Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners recently celebrated the completion of its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program with an end-of-program celebration held at Havana Magnet School. According to the county, the program gave participating youth the opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop new skills and build professional connections while…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Havana Garden Club has selected its July Yard of the Month recipients, recognizing one residential property and one commercial landscape for their beauty and upkeep. The Residential Yard of the Month was awarded to Ann Petronis of 508 Live Oak Lane. The property features numerous decorative pots overflowing with…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Town officials, first responders and residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the dedication and ribbon-cutting of Havana’s new Public Safety Complex, a project that has been years in the making and brings the town’s police and fire departments together under one roof. The new multi-million-dollar facility replaces aging buildings that…
By Erin Hill QUINCY — Less than one month after being sworn in as Quincy’s new police chief, Brian Alexander was arrested Friday night on charges of driving under the influence after a Chattahoochee police officer reported finding him driving an unmarked Quincy Police Department vehicle on the wrong side of U.S. Highway 90, according…
One shot at nematode control: Why timing matters for farmers Robbie Jones As spring planting gets closer, farmers in Gadsden County are preparing for another growing season. While most attention is on seed choices and fertilizer plans, there’s a hidden threat beneath the soil that can quietly rob yields: nematodes. These tiny roundworms attack plant…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Former Quincy Police Chief Carlos Hill has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Quincy, alleging he was fired in retaliation for reporting misconduct within the police department and for speaking out on matters of public concern. The complaint, filed June 24 in the U.S. District Court for…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Community leaders and state officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Love’s Travel Stop in Gretna, a development city leaders say will create jobs and strengthen the local economy. Gretna City Manager Antonio Jeffersons said thenew travel center has hired more than 100 employees, with most…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The City of Chattahoochee is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with an evening of live entertainment, family activities and fireworks on Independence Day. The celebration will be held Saturday, July 4, at River Landing, 269 River Landing Road. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. The event…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, residents will have the opportunity to look back at local history when a time capsule sealed 50 years ago is opened for public viewing. The time capsule was placed by First Baptist Church of Chattahoochee on July 4, 1976, during the United States…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Children and families kicked off Independence Day festivities by making homemade ice cream during a patriotic program at the Havana branch of the Gadsden County Public Library System. The library hosted its “Star-Spangled Sweets” event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 25 as part of a series held at library…
