Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Found and forever Nancy Kennedy My husband and I have been watching “Major Crimes,” a standard murder-of-the-week show with a tough police captain, a squad of detectives — and, tucked inside the crime investigations, a surprising story about being found and made family. This series also centers on the relationship between the captain, Sharon Raydor,…
Bible verses to pray over our kids this school year Sheryl Boldt What is your prayer for your child or grandchild this school year? Perhaps you’ll be praying for them to have a great school year; to excel academically and push through the pesky roadblocks that have held them back for too long; and (with…
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium Set to Empower Panhandle Agriculture The UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension Team will host the 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium on Thursday, September 4, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida. This full-day event is tailored to support emerging and beginning farmers across…
This year’s team is one of the most enthusiastic groups of athletes trained up in a long time. Patricia SmithGadsden County News Service Alright Pirate fans, it’s officially a new season, are you ready for some football?The Pirates started their 2025 season with a team picture day and the first official scrimmage game. The Liberty…
Dr. Deborah Thigpen QUINCY, Fla. — Bear Creek Bethel Cultural Center for Change (BCBCCC), an outreach arm of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, continues to move Gadsden County residents forward through innovative programs rooted in service, faith, and cultural enrichment. On Sunday, August 17, Pastor Terrence Milton led “Wheels and Boots at The Creek”,…
Melinda Burrell “I do think it’s my job to be there and I do think that I need to model the behavior that I want our government to model.”Nebraska’s Congressman Mike Flood had just gotten a tongue-lashing from constituents at a town hall meeting, facing tough questions and ultimately chants of “vote him out!” by…
Kalinda Pyles Gadsden County News Service The spirit of unity, service, and community empowerment was on full display this past Saturday as the Phirst Phamily Back-to-School Giveaway brought smiles, support, and essential resources to hundreds of families in Chattahoochee. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Theta Omega Chapter under the leadership of President…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service On Aug.5, CJ’s Kitchen and Catering fostered unity in the Quincy community with “National Night Out”, hosted by owner Curtis James, Commissioner Devonta Knight, and the Quincy Police Department.The event was described as a “A Night of Unity In Our Community,” and the goal was to promote strong relationships in…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Last week, The Town of Havana broke ground at the site of a brand new public safety complex that will house the police and fire stations.Although funding for construction of Havana’s new public safety complex has been secured, the town does not have enough money to furnish the building.To help…
Dara KamNews Service of Florida Siding with environmental groups, a U.S. district judge on Thursday temporarily blocked state and federal officials from further expansion of an immigrant-detention center in the Everglades.Judge Kathleen Williams’ temporary restraining order put on hold for two weeks additional construction or infrastructure, paving or installation of new lighting at the remote…
