This month makes one year I’ve been the editor. I took on this role unexpectedly, with one day of training, so the last 12 months have been filled with trial and error…a lot of errors. While in this role, I’ve been taking notes each month about what I can do to improve the paper. One…
The Flock Safety Program has come to Quincy. No, it has nothing to do with birds. The program consists of cameras watching traffic coming in and out of Quincy. This is one of the latest tools Quincy Police Department is using to help them keep the crime rate low. Last year, Quincy purchased six new…
Weezie’s Cottage, a well-known Havana business, with a shop located in the downtown historic shopping district, will soon be closing the doors of its Tallahassee showroom in the Market Square shopping center. Those who rely on Weezie’s for their furniture and home decor need not worry, however, as Louise “Weezie” Heidenreich, who owns the business…
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the Gadsden County Development Council (GCDC) have joined forces to secure a $550,000 grant. The strategy planning grant, from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will be used to provide better paying jobs for Gadsden County residents by developing strategies to increase per capita income while reducing the…
On December 1, 2023, students at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School participated in the annual school-wide spelling bee. Students from fourth to eighth grade competed for the title of Spelling Bee Champion. Out of 18 participants, Eric Hall and Angel Hernandez won second and third place and fourth grader Trynitee Moye is this year’s Gadsden Elementary…
On January 12, 2024, students at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School held their annual school wide Florida Light and Power Speech Contest. The Speech Contest was very competitive and a huge success with Mrs. Kameelah Weeks, Mrs. Sarah Knight, and Mrs. Zola Akins serving as judges. Division I consisted of students from grades fourth and fifth,…
Elephant Refuge North America kicks off the new year with a grand celebration for its largest resident, Bo. Instead of a massive birthday cake, the 12,000-pound, 10’6” tall Asian elephant indulged in a feast of fresh fruits, vegetables, and bamboo. Bo’s special day includes a spa treatment with cold laser therapy for his joints and…
For the second weekend in a row, the stands inside the gymnasium at West Gadsden Middle was at full capacity, as Crossroad was able to hold on and beat Robert F. Munroe in a game that went to the wire. After the first quarter, Munroe led Crossroad 22-17. Adjustments made in the second quarter by…
Celebrate Mardi Gras season with popular North Florida singer, songwriter, and gumbo chef Bill Wharton, who is bringing his high-energy, gumbo-cooking, spicy Blues show for the first time ever to Quincy. This pre-Porchfest kick-off concert event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Quincy Garden Center. Bill Wharton…
All Gadsden County residents ages 3-12 are zoned to play baseball with the Northwest Leon Little League. The league is now accepting registrants through February 1. Registration fees are as follows: Wee-Ball ages 3-4 $65.00, Tee-Ball ages 5-6 $65.00, Machine Pitch ages 6-8 $85.00, Minors ages 8-10 $85.00, Majors ages 10-12, $85.00, and Seniors ages…
