired
FINAL UPDATE — As of 2:25 p.m., Law Enforcement has left the area at this time. Earl is not in custody. You may resume normal activities in this area BUT please be…
Man arrested after soliciting Jefferson County minor for nude photos
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A man who solicited a Jefferson County minor for sex acts and sexually explicit images or videos has been arrested in the State of Louisiana by Florida…
Flood advisory for Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Aug. 19, the National Weather Service (NWS) located in Tallahassee has issued a flood advisory for several big bend counties in North Florida, including Jefferson…
Monticello man dead in multi-vehicle pile-up
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers and local first responders sped to the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 10 on Thursday, Aug. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. One person is dead…
Tigers’ Head Coach Smith fired
Head coach for the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset High School Tigers, Leroy Smith, has been fired from his position as head coach, as of Thursday, Aug. 8. Smith, who coached the Tigers…
Two injured during Highway 90 wreck
A Tallahassee driver and a Monticello driver were both transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a wreck that took place on Highway 90 (Mahan Drive) on Wednesday, June 26. A little after…
Burn Ban
Jefferson County placed under burn ban Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As fires rage across the Florida Panhandle due to dry weather conditions and hot temperatures, Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) has…
Give blood, save lives on May 14
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, May 14, Jefferson Somerset will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. While staff and students are invited to come and…
Fire at Tillman Funeral Home
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. At 7:44 a.m. the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCRF) and the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) were dispatched to Tillman Funeral Home, located at 620 E. York…
Robbery, chase, gunshots in Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Two men were arrested on Wednesday, May 8 following a robbery and chase by law enforcement officers. At 9:43 a.m., Monticello Police Department (MPD) dispatch received a…
Get ready to ride: Monticello Bike Fest riding into town this weekend
Is there any place in North Florida that is more suited for countryside cycling treks than Jefferson County? Those with a passion for the cycling through the great outdoors and beautiful countryside…
Enter the Capital City Bank scholarship essay contest
Each year adjacent to the June Watermelon Festival, Monticello’s Capital City Bank hosts the annual essay contest. The essay contest is open to current high school juniors or seniors (who are enrolled…
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