Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church concluded a powerful three-night revival with a jubilant celebration of its 138th church anniversary on Sunday, July 20. The spiritually enriching services brought together members and guests from across the region to reflect, rejoice, and recommit to the church’s mission of faith and…
Kierra ReedGadsden County News Service A major economic development is underway in Gadsden County as Love’s Travel Center officially broke ground Wednesday on a new $25 million facility in the City of Gretna. The site, located off Interstate 10 at Exit 174, is expected to bring jobs, infrastructure improvements, and increased visibility to the small…
Kierra ReedGadsden County News Service Gretna Fire Department has welcomed in a new truck with a push-in ceremony, which also enhances the department’s resources for community protection. This is a significant accomplishment for the fire department, giving the ability to have new equipment for a small, rural municipal department.Before the new truck was added to…
Kiarra ReedGadsden County News Service The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is now hosting its Summer Arts Program. The six-week program began the first week in June and ends the last week of July. During the program, children participate in different themes each week.For the first half, some themes were Wild West, Circus Extravaganza, and…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, ATCF II FLORIDA-A, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County School District received an overall grade of “C” for the 2024–25 academic year, according to data released by the Florida Department of Education. Although the district fell short of a “B,” leaders say they are on track to reach that target in the coming year.The district had received…
The return of the new world screwworm: what you need to knowRobbie Jones If you’ve spent any time scrolling through social media lately, you may have come across some alarming videos about an insect called the New World Screwworm (NWS). While some of these clips may sound dramatic, the threat is very real and growing….
Erin HillGadsden County News Service St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Quincy recently passed its site inspection and final certification to become Gadsden County’s newest American Red Cross Emergency Shelter.The Church Vestry had unanimously identified this as one of the goals for the coming year at the annual planning retreat in 2024. Although the church has…
Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state.U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a 33-page brief backing the state’s appeal of a preliminary injunction issued in April by U.S. District…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church — affectionately known as “The Creek” — is joyfully celebrating a significant milestone: its 138th Anniversary. The commemorative service will be held Sunday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at 3476 Old Federal Road, Quincy, and promises to be a spiritually enriching gathering for…
