The Baker County Press

12/09/2024

Meet our fearless leader, publisher, and doer of all the things: Jessica Prevatt!

Jessica was born and raised (for the most part) in Baker County. Her father was in the Navy, so she moved to a few different places during her younger years.

She returned to Baker County in time to start Kindergarten and graduated with honors from Baker County High School in 1996. Jessica started with the newspaper in January 1998 as a part-time graphic designer and office help. Over the years the job merged into full time and over the last 27 years has been involved in all aspects of our community newspaper publishing from circulation to advertising sales, paper delivery to photography, and everything in between. During those last 27 years, she married Jamie Prevatt and they have two sons, Landon and Jamie Lee.

"Community news was not my career path, but I am so grateful to former owner Jim McGauley for giving me the job offer and former teacher Debbie Charko for the recommendation to him when he was looking for someone. Baker County is my home and has been for several generations of my family. I am proud to continue the tradition of recording the history of our county."

12/07/2024

Christmas Festival until 4 today and the parade starts at 6 pm.

12/07/2024

Competition cheer

12/06/2024

Christmas in the Park 5 to 8 pm tonight

12/06/2024

We're blown away that we're over 18k followers now!! 🤯 We figured it was a good time to re-introduce ourselves.

Starting next week, we'll be sharing one of our team members individually and sharing a little about them each day. But for now, here's a sneak peek at our small, but mighty crew keeping this place running and keeping YOU informed on all the happenings right here in Baker. ❤

Special shoutout to our other contributors: Brittany Wright, Bob Gerard, Kaitlyn Morgan, Jim Nichols, Buddy & Sally Harvey for all their hard work as well!

📸Photo Credits: Alaina Crawford Photography

12/06/2024

If you're a local business owner here in Baker County, we want to keep in touch! We've created an email list just for you! So you can stay in the loop about promotions, events, or other ways to support you.

We don't just deliver the news, we help businesses market themselves and be seen by the people who need their services!

We want our local economy to thrive and to be a resource for small businesses in print and digital formats. We promise not to spam you, so sign up today. ☺️

12/05/2024

Wrestling

12/05/2024

Girls weightlifting

12/05/2024

We truly love supporting the small business community in Baker County. The friendships we have made over the years are priceless!
This holiday season, get out and support small business in our area, like Franklin Mercantile. They do so much for our community supporting residents, schools, sports and organizations!
Thank you, Cathy, for the kind words and support!!!

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Since the Baker County Press spotlights so many other local small businesses, I think it’s time they had a turn! Since 1929, the Baker County Press has served our community well, covering local news and events. From the time they featured the opening of the mercantile in 1993 until now, they have been our biggest cheerleader in publishing. As this season progresses, I see Jessica Prevatt going far beyond her role as publisher, following up with visits, videos and encouragement for those who can advertise. She recognizes that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. That includes the Baker County Press. Show your support to them as you are able. To Jessica and staff, we appreciate you and look forward to many more years of working together!

12/05/2024

🎅ICYMI: Here are the upcoming Christmas parade and festival details! Vendors! Who's gonna be there? Tag your business below and share what you'll have!

👉Check out our article here: https://bakercountypress.com/2024/12/christmas-festival-and-lighted-parade-saturday/

12/04/2024

Get ready for this weekend's Christmas festival, parade, and park celebration in Macclenny. Schedule and closure info at bakercountypress.com.

12/04/2024

Are you ready for this weekend's Christmas festivities? Here's what to expect

12/04/2024

It is beautiful in there!!!

Join us for our Christmas open house this Saturday, Dec 7! It’s an easy walk from the Christmas Market to the Historical Society (Old Jail) at 42 W. McIver St! Come enjoy our Christmas decorations and refreshments while touring our building and library!

12/03/2024

JV and varsity girls basketball

12/03/2024

Hard freeze expected tonight. Protect plans, pets, pipes and people 10 p.m. through 9 a.m. Wednesday.

12/03/2024

Jacob Miller grew up in Baker County and now attends Jacksonville University (JU) near where his truck was burglarized at the Jackson Commons apartment complex about 3 a.m. on November 21. Read more and see security video at