Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Gadsden County Veteran Service Office to close for training The Gadsden County Veteran Service Office will be closed on Monday, May 4, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026, for training, which will be given by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. The office will reopen on Monday, May 11 2026, at 8 a.m. If you…
By Mark PettusPublisher There I was, restocking the bathroom cabinet with my latest industrial-sized haul of Irish Spring from Costco, when I noticed something peculiar. Resting side-by-side on the counter were two bars of soap that, at a glance, looked identical. But upon closer inspection, they were worlds apart. One box was printed in plain…
Slim Randles We wondered about the origin of the new sign down at the Read Me Now bookstore. Sarah McKinley has had the place for about five years now and has become a real asset to our valley. If you’re looking for a book, she either has it or you don’t need to read it….
Local State, and National National Average: $4.18State Average: $4.08 Gadsden County Average: $4.01 Jackson County Average: $3.91Leon County Average: $4.08 Numbers based on AAA Gas Prices report, as of April 28, 2026.
A Good FriendJudy Conlin One has many friends throughout their lifetime. There are old friends we’ve had since we were young, workplace friends, club friends, church friends, and casual friends. No matter who they are or where we met them, we cherish them all. My column today is about a friend I met late in…
by Tammy Dasher She sits on the edge of her seat, across the table from me, white knuckling her purse straps. The scene was familiar—long years of sitting across a table from pre-k teachers with worried frowns, or from special educators at endless IEP meetings, or maybe the middle school principal when the bullying was…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Emergency Management partnered with the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners on Saturday for the 7th annual Hurricane Preparedness Health and Safety Fair, held at United Natural Foods, Inc. in Quincy.LaShun Mitchell, a grant coordinator for the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners, said the fair offered batteries, blankets, household…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 202025CA000888AXXXCX MARGARET DELGADO, Plaintiff, vs. ANNIE BELL LODMAN; BARBARA LODMAN WOODSON; and the unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against the grantees named in that certain deed dated August 18, …
We are surrounded by extraordinary people who quietly and selflessly serve others. They inspire us to pause, reflect and even pray that we might live with the same kind of compassion. If you are one of these people, thank you. Thank you for all you do for those you graciously serve and for the difference…
Special to The Herald Middle and high school students in Gadsden County recently finished an intensive nine-week program designed to build career skills and financial literacy. The Money Moves program, established by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, offered in-person instruction and hands-on activities to help participants set financial goals, manage money, and explore…
