Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
How quickly things can changeJudy Conlin How quickly things can change I had a bad day this week. I need to correct myself. I’ve had several bad weeks in a row; I have been run ragged with appointments every single day. I’ve had too much to do and too little time. I hate to say…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was awash in crimson Saturday, September 6th as women dressed in red filled the sanctuary for the church’s 3rd Annual “Women in Red” service, themed Awakened, Aligned, Assigned.The evening featured guest speaker Pastor Marilyn Barnes of New Direction Christian Center in Quincy. Known…
The word that matters mostNancy Kennedy As a newspaper writer, I need to choose my words carefully — down to how many I use. I tend to use more than necessary, and I’m working on that. Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a few words that are changing in our culture: “homeless” and “addict.” Recently, I…
Has your reputation been questioned? Sheryl Boldt Have you ever been wrongly accused? Has your good name been challenged? Unfair accusations can wreck your credibility and destroy professional and personal relationships. They can also impact your mental health every time you wonder what others might be thinking or saying about you. I’ve lived through this…
Being named the Jackson County Champions is just one of many goals set to achieve this season Patricia SmithGadsden County News Service The Pirates senior banners were freshly hung on the football field’s fence, the aroma of food filled the air, and music hyped up the fans in the stands. It wasn’t long before the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-2025-CA-000242-AXXX-CX IN RE: FORFEITURE OF ONE (1) 2019 POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE VIN: 56KMTB004K3143694 Claimant: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR. __________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR., A.K.A. ROBERT LESTER HARRISION, JR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-2025-CA-000242-AXXX-CX IN RE: FORFEITURE OF ONE (1) 2019 POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE VIN: 56KMTB004K3143694 Claimant: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR. __________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR., A.K.A. ROBERT LESTER HARRISION, JR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING…
The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council, in partnership with the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association, will host the 8th Annual Big Bend Rodeo on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, at the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association Arena in Quincy.Gates will open at 6 p.m. each night. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m.The event will include traditional…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service After a divided Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday evening to select Reginald James as the new interim county administrator, the board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve James’ contract.The role of county administrator has been filled by interim administrator Roosevelt Morris since November 2024, when the board…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service A hearing was held at Lively Technical College Tuesday, Aug 5., where eight Gadsden County football players successfully appealed their ineligibility to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), avoiding a one-year suspension. While the players are now eligible for the 2025 season, they are not permitted to play at…
