Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Slim Randles When the word got out about the new creation down at Delbert Chin’s Gates of Heaven Chinese restaurant, the boys naturally had to go try it out. Not that the members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank are really boys … at least not for many years now ……
Grace isn’t fair — it’s better Nancy Kennedy The other day I was in line at the grocery store with two women behind me having a conversation.One was telling the other about a family friend who gave one of her children a birthday gift.The other one asked, “Is that a problem?”“No — yes,” the first…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, ATCF II FLORIDA-A, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as…
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…
