Updated at 3:10 p.m. The Jefferson County Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. The meeting, which will be held at the Courthouse Annex, is…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register…
Chamber holds golf cart giveaway to support local grants
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent years, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has been giving back to the community through their new small business grants. Right now, the Chamber is…
JCS hosts annual Military Ball
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The JROTC program at Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS) hosted their annual Military Ball on March 27. Dressed in formal attire and guided…
JCS adds nursing training trailer
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS), continues to invest in the future of its students with the unveiling of a new Career and Technical…
Nancy Wake: the “White Mouse” who stole the Nazis’ “Cheese”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The accomplishments of women in our society have often been overlooked, though I hope that trend continues to diminish over time. Military exploits, especially, seem to be…
Come and see
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Phillip, who had become a follower of Jesus, runs to Nathanael with the exciting news that they have found the one Moses wrote about, the Messiah. Philip…
Celebrate your administrative professionals today
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Administrative professionals are the steady hands behind the scenes that keep organizations of every kind running smoothly. On Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated on April 22, their impact…
Don’t let procrastination steal your year
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We’re well into the second quarter of this year. Are you on track to meet your work and home goals by the end of 2026? Or have…
Department heads begin making county budget proposals
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. An ambulance, an online permitting system and possibly higher fees for building and planning permits were among the topics mentioned by department heads as operational needs for…
ACA and JCS valedictorians and salutatorians announced
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy Valedictorian Leighton Faglie With a steady smile and quiet confidence shaped by years of dedication, Leighton Faglie has made her mark as valedictorian of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: How’s your grass looking?
Mickey Starling Columnist A common experience amongst us humans is the finding of the grass to be greener on the other side of the fence. This seems to be especially true today,…
Department of Education clarifies religious policies in schools
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent out a letter on Tuesday, March 17, to parents of students regarding religion and prayer…
Aucilla Christian Academy celebrates Senior Night
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Baseball The field lights glowed a little warmer on April 2 as Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted a heartfelt Senior Night for its boys baseball program, honoring…
Electrical safety strategies to emphasize throughout your home
Metro Media Electrical fires at home may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, but they’re a notable threat that should not be overlooked. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that…
County to update affordable housing rules
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently instructed staff to amend the Land Development Code (LDC) in order to ensure compliance with new state requirements that went into effect last…
County imposes burn ban
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you haven’t been burning outdoors because you thought that a burn ban was in effect, consider yourself ahead of the curve, as a ban is now…
Water management district finds possible violations at Trulieve
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a letter dated April 17 and addressed to Eric Powers, the chief legal officer at Trulieve, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) formally informs the…
Trulieve water problem surfaces at commission meeting (See side story of potential violations)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Trulieve’s alleged contamination of a creek on an adjacent property was a topic of much discussion at the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday…
Mother’s Day blooms bright in Jefferson County: Florals take center stage in a cherished tradition
Mandy Self Bloom Birdie Florals Mother’s Day in Jefferson County brings a burst of color each year, as families turn to flowers – the holiday’s most enduring symbol – to honor the…