Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Standing proudly in what is almost the heart of Monticello is a tall, cottage-style building with a simple and spiritual history. The building itself is located at…
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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…
Real things that don’t exist
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. I have always been a reader. Even when I don’t have time to sit down and read full chapters of a novel, I still enjoy catching a…
Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomes new Associational Mission Strategist
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. During their Fall Annual Meeting in October of 2022, the Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomed Pastor David Garrett to fill the position of Associational Mission Strategist. “We…
The Government is the problem
President Reagan observed in his 1981 inaugural address that the government was not the solution to many problems- it was in fact the problem. Fast forward to 2023, and a recent Gallup…
Central Baptist Church unveils new Discipleship Building
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we live by faith, not by sight.” It was this scripture verse that Youth Pastor John-Michael McCormick clung to during the entire development…
Florida Farm Bureau Internship program accepting applications
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) has an important role across Florida, including the farming communities in North Florida. Each year, the FFB hosts interns throughout its offices…
Sheriff’s Office to build new evidence room with $55,000 grant
Laura Young ECB Publishing,a Inc. The Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) has granted the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JSCO) a $55,000 grant to build a new, larger, stand-alone evidence room. Sheriff Mac McNeill…
Aiden Fadhel
Aiden Fadhel was born on August 10, 2022 to Andrew and Ashton Fadhel in Tallahassee and went home to be with Jesus on August 11, 2022. Although Aiden’s life was shorter than…
Celebration of life for Thomas Sutton Wimberly
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For the many people in the Monticello and neighboring communities, the news of the passing of Thomas Sutton Wimberly was a heavy weight to bear. Affectionately known…
Fundraising raffle to assist cancer patient
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t miss your opportunity to win one of several valuable prizes and help a worthwhile cause at the same time by buying your ticket for a drawing…
Memorial Day at The American Legion
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, as much of America lit up their barbecues and put on their favorite swimwear to enjoy the festivities of the three-day weekend, the country also…
Tomato “Feastival” to benefit local farmers Sunday, June 12, at Goodwood Museum
Submitted by Red Hills Farm Alliance The popular Red Hills Small Farm Alliance’s Tomato “Feastival” is back! The 17th annual Feastival will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Good Soldier/The Lord’s Army VBS Calvary Baptist Church Monticello Ages 4-12 May 31-June 2, 9 a.m. – Noon (850) 997-2165 Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3…
CRIME BEAT
Deshonta Kendall Smith, 28, arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Charged with violation of probation. No bond amount or release day information provided. Evelyn Marie Paramore, 29, arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Charged…
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie Robert de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, died March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Crime Beat
Barry Eugene Parker, 54, arrested on Friday, Feb. 19. Charged with violation of probation (VOP) on original charge of felony battery. No bond or release day information provided. Stephen James Monroe, 24,…
Two drug busts; three arrested
Felon caught flushing drugs Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) conducted a search warrant on Friday, Feb. 5, at a house located at 2806…
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