News across Jefferson County

Is it a hurricane or a typhoon?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In William Shakespeare’s famous play, “Romeo and Juliet,” the late-great bard said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, Juliet was referring...

Let them shine, let them shine, let them shine!
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist There are times in our lives when we have opportunities to reach out and touch people in special ways. October is one of those months which gives...

SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary never says “no”
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Debbie Snapp’s SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary is a thriving 15-acre sanctuary and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jefferson County that provides food, shelter and medical care to countless cats...

Spread the word and peanut butter!
It's time for the annual UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge! Donations locations include UF/IFAS Extension Office, Trophy Creek, Renasant Bank, Tupelo's, Gulf Coast Lumber, Jefferson County K-12, Aucilla Christian Academy Franklin Academy and...

Tigers senior volleyball players recognized during match with Madison
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc On Monday, Sept. 28, the Jefferson County Tigers junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams traveled to Madison to face the Madison County High School Cowgirls. In the...

ACA celebrates Fall Sports Senior Night
On September 25, Aucilla Christian Academy celebrated Senior Night for its Fall sports. Read the full article, see senior athlete photos and more by clicking here.

Cattlemen invite community to Oct. 8 meeting and membership drive
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association is inviting local cattle producers, agricultural professionals and community members to its upcoming meeting and membership drive Thursday, Oct. 8. The...

Hurricane facts you may not know
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, it’s never too late to learn something new about hurricanes. Here are some facts from the National Weather...

This hurricane season looks to be historic
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant one. For the first time in many...

Exchange the lies you believe for God’s truth
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist How would your life be different if you understood that God loved you, despite your imperfections and feelings of unworthiness? If you truly understood – better yet,...

Jefferson County Animal Control is packed
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a post made on Sept. 5, the Jefferson County Animal Control kennel recently housed over 50 dogs. The commentator said the facility, designed to hold...

Monticello Free Clinic is Oct. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church will be seeing patients on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Free Clinic, volunteer physicians and...