On the Job with Ralph Jackson

After moving to Lee County for better schools, Jocilyn Hardguittini turned a lifelong passion for Latin cooking into Flavor & Fuego, a growing catering business with plans for a food truck and, eventually, an upscale Hispanic restaurant.

Lee County homeowners have until Aug. 1 to apply for homestead and other property tax exemptions for the 2026 tax year, a deadline members of the Lee County Board of Tax Assessors highlighted Monday as they encouraged eligible residents to take advantage of available tax relief.

The Terrell County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its efforts to strengthen local business relationships through community celebrations and networking opportunities, recently recognizing two new businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies and announcing its next “Coffee & Connections” event in Sasser.