Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Registered voters are reminded that early voting for the primary runs from Monday, Aug. 3, through Aug. 16, with the primary Election Day set for Tuesday, Aug….
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 Aug. 13, the vehicle’s driver was pronounced deceased on the scene. According to…
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…
Don’t get fooled by current calm, hurricane experts warn
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Weather forecasters are cautioning Floridians not to be lulled into complacency by the apparent slow start of the 2026 Atlantic season, noting that its most active phase…
Making the most of one day in Yellowstone National Park
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. It wasn’t Old Faithful that stopped everyone in their tracks. It was a bull bison sprinting down the road, just feet from our car. Suddenly, the…
Edward Jones welcomes Trent Roberts as financial advisor
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Trent Roberts has joined Monticello’s Edward Jones team as a financial advisor. He’s available Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help individuals, business…
Give me eyes to see
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist According to those whose job it is to know such things, it takes about three weeks to become blind to the presence of stationary objects in our…