The teen is traveling nationwide to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as he can, while bringing awareness to pediatric cancer. Kierra ReedGadsden County News ServiceThe Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed July 29, 2025, as “Honorary Gadsden County Sheriff Deputy Devarjaye ‘DJ’ Daniel Day.”The proclamation ceremony took place…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Facing potential budget shortfalls and cuts, the Gadsden County commission convened for a budget workshop Friday morning. Commissioners ultimately turned over the responsibility of going through the budget line by line to the county administrators. The meeting began by addressing the potential for unfunded mandates, with Administrative Assistant Pheshe Bennet warning…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA), a project of Elephant Aid International (EAI), has announced a new opportunity for donors to support elephant welfare through an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience at its facility.The Private Immersion Experience (PIE) is available to individuals who contribute $10,000 or more to the campaign. The experience includes…
Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Backers of proposed constitutional amendments and voting-rights groups are appealing after a federal district judge last month refused to block parts of a new Florida law that placed additional restrictions on the state’s ballot-initiative process. The League of Women Voters of Florida, the League of United Latin American Citizens and…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Big Bend Hospice has announced a renewed partnership with the ACTS 2 Project to host a series of Advanced Care Planning and Dementia Awareness Training sessions beginning in Fall 2025. The initiative aims to support African American caregivers and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia throughout the…
School Routines: Avoid the Pain! Brad Fantle Parents often celebrate the idea of their kids going back to school, but in the thick of getting back into a routine, drama can ensue making what could be a fun and exciting time turn stressful. With a little preparation and pre-framing, the adjustment of going back to…
Local State, and National National Average: $3.16 State Average: $3.08 Gadsden County Average: $2.94 Jackson County Average: $2.92 Leon County Average: $2.96 Numbers based on AAA Gas Prices report, as of Aug. 5, 2025
Slim Randles Now one thing’s for dang shore, everwho come up with drugstore language should be roped and dragged out in the brush and wearin’ a big sign that jest says “Guilty.” No need to get more infinitesimal than that until he’s through bouncin’ through the puckerbrush. As I’m shore you know, since our choice…
A man who loves catsJudy Conlin If you have been reading my column (shame on you if you haven’t), you know I was contemplating building a little dream house. Having Nurse Judy, my very picky alter ego, was not conducive to the project. I was trying to downsize, and she was trying to get a…
20 YEARS AGO Greensboro residents got a boost when the Planning & Zoning Commission voted in favor of an ordinance regulating powerline placement in Gadsden County. The residents opposed the construction of a Progress Energy transmission line that was proposed along a railroad right-of-way through the heart of Greensboro. But Progress Energy attorneys said local…
