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Gadsden County High celebrates Top 10
Gadsden County High School announced its Top 10 graduates last week. The Top 10 ceremony, held for its third consecutive year, highlights students with 10 highest grade point averages in the school’s graduating class. In order from 1 to 10,Gadsden County High School’s 2022-2023 Top Ten graduates are: Treyvious Copeland, Leeann Ros, Chloe’ Lee, Amanni…
Havana citizens learn about their local government
Citizens of the Town of Havana were invited to attend a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 3. The town hall meeting was hosted by County Commissioner Alonzetta Simpkins who represents District 2, which encompasses parts of Quincy and Havana. The purpose of the meeting was to educate members of the public about the various…
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Gretna celebrates May Day 2023
Gretna’s annual May Day celebration was held on Friday, May 5. The event was held at the Springfield Multi-Purpose Center, formerly Gretna Elementary School, with gates opening at 5 p.m. A large stage was set up, and featured performers were Gretna’s own Legacy Band featuring Steve Walden, Carlin Taylor, TK Soul, and Cupid. This year,…
Desantis shelves cell phones, TikTok in schools
Saying that social media does “more harm than good,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed education changes that include prohibiting students from using cell phones during class time and curtailing use of the social-media platform TikTok on school grounds. Also, DeSantis signed bills creating a “Teachers’ Bill of Rights” and imposing eight-year term limits on…
Bill could help black farmers get pot licenses
Black farmers who didn’t make the cut last year could have another opportunity to vie for medical-marijuana licenses, under a bill approved by lawmakers in the final days of the 2023 legislative session. The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is part of years-long efforts aimed at giving Black farmers an entry…
Greensboro Town Council welcomes new councilmembers
The Greensboro Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in Gardner Hall. The Council had new members to welcome: Councilwoman Jacquelyn Barber won the seat formerly held by Elizabeth Henderson, Councilwoman Brenda Martinez ran uncontested for the seat formerly held by Juan Guerrero. Council Member…
Cooperative Extension: What in the world is watermelon radish?!?
The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
Short Takes – Kisha Patel of Havana set to graduate from the University of Georgia
Kisha Yogesh Patel is among the more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during commencement exercises this week.Patel, of Havana, Fla, is a candidate for a BSHP Health Promotion. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in…
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April 2023 Final Friday concert brings a crowd
A large crowd gathered in downtown Chattahoochee to enjoy music, food, and shopping from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The event was part of Chattahoochee Main Street’s monthly Final Friday Downtown Concert Series, and featured live music from Johnny Calloway and the Stimulus Package Band. A wide selection of vendors participated…