Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service After a divided Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday evening to select Reginald James as the new interim county administrator, the board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve James’ contract.The role of county administrator has been filled by interim administrator Roosevelt Morris since November 2024, when the board…
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium Set to Empower Panhandle Agriculture The UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension Team will host the 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium on Thursday, September 4, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida. This full-day event is tailored to support emerging and beginning farmers across…
Dr. Deborah Thigpen QUINCY, Fla. — Bear Creek Bethel Cultural Center for Change (BCBCCC), an outreach arm of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, continues to move Gadsden County residents forward through innovative programs rooted in service, faith, and cultural enrichment. On Sunday, August 17, Pastor Terrence Milton led “Wheels and Boots at The Creek”,…
Kalinda Pyles Gadsden County News Service The spirit of unity, service, and community empowerment was on full display this past Saturday as the Phirst Phamily Back-to-School Giveaway brought smiles, support, and essential resources to hundreds of families in Chattahoochee. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Theta Omega Chapter under the leadership of President…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service On Aug.5, CJ’s Kitchen and Catering fostered unity in the Quincy community with “National Night Out”, hosted by owner Curtis James, Commissioner Devonta Knight, and the Quincy Police Department.The event was described as a “A Night of Unity In Our Community,” and the goal was to promote strong relationships in…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Last week, The Town of Havana broke ground at the site of a brand new public safety complex that will house the police and fire stations.Although funding for construction of Havana’s new public safety complex has been secured, the town does not have enough money to furnish the building.To help…
2025 Gadsden County Extension open house set for Aug. 21 Come and join us on Aug. 21, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Gadsden County Extension Office located at 2140 West Jefferson St. Quincy Fl., for our annual open house. This event is free for the public to come by and check out…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Facing potential budget shortfalls and cuts, the Gadsden County commission convened for a budget workshop Friday morning. Commissioners ultimately turned over the responsibility of going through the budget line by line to the county administrators. The meeting began by addressing the potential for unfunded mandates, with Administrative Assistant Pheshe Bennet warning…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Big Bend Hospice has announced a renewed partnership with the ACTS 2 Project to host a series of Advanced Care Planning and Dementia Awareness Training sessions beginning in Fall 2025. The initiative aims to support African American caregivers and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia throughout the…
Gadsden County News Service In Gadsden County, we have approximately 85 certified pesticide applicators, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Those licensed applicators have likely already received notification about upcoming changes to the pesticide certification testing process and the FDACS licensing website. However, in case it was missed, here’s what…
