Chattahoochee residents sallied upon a surprise not too long ago in Heritage Park – the Little Free Art Studio. Allowing easel and ease of access of art to every passerby, it was welcomed as a colorful, veritable change. Yet, did you know the local history to this elegiac stand? Created by Lindsey Smitherman-Brown, professor of…
As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday. The ruling by Judge J. Lee Marsh came in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of voting-rights…
A federal judge Thursday indicated he will allow a potential class-action lawsuit alleging state discrimination against Florida A&M University to move forward — but said the plaintiffs need to revise the case and provide more specific examples. United States District Judge Robert Hinkle peppered attorneys for the plaintiffs and the state with questions about the…
A federal appeals court Monday sided with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and kept in place rulings that blocked Biden administration immigration policies. A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request by the Biden administration for a stay of two rulings by Pensacola-based U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell, who…
Gadsden County High School’s football stadium was packed on Friday, May 26 as more than 200 students graduated. Many parents wore t-shirts adorned with the face of the graduates they were there in support of. Students who have chosen to attend college, join the military or a career path were acknowledged that evening. Gadsden Public…
Residents of Gadsden County were invited to William A. McGill Library in Quincy to discuss ways to improve their local library system and contribute ideas to help shape its five year plan. The Dinner and Dialogue event took place on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. and was guided by Diana Silveria, president of Novare…
On Tuesday May 23, a crowd gathered at Quincy’s historic First Episcopal Church for a presentation by Desmond Kurz, a South African native, regarding the beautiful minutiae of the RainbowNation. Soetkoekies, dipped in hot Rooibos tea, were served alongside the presentation, during which a decisive amount of history was divulged. Much was mulled over as…
Last Thursday May 25, The Gadsden Arts Center and Museum held the opening reception for “Golden Legacy: 80 years of Golden Books.” Ceremonies for Teen Art Council Students, longtime Gadsden Arts Artists Guild members, and Longtime Leaders of Gadsden Arts were also held concurrently. The “Golden Books” reception presented an appreciation of the beautiful artistry…
Q. As a judge, what should courts expect from people, and how do you go about deciding criminal sentences? A. Courts expect people to be honest, well-behaved, and on time. Courts also expect people to give their best efforts to be responsible for themselves and their actions. This includes fulfilling the promises they make. I…
More than 40 fifth grade students atStewart Street Elementary School graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program on Friday, March 12. The DARE program was created in 1983 and features visits to schools from law enforcement officers to warn kids about the dangers of drugs and peer pressure. A ceremony was held for…
