Gadsden Arts celebrates award-winning artists from across the region. Grace RobinsonGadsden County News ServiceGadsden Arts welcomed more than 300 patrons for the opening reception and awards ceremony of the 37th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition.The event, held on Friday, Aug. 1, was presented by Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., represented by longtime colleague Debie Leonard.A popular…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County High School’s football program has been banned from the upcoming FHSAA State Series, fined a total of $21,500, and placed on restrictive probation after an investigation found multiple eligibility and registration violations. The Florida High School Athletic Association has sanctioned Gadsden County High School and its head football…
Kierra ReedGadsden County News Service A water tank in Gretna damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018 is now being replaced.This new tank will hold 350,000 gallons.The location of this water tank is at 722 Church St.Construction began right after a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 22.The old tank was built in the 60s and was essential…
Kierra ReedGadsden County News Service Gretna Fire Department has welcomed in a new truck with a push-in ceremony, which also enhances the department’s resources for community protection. This is a significant accomplishment for the fire department, giving the ability to have new equipment for a small, rural municipal department.Before the new truck was added to…
It’s difficult to put into words how grateful I am for this opportunity. When I graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, I wasn’t quite sure where my path would lead. Fortunately, it led me home to Gadsden County, writing for the community that shaped me. I don’t…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Public Library System kicked off its Summer Reading Program on June 2.Two kickoff events were held, one at the William A. McGill Public Library in Quincy and one at the Cowen Public Library in Chattahoochee. The goal was to encourage students to participate in summer reading logs…
Williams played professionally in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers. Last Saturday was filled with summer events in Jackson County, but one stood out above them all with special recognition because Kolson Williams was in town.This is Williams’ fourth consecutive year of helping with athletically training youth in Jackson County. Williams is…
Four appellate judges from the Florida First District Court of Appeal visited Gadsden County on Wednesday, June 26 to hear two cases.That afternoon a panel of three judges–Judge M. Kemmerly Thomas, Judge Adam Tanenbaum, and Judge Rachel Nordby–heard two cases. One was a criminal case, and the other a civil lawsuit case.The cases were heard…
The Gadsden County School District is inviting the community to the unveiling of the Robert Lee Jackson Memorial Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024.The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. at Greensboro Elementary School with a live band performance and other activities.The unveiling ceremony is set for 8 p.m.The dedication ceremony will celebrate the legacy…
Dozens of people left the Gadsden County Courthouse with smiles on their faces Saturday.More than sixty people appeared before Judge Kathy Garner that day as she lifted warrants, waived speeding fines and court costs for misdemeanors criminal and misdemeanor traffic offenses.Freddie Watson breathed a sigh of relief as he walked out of the courthouse Saturday…
