The last, best word Nancy Kennedy When I first started writing professionally, I mostly wrote humor stories for magazines. That meant I always wrote the ending first — the punchline. The whole story hinged on the last (hopefully best) words.Although I don’t write humor stories anymore, whenever I write a newspaper story I still write…
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…
Agritourism: from farm to fun Florida, well-known for its vibrant tourism and vigorous agricultural sectors, is seeing the rapid growth of a unique industry: Agritourism. This innovative union of the state’s top two economic drivers offers visitors an authentic, hands-on experience of rural life beyond the typical theme park attractions. Agritourism offers a unique and…
Gadsden County News Service The North Port St. Joe community is gearing up for a weekend of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the day that marked the end of slavery in the United States.The celebration will span three days, from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, with events designed to highlight Black culture, community…
Patricia SmithGadsden County News ServiceLeMoyne Arts will be hosting an open house on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The open house is the conclusion of a project called Art for Always Master Plan Project.The open house is free to the public and the community is encouraged to join the fun-filled event…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service More than 100 runners, walkers, and families laced up their sneakers and hit the riverfront trails for the 2025 River Runaround 5K and Fun Run, hosted by Chattahoochee Main Street on Saturday, May 17 at River Landing Park. The annual event brought participants from across the region to enjoy a…
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…
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,…
Slim Randles It’s the heat that defines us this month. It greets us at daybreak with its promise, but in an hour or so, it bears down on our shoulders and makes us dream of shade and something cold to drink. The best thing about our hot season, however, are evenings when most of the…
Natalie Lynn Alday I once pondered about older sitcoms from the 1960’s and 1970’s. I recollect watching the Mary Tyler Moore Show and googled the theme song “Love is All Around” by Sonny Curtis. How about Marlo Thomas in “That Girl!”? For those of you who do not know who or what I am talking…
