Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service After a divided Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday evening to select Reginald James as the new interim county administrator, the board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve James’ contract.The role of county administrator has been filled by interim administrator Roosevelt Morris since November 2024, when the board…
Special to The HeraldGadsden County News ServiceThe Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees elected Trustee Eugene Lamb, Jr. as the new Board Chair at their August 18 meeting. He succeeds Trustee Karen Moore. Long-time trustee Frank Messersmith was elected Vice-Chair. Trustee Lamb is known for deep-rooted connections to the College and community. Initially appointed…
Found and forever Nancy Kennedy My husband and I have been watching “Major Crimes,” a standard murder-of-the-week show with a tough police captain, a squad of detectives — and, tucked inside the crime investigations, a surprising story about being found and made family. This series also centers on the relationship between the captain, Sharon Raydor,…
Slim Randles When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree while his mother and father had an absolute fit. We knew we were looking at a dead baby bird, as it…
My bucket listJudy Conlin I have been thinking about my bucket list of late.You know -a list of things you’d like to do before you’re dead. I searched high and low throughout this house, and I couldn’t find one. As I went through every desk and cupboard, Nurse Judy, my know-it-all alter ego comes up…
Found and forever Nancy Kennedy My husband and I have been watching “Major Crimes,” a standard murder-of-the-week show with a tough police captain, a squad of detectives — and, tucked inside the crime investigations, a surprising story about being found and made family. This series also centers on the relationship between the captain, Sharon Raydor,…
Bible verses to pray over our kids this school year Sheryl Boldt What is your prayer for your child or grandchild this school year? Perhaps you’ll be praying for them to have a great school year; to excel academically and push through the pesky roadblocks that have held them back for too long; and (with…
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…
Dr. Deborah Thigpen QUINCY, Fla. — Bear Creek Bethel Cultural Center for Change (BCBCCC), an outreach arm of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, continues to move Gadsden County residents forward through innovative programs rooted in service, faith, and cultural enrichment. On Sunday, August 17, Pastor Terrence Milton led “Wheels and Boots at The Creek”,…
