Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager When tough times hit, you truly see what a community is made of. Following the storm that moved through our area this past weekend of Oct. 9,…
Tigers claw volleyball victory from Trojans
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) Tigers varsity volleyball team defeated the Hamilton County High School Trojans in a straight three-set…
Warriors volleyball wins three games back-to-back
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors junior varsity (JV) recently played their last volleyball match of the season, and the Varsity Warriors have nearly reached the end…
Warriors defeated by Flashes
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In varsity football action on Thursday, Oct. 8, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors went on the road to Hilliard to face the Flashes of Hilliard High…
Events for Oct. 12-18
October 12 (Monday) The Jefferson County School Board has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St. To attend via Microsoft Teams, use Meeting ID 229 905 633 064…
SHIP affordable housing program receiving renewed emphasis
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioners recently heard from a representative of DSR Consulting and Management, LLC, on the status of the county’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and the steps…
MPD personnel trained in lifesaving techniques
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. During life-threatening situations, every second counts. Having basic knowledge of first aid, choking prevention and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can make all the difference during an emergency. Recently,…
Florida Forest Festival is ‘Celebrating 250 Years of Our Roots!’
Story Submitted From its humble beginnings honoring the hardworking men and women of the forestry industry, the Florida Forest Festival has grown into a massive homecoming for the entire Perry community –…
Elizabeth Baptist Church to celebrate 195th Homecoming on Oct. 18
Story Submitted Pastor Glenn Canup and the congregation of Elizabeth Baptist Church wish to invite all to participate in their 195th Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18. The church is located at…
Child of God, person of worth
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John…
Food support is available from many local sources
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many groups throughout Jefferson County regularly distribute free food to assist residents who need groceries: A New Day Initiative 1599 Waukeenah Hwy. 8 a.m. until the food…
Haunted Lab coming to library Oct. 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) is presenting a spine-chilling “Not a Lab Rat” Haunted Laboratory experience on Friday evening, Oct. 16. The event takes place after hours…
SCFR earns state rescue team designation
Suwannee County Fire Rescue Contributor Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) announces that its Special Operations Team has officially been designated within the State of Florida Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) System as…
Adopt a new friend for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month
Jefferson County Animal Control Contributor If you’re interested in adopting a new family member or friend from Jefferson County Animal Control, call them at 850-342-0184, or swing by 1697 S. Jefferson St.,…
Capital City Bank scam alert
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a new round of scams to look out for that could trick you out of your bank account information from Capital City Bank. The company’s Fraud…
Apply now for AgVocator Scholarship
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Contributor Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is now accepting applications for its 2027 AgVocator Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders who…
There’s cheese in them there caves
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who was around in the ’80s will probably recall those cans of cheese and other food items labeled in black letters on a white background. The…
Church League softball continues
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As the 2026 Church League Softball teams approach midseason, there is plenty of action left to be enjoyed by everyone at the Madison Recreation Complex, located at…
Rev. Gloria A. Cox selected to represent Women in Ministry
Story Submitted The Reverend Gloria A. Cox of Monticello was selected as a featured preacher representing Women in Ministry at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 11th Episcopal District Annual Conference, held August…
Jefferson County included in state of emergency declaration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is one of 25 counties listed on a state of emergency declaration that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ahead of Tropical Storm…