Know What’s Below Ground: Safe Digging Starts with 811 Digging, whether for landscaping, agricultural improvement, or infrastructure installation, poses significant risks when underground utilities are not properly located. In Florida, contacting Sunshine 811 before excavation is not only a legal requirement but also an essential safety practice. Understanding 811 vs. 911. It is important to…
Being named the Jackson County Champions is just one of many goals set to achieve this season Patricia SmithGadsden County News Service The Pirates senior banners were freshly hung on the football field’s fence, the aroma of food filled the air, and music hyped up the fans in the stands. It wasn’t long before the…
The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council, in partnership with the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association, will host the 8th Annual Big Bend Rodeo on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, at the Gadsden Horsemen’s Association Arena in Quincy.Gates will open at 6 p.m. each night. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m.The event will include traditional…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service A hearing was held at Lively Technical College Tuesday, Aug 5., where eight Gadsden County football players successfully appealed their ineligibility to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), avoiding a one-year suspension. While the players are now eligible for the 2025 season, they are not permitted to play at…
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium Set to Empower Panhandle Agriculture The UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension Team will host the 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium on Thursday, September 4, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida. This full-day event is tailored to support emerging and beginning farmers across…
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…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County High School’s football program has been banned from the upcoming FHSAA State Series, fined a total of $21,500, and placed on restrictive probation after an investigation found multiple eligibility and registration violations. The Florida High School Athletic Association has sanctioned Gadsden County High School and its head football…
Havana Garden Club yards of the month for May announced. Erin HillGadsden County News Service Last month, the Havana Garden Club May Yard of the Month honors were awarded to Scott and Kim Nelson for residential and Salem Methodist Church for commercial landscaping excellence.The Nelsons, of 465 Dogwood Drive, were recognized for their vibrant yard,…
Last Friday night the Sneads varsity football team was tested with multiple challenges but more than proved they could withstand what was being thrown their way with powerful perseverance.“I am extremely proud of the young and the restless for how they battled,” stated Sneads Head Coach Bill Thomas. He dubbed this year’s fresh team with…
Uraina’s Haven, an event planning company, recently lent a helping hand to Ballers Elite, a local travel basketball team in Quincy.The team secured their entry into the prestigious Miami KB Sports Balling on the Beach tournament, held from June 19-21, thanks to the support and sponsorship from Uraina’s Haven. Before participating in the tournament, the…
