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…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended a public censure and a $1,500 civil penalty for Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious Green following an investigation into a conflict-of-interest complaint.According to public records, the ethics commission adopted a settlement agreement resolving the matter after finding that Green had a conflicting contractual relationship…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Music will once again spill from front porches, storefronts and historic buildings throughout downtown Quincy when the 14th Annual Quincy Porchfest Music Festival returns Saturday, March 21.The free festival, organized by Quincy Main Street, Inc., is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature performances from 15 North Florida…
Erin Hill A 61-year-old Havana man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on County Road 12, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release.The crash occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. on March 5 at the intersection of Fairbanks Ferry Road and Frances Drive.According to FHP, the man was driving a pickup truck east on…
