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…
by Tammy Dasher She sits on the edge of her seat, across the table from me, white knuckling her purse straps. The scene was familiar—long years of sitting across a table from pre-k teachers with worried frowns, or from special educators at endless IEP meetings, or maybe the middle school principal when the bullying was…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Emergency Management partnered with the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners on Saturday for the 7th annual Hurricane Preparedness Health and Safety Fair, held at United Natural Foods, Inc. in Quincy.LaShun Mitchell, a grant coordinator for the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners, said the fair offered batteries, blankets, household…
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…
Special to The Herald The Havana History and Heritage Society will host its annual Cigar Days event on Saturday, April 25, celebrating the area’s rich history as the shade tobacco capital of the world. The event will take place at the Shade Tobacco Museum in downtown Havana, which is located in the Planters Exchange Complex,…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Eighty-two boats departed from Ingram’s Marina Saturday for a chance to win the 47th annual Lake Talquin Open Bass Tournament. The winning bag weighed in at 33.70 pounds, the largest since 2010. Check-in for the event, hosted by the Liberty County Anglers, started at 5 a.m. with lines hitting the…
By Dr. Deborah Thigpen Gadsden County Times QUINCY, Fla. — Decades after walking the halls of James A. Shanks High School, Quincy native James “Lil Jimmy” Hughes has reached the upper echelons of South Florida law enforcement. Hughes recently achieved a major milestone by being promoted to assistant police chief of the Miami Gardens Police…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service [photo caption: Gadsden County Planning Commissioners meet on May 15, 2025. From left: District 2 representative John Youmans, At-Large member Charles Roberts, District 1 representative Eugene Sherman III, and District 5 representative Lori Bouie. According to the Gadsden County website, there are currently five vacancies on the 12-person commission.]…
Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on prevention—from protecting older adults to recognizing concussion risks in youth sports. Written by Patricia Smith The ladder seemed steady. The step looked solid. The porch light was dim, but it had always been that way… A grandparent carries groceries up the front steps, careful but distracted. On…
Feeding your family nutritious meals doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With grocery prices rising and many families watching their spending more closely, it’s helpful to use strategies that stretch your dollars while still supporting good health. The good news is that healthy eating and smart budgeting go hand in hand and small, simple changes…
