FriendsJudy Conlin Life is full of heartaches. You may lose almost your entire family. You may lose most of your longtime friends. You may lose beloved pets. As one ages, there are more losses. This is the normal way life goes, although in my particular case, there may have been more losses than usual and…
hope. mercy.Nancy Kennedy When I think about getting a tattoo, which I will never, ever do, I’ve always wanted it to say, “hope.” Lowercase letters with a period. Lately, I’ve been thinking about getting a second tattoo, which I will never, ever do. This one I want to say, “mercy.” Also lowercase letters with a…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Bo, a 12,000-pound Asian elephant who spent more than three decades in captivity before retiring to Elephant Refuge North America, marked five years at the South Georgia refuge Sept. 23. Bo arrived at the Attapulgus refuge Sept. 23, 2021, becoming its first resident. The refuge is operated by Elephant Aid…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County residents will have an opportunity to receive health screenings and connect with health care providers and community organizations during the Gadsden Health Expo next month. FSU Health will host the event Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gadsden County Courthouse, 10 E. Jefferson St….
Erin Hill Gadsden County commissioners voted Sept. 14 to end the county’s contract for Flock license plate reader cameras, while also taking action on the Public Safety Complex, county vehicles and several construction projects. The meeting later turned to county administration, with a motion to replace Interim County Administrator Reginald James failing on a 2-3…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A 29-year-old man was killed and a woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Iron Bridge Road in Gadsden County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 2:28 p.m. Sept. 15 near Lakeview Drive. According to the Highway Patrol, the man, of…
Erin Hill Former Quincy City Manager Robert Edward Nixon has been found guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon after a two-day federal jury trial in Tallahassee. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced the verdict Sept. 10. Nixon, 61, is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 19…
Slim Randles In a few days, all those rhymers who lived in Tin Pan Alley back when Gertie was a pup will be fulfilled once again. How’s that you say? Was a love song ever written that didn’t have moon and in it? And the full moon will be here in a couple of days…
BrownJudy Conlin I am a bit of a Type A personality. I need things done in a certain way, in a certain order and, of course, done my way. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the clothes in my closet are all hung in color-coordinated rows with bins of matching shoes underneath them….
When trusting God is hardSheryl Boldt Perhaps you’re not a Christian yet, but you’re not sure why. You’ve heard convincing reasons to trust Christ as your Savior, but for some reason you can’t say the sinner’s prayer (repenting of your sins and accepting Jesus’ death on the cross as payment for them) … at least…
