Ignoring arguments that the bill is unconstitutional, a House panel on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal that would make it easier for people to sue news organizations for defamation. The measure, sponsored by Pensacola Republican Alex Andrade, seeks to limit the “actual malice” standard that for decades has protected journalists writing about powerful government officials….
All of Gadsden County’s municipalities will have seats up for election this year. In Quincy, an election for districts 1 and 5 (held by Commissioners Keith Dowdell and Anissa Canidate, respectively) will be held. At this point, Dowdell is running unopposed; Candidate is facing opposition from Quincy resident Beverly Nash. In Chattahoochee, an election for…
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, released a statement regarding President Joe Biden’s meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss the AUKUS security pact. Austal Limited is an Australian corporation headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia. In 2016, Austal established Aulong Shipbuilding, a joint venture with Jianglong Shipbuilding, to build…
The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division visited Creative Learning Academy during Community Helpers Week. Captain Anglie Holmes and Deputy Stacy Youmans shared gun safety and stranger danger information with the kids in a very fun and interactive way. Special to The Herald – mail@prioritynews.net
James A. Shanks Middle School students recently had an opportunity to win cash from Gadsden County’s Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Elijah Key joined Principal Dr. Kisha Jarrett, DJ Demp, students, and more to celebrate academic success at Shanks Middle School. The superintendent said the students are constantly striving for excellence in academics and behavior. Since…
On Saturday, March 25, the West Gadsden Historical Society will be hosting their annual Spring Bazaar and Airing of the Quilts at the historic Dezell House in Greensboro. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the doors of Dezell House will be open as guests get a chance to walk through this relic of Greensboro (and…
By Tom Emery St. Patrick’s Day has become a major event in the United States, and one of the biggest traditions is an annual parade. It is just one of several holiday customs that began in America – not in Ireland. Many cities across the nation host a St. Patrick’s Day parade on or around…
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties was 2.7 percent for January 2023. According to a press release from CareerSource, the region’s January 2023 unemployment rate was 1.2 percentage points lower than the region’s year ago rate of 3.9 percent. Wakulla County’s unemployment rate…
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to Celebrate Women’s History Month at the “She Served So That We Could Be Free” luncheon to Honor Gadsden County Women Veterans. The luncheon will take place Friday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orchid Banquet Hall at 12 E. Washington…
Q. Judge Smith, what are the pros and cons of the parties settling their civil lawsuits, and how do you encourage the parties to negotiate deals? A. Most lawsuits center on the issues of liability and damages. Even if the defendant’s liability is a given, the plaintiff’s ability to collect an award of damages…
