The story of an Air Force legend, as recounted by fellow Airmen and friends For those who don’t know, Major Bonnie Ann Francis was born and raised in Quincy, a small rural town in North Florida. Francis’ late parents – Leroy Francis and Thelma Lois Shaw – were her role models. They taught her at an…
Library kicks off hot summer with sweet frozen treats Our summer reading program is in full swing at the Gadsden County Public Library. To kick off the program, each child who signed up for the program was entered in a raffle to win a prize. A total of seven prizes were given away to those…
The Gadsden County High School Jaguars have their sights set on the famous Cam Newton 7-on-7 Tournament in Birmingham, but team officials say they need the public’s help to get there. The Jags are currently raising funds to help cover the substantial costs associated with travel and lodging to the tourney, June 28-30, plus the…
In 2018, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Chattahoochee, Florida, Inc. (MLK, Jr. Committee) initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at enhancing the long-term viability of local businesses in the City of Chattahoochee. The program, called the Support our LOcal Businesses Initiative – commonly referred to as the nationwide “S.L.O.B. Initiative” – was…
Annual Sneads Pageant this weekend at high school The Sneads Pageant is 6 p.m., this Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Sneads High School Auditorium. All former Sneads queens and current local area queens are invited to attend. Come and support your favorite contestant! Admission is $5 per person; children that do not require a…
Linda Kranert is a historian, activist and devoted volunteer who works tirelessly to educate, entertain and enliven the public, supporters say. Kranert is the driving force behind Chattahoochee’s Apalachicola Arsenal Museum, as well as myriad other community events and functions. Officially the “grants specialist,” Kranert is more commonly known to Arsenal visitors as museum coordinator….
New Year’s resolutions do not always go according to plan. Studies indicate that by the second week of February, about four out of five resolutions fail. Quitting smoking is no different. For many smokers, it can take several attempts to quit for good. The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida program wants you to…
The Gadsden County Humane Society/G.O.A.L.S., Inc. is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping cats and dogs in Gadsden County since 1997. We rely on donations and contributions to support our efforts. The Gadsden Humane Society is not a part of any government unit such as the county’s Animal Control. Our organization provides a number of…
A new assisted living facility opened this past week in Chattahoochee, and local business leaders hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to commemorate the event. “AngelCare With A Vision” assisted living operates in three buildings on five acres and is located at 3577 Flat Creek Road. The facility, owned by Tammy Ceasor, has five…
Due to severe damage in Chattahoochee from Hurricane Michael, this year’s Scott 1817 Seminole War Battle will be held at Landmark Park, 430 Landmark Dr., Dothan, Alabama. The re-enactment will run all weekend – Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2. Chattahoochee Main Street officials say the event will return to Chattahoochee next year. In addition to…
