Articles by Staff
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Giant gator landed in Lake Seminole
Randy Hand of Bainbridge, Georgia, his wife Michelle Hand, brother JR Hand and father Willie Hand killed this 13-feet, 4-inches long, 680-pound alligator on Lake Seminole September 16 during Georgia’s authorized alligator hunting season. When water began flooding the boat the four were hunting out of, they rushed to shore, where Hand discovered the alligator…
West Gadsden Middle School coronates Homecoming King and Queen
West Gadsden Middle School Principal Sonya Jackson recently celebrated the crowning of Shadasia Thomas as Miss West Gadsden and Brandon Potter as Mister West Gadsden. Other contestants for the crown included middle schooler Ayonna Harrison and elementary school student Jada McNealy.
West Gadsden Middle School names top scholars
West Gadsden Middle School’s Jr. Beta Club – which promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students – crowned Middle School scholars Ja’Veon Oliver and Keizoria Bellamy and Elementary School scholars Ja’Kobe Bouie and Mackenzie Williams recently. The goal of the Jr. Beta Club is to prepare…
Student speaks at Florida Missing Children’s ceremony
West Gadsden Middle School fifth-grader Denim Rhames won a statewide speech contest recently for fifth-graders in recognition of Florida Missing Children’s Day (September 10). Rhames’ speech was titled, “This Is How I Stay Safe All Day.” The annual event is held to remember Florida’s missing children, to recognize the state’s efforts in child protection and…
Donuts with Dads at Sneads High
Sneads High School’s Donuts With Dads event was part of the Florida Department of Education’s “Dads, Take Your Child to School Day,” designed to encourage men to get involved and to spotlight the indispensable role dads play in educating young people.