Gadsden County
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SPORTS ROUNDUP: Gadsden County, Sneads, Robert F. Munroe
Pirates end regular season in a romp, host Franklin County in playoffs Saturday Sneads scored early and often last week in romping past Liberty County 67-6 to close their regular season football play with a 67-6 mercy rule victory. The visiting Pirates rushed for close to 300 yards in the game with Courtavious Garrett and…
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Gadsden, Jackson counties update distribution sites for food, water, aid
GADSDEN COUNTY The Gadsden County aid distribution site list has been updated to include additional communities, and one site – the Gadsden County Jail in Quincy – has been closed. Local residents may obtain food, water and other emergency supplies, as well as charge phones and get information at the following locations: • Helen Franks…
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What to expect after registering for FEMA disaster assistance
After registering for disaster assistance, you may be contacted by a FEMA-contracted housing inspector to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection. Your first contact with an inspector may be by text or phone call and may come from an area code different from yours. The inspection is needed to verify and assess damage indicated…
County issues updated recovery information
Citizens are reminded of the updated, mandatory curfew in effect from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. until further notice. Additionally, Gadsden County Emergency Management Officials urge citizens to not burn debris as it could lead to wildfires. Gadsden County will notify residents of a debris pick-up schedule once it becomes available. Recovery efforts are expected…
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West Gadsden Middle School coronates Homecoming King and Queen
West Gadsden Middle School Principal Sonya Jackson recently celebrated the crowning of Shadasia Thomas as Miss West Gadsden and Brandon Potter as Mister West Gadsden. Other contestants for the crown included middle schooler Ayonna Harrison and elementary school student Jada McNealy.
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West Gadsden Middle School names top scholars
West Gadsden Middle School’s Jr. Beta Club – which promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students – crowned Middle School scholars Ja’Veon Oliver and Keizoria Bellamy and Elementary School scholars Ja’Kobe Bouie and Mackenzie Williams recently. The goal of the Jr. Beta Club is to prepare…
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Student speaks at Florida Missing Children’s ceremony
West Gadsden Middle School fifth-grader Denim Rhames won a statewide speech contest recently for fifth-graders in recognition of Florida Missing Children’s Day (September 10). Rhames’ speech was titled, “This Is How I Stay Safe All Day.” The annual event is held to remember Florida’s missing children, to recognize the state’s efforts in child protection and…
Coalition fighting for Big Bend homeless vets
The sign said simply “Vet.” It wasn’t even a sign, really. It was the side flap from a cardboard box, haphazardly torn and seated in his lap as he dozed in the summer sun on a busy sidewalk. His eyes flew open when a stranger approached to hand him money – eyes a startling ice-blue….