Erin HillGadsden County News Service Havana’s downtown streets were filled with families, laughter, and fall colors on Saturday as Havana Main Street celebrated the 25th anniversary of PumpkinFest, one of Gadsden County’s most anticipated annual events.This year’s festival drew an estimated 4,800 attendees and featured 135 vendors, marking one of the largest turnouts in the…
2025 Agricultural Judging Contests Not only is the weather finally cooling down, but it is also fair season! Fairs aren’t just about rides and food but also about participating in showing livestock, entering exhibits, and competing in judging contests. There are so many opportunities at fairs for 4-H youth to participate in and gain knowledge…
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida As an increasing number of Florida food-stamp recipients will have to meet work requirements to remain eligible, the state faces a potential hefty bill from the federal government for the program.Currently, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — commonly known as food stamps — distributed by the state are…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is extending an open invitation to the entire Gadsden County community to attend its annual Family and Friends Day celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m.The church, located at 3476 Old Federal Road in Quincy, will host this joyful day of worship…
Senate Bill 180, which became effective in June and restricts local governments’ ability to adopt stricter land-use and development regulations. Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service At its regularly scheduled Oct. 7 board meeting, the Gadsden County Commission discussed how to respond to SB 180, which became effective in June and restricts local governments’ ability to…
Janice EakinGadsden County News Service Get ready to celebrate autumn in style as PumpkinFest, Havana’s premier family festival, returns for its 25th year on Saturday, Oct.11, 2025. The beloved event, which drew more than 7,000 attendees last year, is set to transform the downtown streets into a festive autumn wonderland.This year’s festival is a silver…
Short Takes October Twilight Concert featuring music by Tim Kelly of Latitude 30The Quincy Main Street October Twilight Concert is Tuesday, October 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Bwembya Market, 23 N. Madison St., featuring the music of Tim Kelly of the Latitude 30 band. Dinner catered by Faison’s Way BBQ – your choice of pulled…
Sharlee WhiddonGadsden County News Service The Peanut Butter Challenge is an annual jar collection for local food pantries hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension. Launched in the Florida Panhandle counties in 2012, it is again spreading statewide this year. Unopened jars of peanut butter can be donated locally throughout October and…
A local couple turns a former packing plant into a premier venue, bringing wedding dreams to life. Jasmine GreenGadsden County News Service Where vegetables once moved through conveyor belts and workers sorted produce, brides now walk down aisles and families celebrate life’s milestones. Uraina’s Haven, Gadsden County’s newest premier event center, has transformed a 27,000-square-foot…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service The Havana Town Council adopted a $15.2 million budget and a millage rate of 3.0000 at its final public hearing Monday. The meeting was lightly attended and lasted just eight minutes. No citizens to be heard came forward during public comment. The council’s decision not to approve the rollback rate…
