It is said that April’s rains bring May flowers, and while the saying does less for Florida lawns (that get rain just as much in May as they do April), these beautiful lawns and gardens for May’s Yards of the Month show that the warm spring weather and showers are definitely doing wonders! Every month,…
More than 40 fifth grade students atStewart Street Elementary School graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program on Friday, March 12. The DARE program was created in 1983 and features visits to schools from law enforcement officers to warn kids about the dangers of drugs and peer pressure. A ceremony was held for…
Remember your first Golden Book? With their trademark gold spines and heartwarming illustrations, Little Golden Books are beloved by generations of American readers, young and old. First published in 1942, Little Golden Books were sold for 25 cents each and flew off shelves by the millions. Books like The Poky Little Puppy still bring laughter…
In the spirit of revitalizing tradition, Quincy Main Street’s Farmers Market has grown from eight vendors to more than forty. The farmers market was initially started up by Jerri Stewart in October 2021. It has moved several times since then–from behind Odell’s, to the empty grass lot behind Hardee’s, and during spring 2022 moved to…
One Church One Child of Florida, in partnership with the Gadsden County School District, held the first annual Community Partners Prayer Breakfast at New Direction Christian Center in Quincy at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 11. “The purpose of the event is to bring together the faith community and other members of the community, working…
Continuing an effort to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from Florida’s higher-education system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure aimed at prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The governor also signed a separate bill that will prevent colleges and universities from requiring “political loyalty” tests…
A federal judge late Monday refused to put on hold a ruling that blocked a new Biden administration immigration policy challenged by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. Pensacola-based U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell denied a motion by U.S. Department of Justice attorneys for a stay of a temporary restraining order that he issued Thursday…
Attend the West Gadsden Historical Society’s annual open house a little earlier this year. The open house will offer the same experience as former years, but hopefully on a little cooler day. On Memorial Day, the Greensboro Kiwanis Club will host their Annual Breakfast to honor veterans or surviving family members at 8 a.m. at…
Attend the West Gadsden Historical Society’s annual open house a little earlier this year. The open house will offer the same experience as former years, but hopefully on a little cooler day. On Memorial Day, the Greensboro Kiwanis Club will host their Annual Breakfast to honor veterans or surviving family members at 8 a.m. at…
Local non-profit organization Blessings of Hope Empowerment Outreach is working to help senior citizens beat the heat this summer by holding its second annual Fan Donation Drive. The organization has been collecting floor and table fans since April to give to citizens aged 55 and older, and the drive will last until May 26. On…
