TSC announces honorees for the 26th Annual Cherry Hall Alexander African American History Calendar

Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceTallahassee State College recently announced the honorees for the 26th annual Cherry Hall Alexander African American History Calendar. Since 2001, TSC has recognized African American individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.The theme for this year’s calendar, “A Century of Impact: African…

Tallahassee State College opens nominations for 2026 Heroes in Public Safety Program

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Tallahassee State College and the TSC Alumni and Friends Association are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Heroes in Public Safety Program. The program recognizes dedicated individuals and organizations whose service, leadership, and courage have strengthened and protected local communities. Eligible nominees include individuals who have attended TSC, trained at…

Propane risks raise safety questions across North Florida

 Zoning approvals can cause a domino-effect for disaster when public safety is overlooked and development quickly pushes forward . Patricia Smith Across North Florida, propane storage and distribution facilities are expanding rapidly in rural and semi-rural areas, prompting safety experts to raise concerns. While economic development and energy demand are driving growth, the placement of…

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Gadsden Chapter of National Hook-Up of Black Women hosts MLK Celebration, Freedom Walk and Breakfast

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden Chapter of National Hook-Up of Black Women Hosts MLK Celebration, Freedom Walk and BreakfastThe National Hook-Up of Black Women Inc., Gadsden Chapter, hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, at The Joe Ferolito Center in Quincy.Held under the theme “Mission Possible II: Building…

County commission approves contemporary design for new Boys and Girls Club; June groundbreaking could incur higher cost

Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service On Jan. 20, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved designs for the county’s new Boys and Girls Club. It hopes to break ground by June, although that accelerated timeline could come at a higher cost. Bret Hammond of the Tallahassee-based Hammond Design Group, the architect tasked with…

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Grace Notes

When WWJD isn’t enoughNancy Kennedy Years ago, a woman called me with an idea for my column.She was discouraged by all the turmoil in the nation — things haven’t changed much, have they? — and suggested we should all start wearing WWJD bracelets again.Back in the 1990s, WWJD (“What Would Jesus Do?”) was trendy among…

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Home Country

Slim Randles Now before you can sneak away, here comes that pharaoh of the feed-store, that baron of the bunkhouse, that titan of the tack room…Windy Wilson. Well, t’other day I meandurated around town until I crept into Sarah’s bookstore. You know the one. Has that sign on them bookshelves says “Love and other Fiction.”…

Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 26000002CPA IN RE:  ESTATE OF CLARICE MICHELLE WHITFIELD a/k/a MIKKI HOUCK,                Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS      The administration of the Estate of CLARICE MICHELLE WHITFIELD, deceased, File Number 26000002CPA, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden…

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