Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) held its 10th annual Cancer Awareness Walk Friday. “We just want to let the survivors know that we are standing by them,” Sheriff Morris A. Young said. “We know what cancer does in this community and all over. It’s a disease that brings a…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Chattahoochee Main Street will host its 2025 Main Street Masters Golf Tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Golf Club of Quincy. The event, presented by Truist, is officially sold out.For the second year in a row, golfers will compete for a variety of prizes in the charity tournament,…
Janice EakinGadsden County News Service Get ready to celebrate autumn in style as PumpkinFest, Havana’s premier family festival, returns for its 25th year on Saturday, Oct.11, 2025. The beloved event, which drew more than 7,000 attendees last year, is set to transform the downtown streets into a festive autumn wonderland.This year’s festival is a silver…
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Erin HillGadsden County News Service Havana Garden Club’s October Yard of the Month honors have been awarded to local residents and businesses whose landscaping efforts are brightening up the community.The residential Yard of the Month goes to Tom and Sharon Johnson of 909 First Street for their beautiful display of yellow lantana. Although the Johnsons…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service For those driving past the William M. Inman Agricultural Center on U.S. 90 this past weekend, the black and yellow big top was likely hard to miss.The setup belonged to Cirque Du Lux, a small circus company that has been traveling the South. Cirque Du Luxe’s performances are family-friendly but…
Ruben UribeGadsden County News Service For the first major show of the 41st Theatre Season, a presentation of the popular musical Chicago! will open at the Quincy Music Theatre.This long-running classic concerns itself with the nature of fame – and, murder – set against the backdrop of the Roaring 1920s in Chicago, the height of…
Kalinda Pyles Gadsden County News Service The spirit of unity, service, and community empowerment was on full display this past Saturday as the Phirst Phamily Back-to-School Giveaway brought smiles, support, and essential resources to hundreds of families in Chattahoochee. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Theta Omega Chapter under the leadership of President…
The teen is traveling nationwide to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as he can, while bringing awareness to pediatric cancer. Kierra ReedGadsden County News ServiceThe Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed July 29, 2025, as “Honorary Gadsden County Sheriff Deputy Devarjaye ‘DJ’ Daniel Day.”The proclamation ceremony took place…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Facing potential budget shortfalls and cuts, the Gadsden County commission convened for a budget workshop Friday morning. Commissioners ultimately turned over the responsibility of going through the budget line by line to the county administrators. The meeting began by addressing the potential for unfunded mandates, with Administrative Assistant Pheshe Bennet warning…
