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…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County would face a $7 million budget shortfall next year if voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment phasing out non-school property taxes. That’s according to Interim County Administrator Reginald James, who shared the news at the March 3 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. “We’ll need to…
Two properties in the Havana area have been recognized as March’s Yard of the Month selections, highlighting both a local business and a residential property noted for their seasonal landscaping.The commercial Yard of the Month award goes to Katie’s Cakes and Gifts, located at 108 E. 7th Ave. The shop is owned by Katie Gainey…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Crossroad Academy advanced to the Region Finals Saturday after beating Blountstown 55-41. Senior Mason Mobley led the team in scoring with 14 points. Senior Jabari Boahen led the team in rebounds with 11, a key stat as Crossroad (18-3) dominated the glass. The team had 35 rebounds compared to 12…
Suzanne CarrGadsden County News Service This Valentine’s Day marks more than the 52nd birthday of Tarra the elephant. It honors a life that has profoundly reshaped how the world understands elephants, freedom, and compassionate care.Captured from the wild in Asia in 1974 when she was just three months old, Tarra’s life began in captivity. She…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Crossroad Academy secured its fifth straight district championship Saturday, defeating Port St. Joe 53-47 in front of the Scorpion home crowd. It was also the sixth win in a row for the Scorpions (17-3), who will host the first round of playoffs next week as a result of its victory….
Erin HillGadsden County News SerivceA welcome splash of green and color is brightening Havana thanks to the latest Yard of the Month selections from the Havana Garden Club.The Residential Yard of the Month honors Terry and David Norman, whose home at 104 Magnolia Circle stood out during a time when many lawns across town have…
How to vote, how to run, and who’s showed up. FABRIZIO GOWDYCorrespondent With the annual municipal election less than three months away, here is everything you need to know. Gadsden County’s 2026 municipal election falls on April 28. Voters in Havana, Quincy, Chattahoochee, Greensboro, and Gretna will elect representatives to serve on their city and…
FebruaryErin Hillmail@bradfordvillebugle.com February has always been my favorite month of the year. It is short, but it is full. Full of meaning, memories and small signs that something new is beginning.One of my favorite memories from childhood is celebrating Black History Month. It was not just something marked on a calendar. It was an integral…
