Six counties were added to a federal disaster declaration as President Joe Biden on Saturday visited the state and pledged support for rural North Florida communities hammered by Hurricane Idalia. “We’re here to help the state as long as it takes,” Biden said during an appearance in Live Oak. After landing Saturday afternoon at Gainesville…
As shooting incidents continue to occur in schools nationwide, government agencies are constantly working to find ways to deal with these threats to children. Following the 2018 mass shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, located in Parkland, which claimed the lives of 17 people, the state legislature passed a bill creating the Coach…
The Midway Police Department invited the public to join them for barbecue this past Saturday. The event was held at the Eugene Lamb Recreation Center. The meal, which was sponsored by Mission BBQ, consisted of pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, green beans and coleslaw. Cupcakes and cookies were provided as desserts. Those who attended…
Visit Gadsden Arts this Summer for all kinds of creative fun. The ArtZone is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a wide variety of crafty activities for all ages to enjoy, all absolutely free. Need a day of family fun? On June 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is…
On June 2, various groups, churches, and organizations gathered at the Quincy Track Field on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The main mission is to support cancer patients, their caregivers, and the eventual eradication of cancer. Many of these groups, having personal connections to cancer, came…
The West Gadsden Historical Society held its annual Open House a little early this year, on Monday, May 29 instead of July 4. The move from Independence Day to Memorial Day was made to avoid the upcoming summer heat, and the event start time of 10 a.m. was coordinated so the public could enjoy the…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the purpose is to raise awareness of mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health as it affects your ability to be present, stay focused…
The Greensboro Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in Gardner Hall. The Council had new members to welcome: Councilwoman Jacquelyn Barber won the seat formerly held by Elizabeth Henderson, Councilwoman Brenda Martinez ran uncontested for the seat formerly held by Juan Guerrero. Council Member…
In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it’s gotten worse every year. The 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar losses rose even more after age 70, and much more after age 80. Why are we targeted? The thieves believe two things about us: We’re all rich and…
New and expectant mothers in Gadsden County were invited to a special county-wide baby shower, which took place on Saturday, April 15, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 1 p.m. The event was hosted by the Tau Zeta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, in partnership with the March of Dimes, at the…
