PearlJudy Conlin A new lady has rolled into our life. She is quite pretty; rather sporty looking; and amenable to going wherever I want to go. She is much nicer to have around than the other female person in our family. You’ve probably guessed I’m talking about that selfish diva alter ego of mine, Nurse…
Something to crow about Nancy Kennedy One of my favorite YouTube videos shows a crow in Russia figuring out how to sled down a snowy rooftop on a jar lid. The bird places the lid on top of the roof, stands on it and slides down the slope — and then does it again! It…
What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?Sheryl Boldt What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your church, your community, your family? On you? Sadly, many pastors are leaving their churches because they feel discouraged and sometimes unappreciated. Or they believe they’re inadequate because they’ve lost the ability to influence the hearts…
Sharlee WhiddonGadsden County News Service The Peanut Butter Challenge is an annual jar collection for local food pantries hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension. Launched in the Florida Panhandle counties in 2012, it is again spreading statewide this year. Unopened jars of peanut butter can be donated locally throughout October and…
A local couple turns a former packing plant into a premier venue, bringing wedding dreams to life. Jasmine GreenGadsden County News Service Where vegetables once moved through conveyor belts and workers sorted produce, brides now walk down aisles and families celebrate life’s milestones. Uraina’s Haven, Gadsden County’s newest premier event center, has transformed a 27,000-square-foot…
Eloise Presnell Joyner, 82, of Quincy Florida, passed away on September 23,2025 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on April 9,1943, in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Thelma Lewis Presnell.Eloise was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend whose love for life left a lasting impression on everyone…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service The Havana Town Council adopted a $15.2 million budget and a millage rate of 3.0000 at its final public hearing Monday. The meeting was lightly attended and lasted just eight minutes. No citizens to be heard came forward during public comment. The council’s decision not to approve the rollback rate…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service For those driving past the William M. Inman Agricultural Center on U.S. 90 this past weekend, the black and yellow big top was likely hard to miss.The setup belonged to Cirque Du Lux, a small circus company that has been traveling the South. Cirque Du Luxe’s performances are family-friendly but…
Staff ReportGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Veteran Service Office will be closed on Monday, October 6, 2025, through Friday, October 10, 2025, for training, which will be given by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. The office will reopen on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8 a.m. If you have an appointment at…
Dara KamNews Service of Florida Bullet-proof vests, AI-assisted translation software and license-plate readers are on a wish-list of items sheriffs are seeking through a $250 million state grant program aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement.The types of equipment, along with money for overtime, bonuses, vans and restraints, are included in a list of grant requests the…
