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Phirst Phamily back-to-school giveaway brings joy…
Kalinda Pyles Gadsden County News Service The spirit of unity, service, and community empowerment was on full display this past…‘DJ Day’ proclaimed in Gadsden County…
The teen is traveling nationwide to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as he can, while bringing…Gadsden County commissioners decline to go…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Facing potential budget shortfalls and cuts, the Gadsden County commission convened for a budget workshop…Legal Advertisements
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-2025-CA-000242-AXXX-CX IN RE: FORFEITURE OF ONE (1) 2019 POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE VIN: 56KMTB004K3143694 Claimant: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR. __________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR., A.K.A. ROBERT LESTER HARRISION, JR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING…
8th Annual Big Bend Rodeo set for Aug. 22–23 in Quincy
The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council, in partnership with the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association, will host the 8th Annual Big Bend Rodeo on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, at the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association Arena in Quincy.Gates will open at 6 p.m. each night. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m.The event will include traditional…
Divided Gadsden County Commissioners choose new interim county administrator
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service After a divided Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday evening to select Reginald James as the new interim county administrator, the board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve James’ contract.The role of county administrator has been filled by interim administrator Roosevelt Morris since November 2024, when the board…
Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees elects Eugene Lamb, Jr. as chair
Special to The HeraldGadsden County News ServiceThe Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees elected Trustee Eugene Lamb, Jr. as the new Board Chair at their August 18 meeting. He succeeds Trustee Karen Moore. Long-time trustee Frank Messersmith was elected Vice-Chair. Trustee Lamb is known for deep-rooted connections to the College and community. Initially appointed…
Grace Notes
Found and forever Nancy Kennedy My husband and I have been watching “Major Crimes,” a standard murder-of-the-week show with a tough police captain, a squad of detectives — and, tucked inside the crime investigations, a surprising story about being found and made family. This series also centers on the relationship between the captain, Sharon Raydor,…
Home Country
Slim Randles When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree while his mother and father had an absolute fit. We knew we were looking at a dead baby bird, as it…
NURSE JUDY’S NOOK
My bucket listJudy Conlin I have been thinking about my bucket list of late.You know -a list of things you’d like to do before you’re dead. I searched high and low throughout this house, and I couldn’t find one. As I went through every desk and cupboard, Nurse Judy, my know-it-all alter ego comes up…
Grace Notes
Found and forever Nancy Kennedy My husband and I have been watching “Major Crimes,” a standard murder-of-the-week show with a tough police captain, a squad of detectives — and, tucked inside the crime investigations, a surprising story about being found and made family. This series also centers on the relationship between the captain, Sharon Raydor,…
Today Can Be Different
Bible verses to pray over our kids this school year Sheryl Boldt What is your prayer for your child or grandchild this school year? Perhaps you’ll be praying for them to have a great school year; to excel academically and push through the pesky roadblocks that have held them back for too long; and (with…
Gadsden County Extension Column
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium Set to Empower Panhandle Agriculture The UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension Team will host the 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium on Thursday, September 4, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida. This full-day event is tailored to support emerging and beginning farmers across…