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Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net


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Home Country

Slim Randles We have a master gardener in our family. Two, actually. My wife, Catherine, and her identical twin, Eleanor. These women spent a whole year studying stuff like how to grow things that you’d like to have and how to avoid growing things that turn your stomach. Catherine is really active in the group…

Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA  PROBATE DIVISION  File No. 2026 CP 87  IN RE: ESTATE OF  MARY SUE ROWE,       Deceased.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS       The administration of the estate of Mary Sue Rowe, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate…

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Today Can Be Different

Jesus could have said, ‘Not Your will, but Mine.’Sheryl Boldt The message of Good Friday is sobering – and so, so powerful:  Jesus chose to die for us. He willingly gave His life to pay the price for the sins we have committed. Did you notice the words “chose,” “willingly” and the convicting ending, “for…

Ms. Sallie Zellars

Ms. Sallie Zellars, 77 years of age, of Midway, Florida transitioned on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Tallahassee, Florida.  Viewing will be from 1:00pm-6:00pm, Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Mortuary.  A Graveside service will be 11:00am, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Midway Community Cemetery, Midway, Florida.  Services entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Quincy,…

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF HAVANA, FLORIDA Please take notice that there is a General Election scheduled for the Town of Havana, Florida on the 28th day of April 2026, for the purpose of electing one Town Council member for the term of two years. The seat up for election is for Group 4. Anyone…

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BOCC Schedules Emergency Meeting to Fix Planning Commission Dysfunction

FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service [photo caption: Gadsden County Planning Commissioners meet on May 15, 2025. From left: District 2 representative John Youmans, At-Large member Charles Roberts, District 1 representative Eugene Sherman III, and District 5 representative Lori Bouie. According to the Gadsden County website, there are currently five vacancies on the 12-person commission.]…

Brain Injury Awareness Month: From Playgrounds to Porches: How Falls Can Affect Families in Gadsden and Jackson Counties

Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on prevention—from protecting older adults to recognizing concussion risks in youth sports. Written by Patricia Smith The ladder seemed steady. The step looked solid. The porch light was dim, but it had always been that way… A grandparent carries groceries up the front steps, careful but distracted. On…

At The Pump

Local State, and National National Average: $3.98State Average: $3.92 Gadsden County Average: $3.90 Jackson County Average: $3.72Leon County Average: $3.84 Numbers based on AAA Gas Prices report, as of March 24, 2026.

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