The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently launched the 2024 Black History Month student art and essay contests and educator awards with the theme of “Celebrating Florida’s African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom.” These contests will run through Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Black History Month is celebrated each year in the…
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Atticus Manchac Stephens, a dedicated first responder, members of the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department gathered at the Quincy Moose Lodge #2672 on the evening of Sept. 28. Lane and Joetta Stephens, Atticus’ parents, presented a ceremonial check to the fire department, amounting to $10,675.50. These funds, a…
On May 20, Robert Rubero, of Florida State University’s Claude Pepper Center, held a talk about the Women in World War II exhibit on display at the Havana History and Heritage Society, in the Shade Tobacco Wing of the Museum. The histories of Women in the community around Havana – and Florida – during the…
By Tom Emery St. Patrick’s Day has become a major event in the United States, and one of the biggest traditions is an annual parade. It is just one of several holiday customs that began in America – not in Ireland. Many cities across the nation host a St. Patrick’s Day parade on or around…
Gadsden County kicked off its Black History Month celebration on Sunday evening with a movie night at Tanyard Creek Preservation Park. The movie of choice was Wakanda Forever. It was a free event for all ages, hosted by the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Quincy Commission. Charles Hayes, one of…
