Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout our nearly 160 years of serving the Jefferson County community, The Monticello News has been a valuable reporter of events and recorder of history. Countless historical…
Healthcare Hero! Jack of all trades Paula Miller
ECB Publishing, Inc. Autumn Raulerson Paula Miller is quite the inspiration for her years of dedication to healthcare at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Physician Partners (TMH) in Monticello. We at Monticello News want…
Photo Feature: Marshall Slaughter speaks on experiences at Boys State
Photo Courtesy of Ed Gifford During the American Legion Post 49 membership meeting on the evening of Aug. 11, Marshall Slaughter delivered a presentation about his time at Boys State earlier this…
FSU College of Medicine awarded $19 million in federal grants to strengthen healthcare in rural Florida
Florida State University Contributor Florida State University (FSU) has been awarded more than $19 million in grants through the Rural Health Transformation Program to launch six new College of Medicine projects and provide resources to improve…
Leaves and Limestone: For the love of a tree
Jennifer Mason Contributor I have a large tulip poplar, Liriodendron tulipfera, growing outside my bedroom window. This tree is not really a poplar, but a member of the magnolia family. It has…
Charlotte’s Hope announces fall women’s conference
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Join Charlotte’s Hope Ministries for A Woman’s Journey to God’s Love and Promises With the Women of the Bible, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct….
North Florida College named one of Florida’s best companies to work for
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) has been named one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work For in Florida, earning the No. 31 ranking among midsized employers statewide in Florida…
ACA Warriors receive dedication from Central Baptist
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Aug. 9 at Central Baptist Church in Monticello, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were prayed over by the congregation. The event was held to…
This is our team!
Jackie Pons Superintendent of Schools Football has always been an important part of the Jefferson County tradition. For generations, our community has celebrated championships, all-American players, great coaches, and – most importantly…
JCS high school football has been put on pause; middle school still playing
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2026 season of the Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School’s (JCS) high school Tigers football team has been canceled due to low participation. The middle school…
Single-vehicle crash results in fatality
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Following the crash of a pickup truck into a tree on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 13, the vehicle’s driver was pronounced deceased on the scene. According…
Veterans, first responders and public eat free at Post 49 on Aug. 22
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Otto M. Walker Post 49 American Legion (1065 S. Water St.) will host an appreciation lunch in honor of military personnel and…
Support community journalism; support Jefferson County
What would Jefferson County be like without local news? Local newspapers serve a critical role in communities, providing trustworthy information, serving as government watchdogs, holding officials accountable and reporting on the local…
The Back-to-School Community Resource Fair at JCS was a roaring success
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Aug. 1, Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) was quite a bit busier than usual for a summer weekend. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Paint your house like a pro!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. How much time do you spend thinking about the paint for the outside of your home? If you are like most people, probably not a lot of…
FL Cares continues building access in Jefferson County with Lamont project
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it’s a project day, Eric Evans and FL Cares volunteers from across North Florida rise with the sun and make the long drive to wherever they’re…
Letter to The Editor: Vote – change every ineffective politician that has failed us
When I see all the election shenanigans that go on in many places, I realize we are truly Blessed in Madison County. I came to Madison in 1972 and met newly elected…
Crisis helplines for veterans are available
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Among the populations at above-average risk for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even suicide, veterans experience these issues at extremely high rates….
God will never quit on us
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist My daughter Wendy stood in her wedding gown before the full-length mirror. She and her bridesmaids chatted excitedly as they prepared for the very important day. I…
The 10 Commandments to be commanded in the classroom?
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents in Florida have been made aware of a possible change to educational law that could affect every student state-wide. Although the bill has yet to make…