Daily Archives: May 14, 2025
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Otterly Southern Boutique opens in Downtown Havana
Leo TorresGadsden County News ServiceOtterly Southern Boutique celebrated its one-year anniversary Saturday with the grand opening of its new location in Havana.The boutique kicked off its opening with a blessing, followed by a ribbon cutting. Once the doors were open, vendors offered henna tattoos, color analysis and permanent jewelry to complement the shopping experience while…
Chattahoochee Main Street announces upcoming inaugural River Runaround 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Chattahoochee Main Street is bringing back a cherished local tradition with a fresh twist as it hosts the inaugural River Runaround 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 17 at River Landing Park.The 5K race will kick off at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with same-day registration and packet pickup…
Parents outraged after summer youth employment applicants selected by lottery, not merit
Commissioners question fairness of the program’s process. Erin HillGadsden County News Service Parents and county officials are raising concern after learning that student applicants for the summer youth employment program applicants were chosen through a lottery system.This year 291 students applied. Of those students, 150 were selected.Although it was not on the agenda during the…
Gadsden County Extension Column
Seed It Your Way: An Extension Program to get gresh vegetables in local residents’ dietsDonna Arnold Fresh vegetables may soon become a more common staple in local kitchens thanks to “Seed It Your Way,” a new extension program designed to directly bring high-quality seeds and expert agricultural knowledge to residents. The initiative is made possible…
Home Country
Slim Randles “Before we begin our regular commencement tonight,” said combined elementary/high school principal Jim Albertson, “we have a special award to present. Will Windy Wilson please come up here on the stage with us?” Windy looked up at the stage in the gymnasium and all he saw were black choir robes and smiles. He…
Words can be a GIFT
Natalie Lynn Alday I read the following post online: “Only speak words that make souls STRONGER” (written by Ann Voskamp). That sure made sense to me. So many times we think we need to say or do something, yet being silent is what is needed. Sometimes just a smile or a hug or a few…
NURSE JUDY’S NOOK
The magic closet Judy Conlin All is quiet at our house at last. The weeping and wailing and the wringing of hands subsided when I finally drove away with 2 huge bags of clothing from Nurse Judy’s (she’s(my clotheshorse alter ego) and my walk-in closet. I left her weeping surrounded by the hundreds of hangers…
Today Can Be Different
Are we modeling intolerance to our children? Sheryl Boldt When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say … to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who treat us unfairly? His Word … to us … is clear: “I say to…
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