It’s difficult to put into words how grateful I am for this opportunity. When I graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, I wasn’t quite sure where my path would lead. Fortunately, it led me home to Gadsden County, writing for the community that shaped me. I don’t…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Revival is a return to God. Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to return to God in a soul-stirring, three-night revival, “Revive, Renew, Restore,” from July 15–17, designed to recharge hearts, reignite faith, and restore spiritual strength.As the year reaches its halfway point and New Year’s…
Kierra ReedGadsden County News ServiceAlmost eight years ago, a water tank in Gretna was damaged by Hurricane Michael. The city lost the pressure of about 50,000 gallons of water storage due to the damaged tank. The daily usage of the tank is about 325,000 gallons a day.The new tank will have 650,000 gallons of water…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Local author, Alaysha Henderson, will host a book reading at Bwembya’s Market on July 26 from 1 – 3 p.m. Alaysha Henderson is passionate about crafting engaging stories that inspire young readers. With a background in social work, she founded Lona’s Creations. Lona’s Creations blends storytelling with visual art to…
Ruben UribeGadsden County News Servcie In the first show of the 2025 Summer Season for the renowned Quincy Music Theatre, Big Bend and Panhandle audiences were wowed with a seafaring odyssey delving occasionally into a mystic and reflective quest. A showing of Moana Jr., an adaptation of the now classic Disney film, was fitted as…
Best stain removal remedy Nancy Kennedy It’s summertime, and for me that means wearing white pants. My rule about white pants: Always carry a spare pair. Because mustard happens. The other day, as I was out and about, I noticed several stains on the white pants I was wearing, which horrified me. It wasn’t mustard…
Slim Randles We all watched as the flag came by. It was the first thing in the parade, of course. Great big one, carried by two of the kids from the ROTC at the high school. The bands followed, along with the mounted patrol, the ski patrol in their summer-weight jackets, the float with the…
Let there be peace in America this July 4thGadsden County News Service When our Founding Fathers spent weeks drafting the Declaration of Independence, they ignited a war to secure America’s freedom from Britain’s control. In an interesting twist, the process of creating this groundbreaking document also laid the foundation for a more peaceful society for…
I Wanna Be Pretty Judy Conlin All my life, I’ve lived with this perennial femme fatale, my alter ego, Nurse Judy. She won a few beauty contests in our younger days ( nothing major, only local community or school events) but she lords it over me like she was some former beauty queen or celebrity….
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection Northwest District Office Draft Air Permit No. 0390030-011-AC Imerys Perlite USA, Inc., Quincy Facility Gadsden County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Imerys Perlite USA, Inc.. The applicant’s authorized representative and mailing address is: Tommy Sadberry, Site Manager, Imerys Perlite…
