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A large group of students seated at cafeteria tables and in rows of chairs in a school auditorium, listening to a man speaking at a wooden podium on a stage. The stage features a black backdrop decorated with colorful paper fans, gold balloons spelling '20', and a partially visible 'We Are Proud of You' banner.

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Gadsden County celebrates successful completion of summer youth employment program

Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners recently celebrated the completion of its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program with an end-of-program celebration held at Havana Magnet School. According to the county, the program gave participating youth the opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop new skills and build professional connections while…

An elderly woman with short white hair standing on the front sidewalk of a beige single-story house with white columns and dark shutters. She is wearing a blue top and blue pants, surrounded by potted plants, hanging flower baskets, and lush green landscaping.

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Havana Garden Club recognizes July Yards of the Month

Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Havana Garden Club has selected its July Yard of the Month recipients, recognizing one residential property and one commercial landscape for their beauty and upkeep. The Residential Yard of the Month was awarded to Ann Petronis of 508 Live Oak Lane. The property features numerous decorative pots overflowing with…

A large group of local officials, police officers, and community members gathered outside a white single-story building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a blue sky. Two police officers hold a long red ribbon across the front lawn while a man in a red suit jacket stands near the center next to others holding giant scissors.

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New public safety complex dedicated in Havana

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Town officials, first responders and residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the dedication and ribbon-cutting of Havana’s new Public Safety Complex, a project that has been years in the making and brings the town’s police and fire departments together under one roof. The new multi-million-dollar facility replaces aging buildings that…

A close-up portrait of a Black male police officer smiling slightly at the camera. He is wearing a dark blue uniform shirt with a black tie, gold stars on his collar flaps, a gold police badge on his left chest pocket, and a patch on his left shoulder that reads 'City of Gretna Police'.

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Quincy police chief arrested on DUI charge less than a month after taking office

By Erin Hill QUINCY — Less than one month after being sworn in as Quincy’s new police chief, Brian Alexander was arrested Friday night on charges of driving under the influence after a Chattahoochee police officer reported finding him driving an unmarked Quincy Police Department vehicle on the wrong side of U.S. Highway 90, according…

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Former police chief files federal whistleblower lawsuit against City of Quincy

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Former Quincy Police Chief Carlos Hill has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Quincy, alleging he was fired in retaliation for reporting misconduct within the police department and for speaking out on matters of public concern. The complaint, filed June 24 in the U.S. District Court for…

A professional studio portrait of a bald Black man with a grey-speckled beard, standing against a solid grey background. He is dressed in a dark blue pinstriped suit with a grey tie and is holding an open Bible, looking forward with a serene expression.

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Bear Creek Bethel M.B. Church invites community to 3-night annual revival

Dr. Deborah Thigpen Gadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is extending an invitation to the Gadsden County community to attend its Annual Revival, a three-night worship experience designed to inspire spiritual renewal, strengthen faith, and encourage believers to deepen their relationship with God. The revival will be held Tuesday, July 14,…

Reverend Danny Whitfield preaches from a central wooden pulpit with one hand raised at Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church during an 'Iron Sharpens Iron' event. He is surrounded by several men in dark suits standing on the stage, including Pastor Terrence D. Milton to the left of the pulpit. The sanctuary stage features white floral arrangements, an altar table, a crystal chandelier hanging above, and musical equipment in the foreground.

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4th Annual 100 Men in Black fellowship unites community in spiritual warfare

Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Setting a powerful twofold stage for brotherhood and faith, Pastor Terrence D. Milton opened the Fourth Annual 100 Men in Black program at Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with a resonant call to action. Reminding the congregation that men must come together during this time of “spiritual warfare”…

A close-up view of a vendor table. The table is covered in a white tablecloth and displays various collectible items, including fish-shaped glass plates, a colorful ceramic fish platter, a vintage metal tray featuring an illustration of a classic car, old glassware, and a retro 'Jack and Jill' children's magazine. In the background, other shoppers browse additional tables under the shaded pavilion.

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Out of the Attic Vintage Market draws shoppers to downtown Havana

Erin HillGadsden County News Service A new monthly vintage market appears to be gaining momentum in downtown Havana. The Out of the Attic Vintage Market, held Saturday at the Havana History and Heritage Museum, attracted more than 120 visitors by noon, according to information provided by museum representatives. The market is held on the second…

The former W.S. Stevens School in Quincy. The modern, single-story red brick facility features a dark shingled roof, a manicured lawn with young trees, and a concrete walkway leading to two main entrances surrounded by tall glass windows under a partly cloudy sky. Gadsden County commissioners continued discussions June 2 regarding potential funding sources and future plans for the Stevens School project.

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Commissioners continue Stevens School funding discussion

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing potential funding sources and possible next steps for the property. The item follows discussion by commissioners on May 19, when the board directed county administration to identify possible funding options for the project. Commissioner Brenda…

A woman, a young boy, and a man pose together on a green lawn in front of a sign that reads 'Havana Garden Club Yard of the Month (Residential).' The group stands next to a large tree on the right, with a well-landscaped, single-story brick ranch-style home, flower beds, and a concrete birdbath visible in the background.

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Havana Garden Club recognizes June yards of the month

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service The Havana Garden Club has selected its June Yard of the Month winners, recognizing one residential property and one commercial business for their landscaping efforts and curb appeal. The residential Yard of the Month honors the home of Cecelia and Bruce Moore at 509 Third St. N.E. The property features…