Gadsden County wrapped up its month-long annual celebration of Black History Month with a weekend full of festivities. This year’s theme was “Celebrating African Americans and the Arts.” On Thursday night the Black History Month Reception, emceed by Gretna Mayor Gary Russ, was held at The Gadsden Arts Center. During the reception, the following four…
Last Tuesday, Crossroad Academy captured a win over Cottondale, punching their ticket to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A Final Four in Lakeland. Crossroad hosted Cottondale in front of a jam packed gymnasium at West Gadsden Middle School. The first quarter ended with Crossroad in control of the game with a 13-7…
On Friday, February 9, Havana Main Street brought the casino experience home to Havana with Casino Royale, a Vegas-themed fundraiser benefiting upcoming projects for the organization. Casino Royale was held at Havana Springs resort, located at 200 Coca Cola Avenue, and featured table games, live music and dancing, a cash bar, a silent auction,…
On this past Saturday night, the Robert F. Munroe Lady Bobcats won the 2A District-1 championship, for the third time in a row. They hosted LEAD Academy who traveled from Pace, as the number one seed in the district. Munroe had lost to LEAD Academy during the regular season and was seeking revenge in…
On this past Saturday night, the Robert F. Munroe Bobcats won the 2A District-1 championship. They took on John Paul II at home, as they hosted the district tournament. The first quarter began with both teams trying to get a feel for one another. The quarter ended with Munroe leading 13-9. The second quarter saw…
On this past Saturday night, the Robert F. Munroe Bobcats won the 2A District-1 championship. They took on John Paul II at home, as they hosted the district tournament. The first quarter began with both teams trying to get a feel for one another. The quarter ended with Munroe leading 13-9. The second quarter saw…
In the words of Coco Chanel, “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” Kaila Lee Jones, embodies this philosophy, radiating beauty from within and sharing it with the world. Born and raised in Tallahassee to Linda Jones and the late J.B. Jones and Willie A. Lee, Jones now resides in Quincy, Florida, alongside…
On Friday, February 9, Havana Main Street will be holding a special casino-themed fundraiser to benefit current Main Street projects. Casino Royale will take place at Havana Springs resort, located at 200 Coca Cola Avenue, and will feature table games, live music and dancing, a cash bar, a silent auction, and prizes. The event will…
Weezie’s Cottage, a well-known Havana business, with a shop located in the downtown historic shopping district, will soon be closing the doors of its Tallahassee showroom in the Market Square shopping center. Those who rely on Weezie’s for their furniture and home decor need not worry, however, as Louise “Weezie” Heidenreich, who owns the business…
Tallahassee Community College is now accepting applications for the Tallahassee Collegiate Academy. The application window is now open for the 2024-25 academic year. The academy will accept 100 ninth-grade and 25 tenth-grade students for 2024-25 academic. Tallahassee Collegiate Academy accepts applications from students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla Counties. The application period will close on…
