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Havana resident named to University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List Treasa Lisowski of Havana has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To earn the recognition, students must complete at least six credit hours during the term, earn a semester grade-point average of…

An architectural digital rendering of a modern, single-story public library building with a multi-gabled gray shingled roof and red brick walls, set against a dense backdrop of pine trees. The front entrance features a prominent awning with the word 'LIBRARY'. The paved foreground features a parking lot with several cars, green manicured hedges, and small palm trees.
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Library expansion project breaks ground in Chattahoochee

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County officials broke ground Wednesday on a $4 million expansion of the Cowen Public Library, launching a project intended to expand access to education, workforce development, technology and telehealth services for residents in Chattahoochee and the surrounding area. Funded through the Florida Department of Commerce using American Rescue Plan…

The former W.S. Stevens School in Quincy. The modern, single-story red brick facility features a dark shingled roof, a manicured lawn with young trees, and a concrete walkway leading to two main entrances surrounded by tall glass windows under a partly cloudy sky. Gadsden County commissioners continued discussions June 2 regarding potential funding sources and future plans for the Stevens School project.
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Commissioners continue Stevens School funding discussion

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing potential funding sources and possible next steps for the property. The item follows discussion by commissioners on May 19, when the board directed county administration to identify possible funding options for the project. Commissioner Brenda…

An awards presentation inside a school classroom, featuring four adults posing together in the foreground. A man dressed in a black hat, a black-and-gold patterned blazer, a gold sequined vest, and gold shoes stands next to a woman wearing a white lace dress and a white sun hat; both are holding black recognition plaques. They are flanked by two smiling women, one on the left in a teal blouse and black pants, and one on the right in an orange patterned dress and denim jacket.
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Chattahoochee Elementary school salutes its finest

Linda YoungGadsden County News Service Dressed up and suited for a special celebration, Teacher of the Year Mrs. Ira House and School-Related Employee of the Year Mr. Dexter Thigpen received accolades and applause on May 26 for consistently exceeding expectations at Chattahoochee Elementary School.The honorees made a grand entrance into the afternoon luncheon, greeted by…

A single-story red brick school building with large glass entryways, sidewalks and landscaped grounds under a partly cloudy sky.
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County seeks funding options for W.S. Stevens project

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Questions surrounding funding requirements for a project at W.S. Stevens School led Gadsden County commissioners to direct administration to seek possible solutions during the May 19 county commission meeting. During discussion of the W.S. Stevens item, Interim County Administrator Reginald James reviewed the timeline of the school’s safe room project…

“Architectural rendering of a modern two-story kindergarten through eighth-grade school campus in Quincy, Florida, featuring landscaped walkways, trees, seating areas, and students gathered in a central courtyard between classroom buildings.”
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School board approves student relocation plan as district prepares for new K-8 campus

Erin HillGadsden County News Service By the start of the 2026-27 school year, hundreds of Gadsden County students will attend different schools as the district prepares for construction of a new kindergarten through eighth-grade campus.During a special meeting Tuesday, May 12, the Gadsden County School Board unanimously approved a relocation plan affecting students from James…

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Havana student earns Merit List honors at Southern Regional Technical College Shaquala Akins of Havana has earned Merit List honors at Southern Regional Technical College for the Spring 2026 term. The college recently recognized students who achieved high academic standing during the semester, which ended May 5. To qualify for the Merit List, students must…

Man in a blue tracksuit standing in handcuffs next to a Gadsden County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle while a deputy stands nearby.
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Greensboro Elementary School gym teacher arrested after physical altercation with 9-year-old student

FABRIZIO GOWDYGadsden County News Service A Greensboro Elementary School gym teacher is facing a child abuse charge after security camera footage allegedly showed him dragging a nine-year-old boystudent across the cafeteria floor. Edward Wayne Lee II, 54, was arrested by the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office and charged with abuse of a child without great bodily…

Group of students standing on a stage holding certificates, posing with adults and organizers in front of a backdrop and green balloon decorations at a graduation or recognition ceremony.
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Gadsden County Students Boost Financial Skills Through ‘Money Moves’ Program

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…

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