Members of Quincy Police Department’s Juvenile Intervention Services Division recently took several local youth to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to take part in the Historically Black College and University Promise Initiative. The HBCU Promise is, “TO CHANGE THE WORLD!” According to a press release from the department, the youth were able to interact with…
The City of Midway hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 5. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eugene Lamb Recreation Center, with parents and children stopping by throughout the day. The city gave away free backpacks, free haircuts and free grilled hotdog meals. There was a bounce…
Quincy Music Theatre’s production of James and the Giant Peach is set to open at The Leaf Theater in Quincy this weekend. Directed by Dakota Miller, the theatrical adaptation of the 1961 novel written by Roald Dahl will be presented by the local theatre company for the first time ever. The story tells the tale…
Turning 100 is a milestone to be celebrated and bragged about. An accomplishment of living that long, is a feat that not many have had the chance to see. One such person to be counted among the centenarians–a rare population of individuals who reach 100 years or more–is Hester Lee, or Heady as she is…
We all cringe the day when it becomes apparent that we need to buy a new vehicle. And it’s not only the expense that makes us leery. It’s the whole process of wondering how we’re going to be treated if we go to a dealership. The best way to handle it is: Do your homework…
Amya Burns, daughter of Khadijah Hughes and Johnny Burns has been named valedictorian of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School. Burns has accomplished many things at a young age. She won the school spelling bee for fourth and fifth grade at Stewart Street Elementary. She was crowned the queen of fifth grade, and she was also the…
A group of local teens recently embarked on a trip to the nation’s capital. The young people are a part of Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Cops and Kids program. They flew to Washington D.C. on the early morning of Tuesday, June 27, and returned home the next night–but not before touring the United State’s Capitol,…
About this time of the year, people begin noticing the Spanish Needle weeds growing in their gardens, yard, pastures, even in ditch banks along roadways. This native plant has a very aesthetic look to it and has some benefit to native wildlife. However, in the wrong place it can be a big problem weed. Especially…
Hometown celebrity athlete and former Sneads Pirate Jason Patterson also known as JP5 will be hosting a football camp for ages 6-12 years old. Patterson just got back from a national college football tour and has been intent on learning as much as he can before he makes his final choice of school. He has…
When Duty Conflicts with Faith Q. Judge Smith, how do elected officials balance conflicts between their public duties and their personal religious beliefs? Thank you, Maria A. Maria, let’s begin by covering the basic civics and legal principles involved, and then I’ll explain how I balance conflicts. When it comes to my job, I can’t…
