Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Public Library System kicked off its Summer Reading Program on June 2.Two kickoff events were held, one at the William A. McGill Public Library in Quincy and one at the Cowen Public Library in Chattahoochee. The goal was to encourage students to participate in summer reading logs…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Last month, many in the Gretna community were left mourning after Barry “B.J.” Corker, Jr. was shot and killed in Gretna at the age of 25.Family members say despite the nature of his tragic end, B.J.’s life offered so much more than that. He was an active member of his…
Patricia Smith The St. Francis Wildlife Association is always here to help the Quincy community and surrounding North Florida areas when a wild animal is in need of help and rescuing. Now, the tables are turned, and the St. Francis Wildlife Association needs the help and support of the community to step up and donate…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service The sanctuary of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church —The Creek — was filled to capacity on Sunday, June 8, as nearly 100 men dressed in black assembled for the church’s Third Annual 100 Men in Black Fellowship. The electrifying service honored manhood, uplifted faith, and celebrated the strength…
Leo Torres Gadsden County News Service The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on a construction site near Florida State University on May 29 provoked strong reactions from the community.Hundreds lined the front of the Capitol building Friday to protest. The protest was organized by the Tallahassee Immigration Rights Alliance (TIRA), who pleaded with…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News ServiceCalling all men to attend the third annual 100 Men in Black Fellowship at Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the church, located at 3476 Old Federal Road.This year’s guest speaker is Pastor Willie Manning of…
Grace RobinsonGadsden Count News Service Join Gadsden Arts for a free day of fun and discovery at our American Grit Opening Day on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience Florida’s cattle ranching culture through our new exhibition, American Grit: Florida Crackers, Cowboys, and Cow Hunters, photographs by Adam Rountree, and a…
Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceFollowing public outcry over a lottery-based selection process, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners has voted unanimously to expand its Summer Youth Jobs Program, allowing all qualified student applicants who met the deadline to be hired.At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 14, commissioners approved funding for 98 additional positions,…
Patricia SmithGadsden County News ServiceA special invitation for a Memorial Day celebration and kickball showdown event at Sneads Park was announced in April as a free community event by Brandon Mcintyre. The invitation advertised that vendors, food trucks, yard sellers, and small businesses would be able to set up for free and the event would…
The Sneads Lady Softball Team is crushing the season with a 6-3 overall standing. This year is already proving to be full of impressive accomplishments and fun times for the ladies as they continue to push themselves to be their best. The Lady Pirates lost their first game of the season against the Liberty County…
