Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Henry Deese “HD” Connell, a cherished husband, loving father, dedicated friend, and respected businessman, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Tallahassee, FL. Born on November 9, 1942, in Bainbridge GA, Deese’s life was a testament to his steadfast faith, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering commitment to community and family.Deese was the beloved patriarch of his…
John “Bill” Asbury Freeman, 94 of Havana, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church Havana. His family will receive friends one hour before the service at 12:00 Noon. The interment…
Pamela Moore NeSmith, 73, of Havana, Florida, passed away peacefully after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer.Pam was born on May 27, 1952, in Donalsonville, Georgia. The daughter of the late Leslie M. Moore and the late Paula Daniels Moore.Pam moved to Havana as a young child and made it her lifelong home. She graduated…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County School District received an overall grade of “C” for the 2024–25 academic year, according to data released by the Florida Department of Education. Although the district fell short of a “B,” leaders say they are on track to reach that target in the coming year.The district had received…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service After 32 years in their home, Deloye and Toni Henry have transformed their property into a vibrant, colorful retreat — earning them the title of Residential Yard of the Month for July.The couple, who live at 39 Audubon Drive in the Tallavana neighborhood, took on a full landscaping overhaul following the…
The return of the new world screwworm: what you need to knowRobbie Jones If you’ve spent any time scrolling through social media lately, you may have come across some alarming videos about an insect called the New World Screwworm (NWS). While some of these clips may sound dramatic, the threat is very real and growing….
Erin HillGadsden County News Service St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Quincy recently passed its site inspection and final certification to become Gadsden County’s newest American Red Cross Emergency Shelter.The Church Vestry had unanimously identified this as one of the goals for the coming year at the annual planning retreat in 2024. Although the church has…
Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state.U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a 33-page brief backing the state’s appeal of a preliminary injunction issued in April by U.S. District…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church — affectionately known as “The Creek” — is joyfully celebrating a significant milestone: its 138th Anniversary. The commemorative service will be held Sunday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at 3476 Old Federal Road, Quincy, and promises to be a spiritually enriching gathering for…
Have you ever been unfairly judged?Sheryl Boldt Divorce is painful, particularly when it separates you from your children. When I was a young mother, I had to pick up and return my children to my former husband every other weekend. Every time I dropped them off at the end of my weekend, I cried. Returning…
