Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Local African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, Bethel AME Church, is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31. The event is set to take place from noon…
Do politics bring out the worst in people, or do politics bring out the ‘real’ in people?
Emerald Greene Publisher Political season … Most of us cannot wait for it to be over! Even those running for office seem to anticipate its end. But why is that? Is it…
Meet the Jefferson Co. SROs: Corporal Alfredo Brown
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. While students at Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) are busy learning, Corporal Alfredo Brown is hard at work keeping campus secure. As a school resource…
Meet the Jefferson Co. SROs: Turning Point SRO Corporal Jerry Blackmon
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At Turning Point, Jefferson County Schools’ alternative education center, Corporal Jerry Blackmon serves as the school resource officer (SRO). With decades of law enforcement experience, Blackmon hopes…
Meet the Jefferson Co. SROs: JCS SRO Deputy Maurice Arnold
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. While students at Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) are busy learning, School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy Maurice Arnold is hard at work keeping campus secure….
Meet the Jefferson Co. SROs: Reserve Deputy Matt Chaffin
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), Reserve Deputy Matt Chaffin has been the campus officer since April 15 of this year. Though he is relatively new to the…
Is Amendment 3 already impacting city decisions?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Concerns about current budgetary constraints and how proposed increased property tax exemptions may affect local governments’ revenues if voters approve Amendment 3 in November are already causing…
Honoring our local heroes: a night of gratitude and valor in Jefferson County
Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager Contributor There are moments in the life of a community when time seems to stand still, allowing us to see clearly the strength, devotion and neighborly love…
JCS honors distinguished alumni at Ultimate Tailgate Rally
Darin Lamar (center left) accepts his Legacy of Excellence Award on behalf of the 1982 State Championship Tigers football team. With Lamar is school board member William Brumfield (left), Superintendent Jackie Pons…
JCS Crowns PK through 12th grade Homecoming Court
Congratulations to JCS 2026 Homecoming Queen Jakila Joyce and Homecoming King William Massey (pictured above)! Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) brought together students, families…
Tigers shutout North Florida Christian in Homecoming blowout
CLICK HERE to see the full four-page spread on Jefferson Tigers Homecoming 2026! Stories include: • Tigers celebrate Homecoming spirit week • Distinguished alumni honored at community tailgate • Homecoming royalty crowned…
Warriors win on Homecoming
See full coverage of all ACA 2026 Homecoming activities in next Wednesday’s, Nov.4, Monticello News! Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors wrapped up…
County will finally get to use $500,000 grant for A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After multiple years of delays and back-and-forth rounds with the Florida Division of Historic Resources (DHR), a change in the scope of the work to be performed…
Hunters are the heart of managing CWD in deer
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Since its initial discovery in 1967, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most serious wildlife diseases facing state wildlife agencies and could decimate deer…
Why “best-by” dates aren’t the best decider
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is familiar with the “best by” dates that are displayed on food products’ labels. Less common, however, is an understanding of what these dates actually mean,…
School bus with 37 children on board crashes at “Dead Man’s Curve” near Wacissa
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, a field trip turned into a terrifying incident as a Thomas County school bus carrying 37 children left the…
Monticello City Council to meet Monday, Nov. 2
The Monticello City Council will hold its regular meeting a day early on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., rather than on the first Tuesday, due to the General Election on Nov….
New free website explores the history of Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For history enthusiasts or locals wanting to learn more about their hometown, a new resource is available. The website 1stFlorida.com was created by longtime Florida resident David…
Jefferson County now offers in-house passport photos
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Previously, when applying for or renewing your passport in Jefferson County, you had to have the photo taken at CVS or Walgreens. Now available is the Jefferson…
Meet your 2026 Teen Miss Jefferson County, Chloe Pitts
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant took place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, in Monticello, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event was hosted by ECB Publishing, Inc. and…