Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (375 S. Water St.) has just announced some new activities. Enjoy Senior Cinema at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 (TODAY!)…
The 2026 Florida constitutional amendments: what they really mean (and my opinion)
Official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. We have very important decisions to make for our individual counties and for the state of Florida. After Tuesday, Nov. 3, more than an estimated…
Three years of lower millage rates — and a county moving forward
Paid for and approved by Austin Hosford, Republican, for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 4. I have talked a lot about fiscal responsibility during the past four years as Jefferson County’s Commissioner for…
Year of events planned to celebrate county’s 200th birthday (new logo and coin unveiled)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens and officials alike recently got to see the unveiling of a proposed bicentennial logo and coin specifically designed to commemorate Jefferson County’s 200th birthday, as well…
Early voting for general election set to begin Oct. 19
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the November general election only weeks away, important deadlines loom for would-be voters. The first one was on Monday, Oct. 5, which marked the closing of…
Breast Cancer Awareness Special B-Section
In this week’s paper, our Special B-Section is all about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read all about misconceptions about breast cancer, possible causes of breast cancer and more. For page 1, click…
Team Jefferson delivers in the wake of the storm
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.,…