Havana Main Street’s annual Winter Festival drew a huge crowd this year to celebrate the holiday season in the town’s historic district. Featuring a parade, snow to play in, and 70 vendors offering food and shopping, the event offered a fun day for all who attended. The festival was held on Saturday, December 9, and…
Festive colors, holiday music, and even snow set the tone and made it feel a lot like Christmas on Friday, Dec. 8, as the City of Quincy held its annual Christmas parade. The parade was originally set for Dec. 1, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Last Friday, crowds lined the street along the…
On Thursday, Dec. 6 the Gadsden County High junior varsity (JV) and varsity boys basketball teams played at John Paul II Catholic School. In the first game, the Jaguar JV team took an early 3 point lead to end the first quarter 9-6. John Paul II’s JV then had a surging 14 point 2 nd…
A Quincy man is dead after a single car crash last week. According to a press release, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a traffic crash involving a single vehicle with a single occupant on Old Federal Road in Gadsden County on Friday, November 17 around 11 p.m. The sedan was traveling south on Old Federal…
Mental health issues and substance abuse is a well known issue that’s not unique to Gadsden County. However, Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young has been a longtime advocate for mental health. On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Sheriff Young was honored for his contributions to regional mental healthcare by receiving the Apalachee Mental Health Champion…
Gadsden County leaders, veterans, and the general public gathered on the Gadsden County Courthouse square on Friday, November 10 to honor the veterans who served our country. While Veteran’s Day is held on November 11, it was publicly observed on the Friday before, as November 11 falls on a Saturday this year. Beginning at 11…
Quincy has a new upscale retail market. With the holiday season quickly approaching, The White Rabbit, a rustic, chic, unique boutique offers a wide variety of goods and gifts. Owners of the shop, newlyweds John and Robby Hinson, are both Gadsden County natives. The two celebrated the store’s opening in downtown Quincy on Wednesday, Nov….
The public turned out in force to hear great music and enjoy food, drink, and fellowship as Quincy Main Street hosted the Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival on Saturday, November 4. The event was held at the Gadsden County Courthouse, and beginning at noon the square echoed with music from local artists the Johnnie Marshall…
On October 26, Quincy Main Street’s first Harvest Sip and Stroll of 2023 was held in the courthouse square in Downtown Quincy. Participants of legal age were encouraged to sip on one of the selections of spirits offered and stroll the whole of the Quincy Square, with most of the businesses showcasing their various goods,…
The National Hook Up of Black Women Inc., Gadsden Chapter in partnership with the Refuge House hosted its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon last week. The noon event was held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Kelly Campbell Community Center in Quincy, and was free and open to the public. October is known for being…
