Leo Torres Gadsden County News Service The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on a construction site near Florida State University on May 29 provoked strong reactions from the community.Hundreds lined the front of the Capitol building Friday to protest. The protest was organized by the Tallahassee Immigration Rights Alliance (TIRA), who pleaded with…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News ServiceCalling all men to attend the third annual 100 Men in Black Fellowship at Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the church, located at 3476 Old Federal Road.This year’s guest speaker is Pastor Willie Manning of…
Grace RobinsonGadsden Count News Service Join Gadsden Arts for a free day of fun and discovery at our American Grit Opening Day on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience Florida’s cattle ranching culture through our new exhibition, American Grit: Florida Crackers, Cowboys, and Cow Hunters, photographs by Adam Rountree, and a…
Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceFollowing public outcry over a lottery-based selection process, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners has voted unanimously to expand its Summer Youth Jobs Program, allowing all qualified student applicants who met the deadline to be hired.At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 14, commissioners approved funding for 98 additional positions,…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Chattahoochee Main Street is bringing back a cherished local tradition with a fresh twist as it hosts the inaugural River Runaround 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 17 at River Landing Park.The 5K race will kick off at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with same-day registration and packet pickup…
Are we modeling intolerance to our children? Sheryl Boldt When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say … to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who treat us unfairly? His Word … to us … is clear: “I say to…
Dem Country Boys Motorcycle Club hosts its annual reunion and charity bike ride. A weekend filled with laughter, games, and just “Keepin’ it Country.”Family, friends, and bikers from all over joined together the past weekend to celebrate Dem Country Boys Motorcycle Club’s 22nd annual event.Dem Country Boys was founded in 2002, starting with eight members…
On what appeared to be another normal work day, local Badcock owner Kim Maphis was handling a delivery near the coast in Carrabelle when an email notification caught her attention.The July 23 email stated details about a 4p.m. conference call, requiring Maphis to attend.Maphis, who owns all three Badcock stores in Gadsden County, said there…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, TLOA of Florida 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…
As the Fourth of July celebrations approach, the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents about the risk of serious injury associated with fireworks use. The department said every year, preventable accidents occur, resulting in burn injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. According to a report by the Consumer Products Safety Commission,…
