Photo Courtesy of Gordon Sasser Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill (left) selected JCSO Detective Abby Sasser (right) to represent Jefferson County in the 10th Annual Patrol Stroll on Oct. 15, where local…
County creates citizen’s recognition award
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is poised to combat the media notion that because of the “gatekeeping” nature of news, the ordinary person rarely receives recognition, except if he or…
NFC seeks applicants for new Elementary Education degree amid statewide teacher shortage
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program, set to begin Spring 2027. The program comes as…
A political comeback
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist A general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even-numbered year. That means Tuesday, Nov. 3, is our general…
Trunk or Treat to support Backpack Buddies
Michelle Dollar Contributor Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County is teaming up with Aunt Louise’s Farm for Trunk or Treat on Halloween night 6-8 p.m. Bob and Louise Jones of Aunt Louise’s Farm…
County officials finalize multimillion wish list for oil-spill money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In follow-up to a recent decision, local officials have now formally revised the projects that they want to see accomplished with $12.6 million in RESTORE Act funding…
Winter forecast calls for continued El Niño influence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is credited with contributing to a quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and it will likely also influence the coming winter…
Jefferson County awarded $ 2.5M grant for industrial park improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Mere months after applying for a $2 million grant from FloridaCommerce, Jefferson County was awarded $2.5 million in funding via the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to install…
Warriors ground Seahawks
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors put up over 250 yards on the ground in their varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 16, to defeat the hosting…
Free legal services planned for Monticello
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF), a non-profit organization that focuses on providing free legal assistance and representation to low-income, vulnerable residents in North Florida, is bringing…
Warriors stung by Hornets in the Rural Class District Five volleyball Championship
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors volleyball team faced off against the Lafayette High School Hornets in the Rural Class District Five Championship…
Sheriff’s deputy assigned to animal control (Planned expansion of facility given green light)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s animal control operation continues to see improvements, the latest being the addition of an animal cruelty investigator and the approval of a planned expansion and…
Beyond books: how to make the most of your library card
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When you think of your library card, chances are that you imagine it by its most common function as the small card that you hand to the…
Barber history: Would you like those ears lowered or removed?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. What man doesn’t recall those Saturday morning trips to the barbershop? It was the spot where the sweet fragrances of talcum powder, aftershave and Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit…
Appreciate your principal for National Principals Month
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The month of October is the time to celebrate National Principals Month, which aims to recognize and celebrate the leaders who bring their schools and communities together,…
Monticello CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Event: November 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free spectator admission and barbecue
Mandy Self Contributor I’d like to invite you to the Monticello CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1321 S….
Rodent rage: Stay alert during Rodent Awareness Week
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2014, the Professional Pest Management Alliance has annually observed Rodent Awareness Week to highlight the seasonal surge in rodent activity that comes with the drop in…
Health Department to hold county employees’ wellness event
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A healthy worker makes for a good employee, resulting in higher productivity, lower absenteeism, better retention and improved focus, among other benefits. The research, at least, indicates…
Leaves and Limestone: October is Native Plant Month
Jennifer Mason Contributor October is native plant month! Now is a wonderful time to get out and take a drive through Jefferson County’s lovely countryside to admire the wildflowers! There is a…
St. John’s Baptist to host Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 25
Story Submitted St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everything will be free, and everyone is…