FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service The Sneads Town Council voted unanimously April 15 to hold public hearings to consider increasing fees for solid waste collection and mosquito spraying. According to city manager Bill Rentz, the town has not increased solid waste fees in a couple years and has lost a modest sum last year…
Fabrizio Gowdy Gadsden County News Service With only one police officer serving the town, several Sneads residents called for increased law enforcements staffing during the March 10 council meeting. “Preston needs help,” said one speaker during public comment, referencing Brett Preston, currently the town’s lone police officer. Another speaker pointedly asked the council if they…
How to vote, how to run, and who’s shown up. FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service With less than two months until the April 14 Sneads municipal elections, here is everything to know. On the Ballot Members of the Sneads Town Council serve two year terms. This year, groups 1 and 2 are up for…
Blountstown has won all five of their scheduled games this season and will be hosting Sneads. Patricia SmithGadsden County News Service Last week the Sneads Pirates varsity football team traveled to Liberty County for a game of football with the Bulldogs. The much-anticipated Friday night lights turned into a cloudy event of consistent rainfall that…
This year’s team is one of the most enthusiastic groups of athletes trained up in a long time. Patricia SmithGadsden County News Service Alright Pirate fans, it’s officially a new season, are you ready for some football?The Pirates started their 2025 season with a team picture day and the first official scrimmage game. The Liberty…
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Ruben UribeGadsden County News Service The Quincy Music Theatre is kicking off its second Summer Intensive of the 2025 season with Be More Chill, a fun and fast-paced musical that follows a high school student navigating life with the help of artificial intelligence. The show opens August 1 and marks the first time this production…
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…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service After 32 years in their home, Deloye and Toni Henry have transformed their property into a vibrant, colorful retreat — earning them the title of Residential Yard of the Month for July.The couple, who live at 39 Audubon Drive in the Tallavana neighborhood, took on a full landscaping overhaul following the…
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….
