Another year, another rodeo! The turnout for the 2023 Big Bend Rodeo was phenomenal! The stands were packed with fans eagerly awaiting to watch what all the Gadsden County Horsemen’s Association had to offer. Outside the arena, there were plenty of booths to shop at and bring home a souvenir. The event was held on…
A special service honoring law enforcement personnel and first responders was held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Quincy on Sunday, September 10. Known as a “Blue Mass” (referring to the blue uniforms often worn by members of these public safety agencies), the service celebrates the service and sacrifices these individuals make in the line…
Inmates at Gadsden County Jail received a special visit from Florida State University’s Director of Football Relations Corey Fuller on Wednesday, September 6. Fuller is a Tallahassee native, and played defensive back for the Seminoles from 1990-1994, including their first National Championship season in 1993. Fuller was also a second-round NFL draft pick for the…
The senior banners arrived just in time for the Pirates first official football game of the season. Each senior athlete hung their banner on the fencing at the end of the field for display before heading to the locker room to suit up for the game. The September 1 game against the Arnold Marlins was…
We don’t need to look any further than the vehicle speeding up behind us or passing us at above the speed limit to see that we have a huge problem with appreciating the importance of “rule of law” in our country. Law, and its abeyance, is the glue that has held us together for a…
There are few gridirons in North Florida as historic as Corry Field. For nearly 100 years, football teams in Gadsden County have called Corry Field “home.” It is perhaps the oldest continuously-used football field in Gadsden County, and its past should be remembered by the community. Corry Field has been used by three local varsity…
NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS The City of Chattahoochee, FL will receive sealed bids for construction services for the following project: Chattahoochee Southside Senior Center (CDBG-CV grant funded). This project consists of converting an old school building into a senior center, along with related site work. A 5% bid bond is required. Completion date for…
Many investments of the City of Midway in the current administration has been in fortifying the sources in preparation of a potentially catastrophic event. In 2018, when Category 5 Hurricane Michael devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast, and many along the Big Bend were left in ruin and thousands left without power, a decision was made by…
As part of an ongoing series celebrating Gadsden County’s 200th Anniversary, the Soul Stroll may be counted as another one of its successes. This event, which was held on and around the historic Quincy Courthouse Square, one of the many put together by the Gadsden County Boards of Commissioners. Soul Stroll gathered a variety of…
Cheapoticket.com From the roar at Yankee Stadium to the energy at the Lakers’ games and the grandeur of AT&T Stadium – America’s iconic sports teams and their arenas are legendary. Now, with Miami Inter boasting arguably the world’s greatest footballer in Lionel Messi, the landscape is even more thrilling. So, what’s the ultimate sports experience…
