Returning to school is often stressful for students, with having to give up on the sweet delights of summer for long and arduous studies. With school starting back again soon all around the country, the Gadsden The Department of Parks and Recreation put on a ‘Back to School Pool Party’ on July 23 rd ….
A Florida law that took effect in February allowed colleges and universities to help steer endorsement deals toward student-athletes and made coaches “more comfortable” navigating conversations about athlete pay — but a patchwork of laws across the country continues to lead to states trying to one-up each other. Florida in 2021 was among the first…
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…
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…
The Carter-Parramore High Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc. awarded scholarships to eight graduates in the Gadsden County High School Class of 2023. The presentations were made on Wednesday, May 24 during Class Night at the high school gymnasium. The students who received the awards and the amounts they received, are as followed: Brian Ward ($2,500), Chloe’…
Envision Credit Union recently announced the launch of a community contest, inviting local community members to nominate a teacher they feel deserves to be recognized. Envision plans to announce 10 winners during National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8-12, 2023. The 10 educators will be chosen by Envision’s selection committee and each teacher will receive a…
Tallahassee Community College received approval from the State Board of Education to add three new bachelor’s degree programs: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education. “We are excited to receive approval for three new degrees,” Tallahassee Community College’s President Jim Murdaugh….
Treyvious “Trey” L. Copeland, a senior at Gadsden County High School was recently named the Linda G. Dilworth Beau of the Year and the Best All Around Beau during the Tallahassee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated 13th Annual Beautillion. They are the highest awards given during this annual event. The Links Beautillion black tie formal…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation celebrates 81 years in agriculture The Farm Bureau’s goal is to increase the net income for local farmers through educational and legislative programs on the county, state, and federal levels. For more than 60 years, theFarm Bureau has served in this community through insurance, lobbying for farmers and ranchers, member benefits,…
James A. Shanks Middle School students recently had an opportunity to win cash from Gadsden County’s Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Elijah Key joined Principal Dr. Kisha Jarrett, DJ Demp, students, and more to celebrate academic success at Shanks Middle School. The superintendent said the students are constantly striving for excellence in academics and behavior. Since…
