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…
On what appeared to be another normal work day, local Badcock owner Kim Maphis was handling a delivery near the coast in Carrabelle when an email notification caught her attention.The July 23 email stated details about a 4p.m. conference call, requiring Maphis to attend.Maphis, who owns all three Badcock stores in Gadsden County, said there…
Gadsden County will soon have a new supervisor of elections. Kenya Ponder Williams will be sworn in on Jan. 7, 2025, after running for the office unopposed. A Quincy native, Williams graduated from James A. Shanks High School in 1990. Her background in the elections field began 17 years ago. “I was hired in August…
On the fourth Friday of every month, the Havana Community Development Corporation hosts its Senior’s 55 plus Day Out program.In July, Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious T. Green gave a warm introduction of the guest speaker, Dr. Judy Mandrell, who is also his Godmother.Green, reading some parts of Mandrell’s lengthy bio while reminiscing about taking trips…
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Four appellate judges from the Florida First District Court of Appeal visited Gadsden County on Wednesday, June 26 to hear two cases.That afternoon a panel of three judges–Judge M. Kemmerly Thomas, Judge Adam Tanenbaum, and Judge Rachel Nordby–heard two cases. One was a criminal case, and the other a civil lawsuit case.The cases were heard…
As the Fourth of July celebrations approach, the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents about the risk of serious injury associated with fireworks use. The department said every year, preventable accidents occur, resulting in burn injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. According to a report by the Consumer Products Safety Commission,…
Last weekend, Quincy Music Theatre presented Aladdin Jr. This performance consisted of several young, local actors led by experienced crew members into the creation of a shorter and concise performance over a smaller length of time. Many youths eager to participate in the thespian world gave knock-out performances. The plot concerned itself with the comeuppance…
Dozens of people left the Gadsden County Courthouse with smiles on their faces Saturday.More than sixty people appeared before Judge Kathy Garner that day as she lifted warrants, waived speeding fines and court costs for misdemeanors criminal and misdemeanor traffic offenses.Freddie Watson breathed a sigh of relief as he walked out of the courthouse Saturday…
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…
