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…
Preventing World War III Jerry Tetalman Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the major countries of the world have been aligning in two different blocs: NATO (which includes most European nations, the United States, and Canada), Japan, and South Korea, on one side, and Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and India on the other.Both blocs…
Slim Randles “I think it’s disgusting and weird and unnatural and it should be outlawed!” the tall cowboy said, coming to rest at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. “Aw Steve,” said Doc, “the coffee isn’t that bad.” “Coffee? Nay, I say unto you, Doc. It ain’t the coffee … it’s them…
Surrounded by Angels Judy Conlin With all the evil in the world, there is still a lot of love and caring. I am probably the luckiest old (Oh, I hate that word. Let’s start over). I am probably the luckiest mature little lady in the world; I have lived here for 40 years but I…
A sanctuary on wheels Nancy Kennedy Recently I read about a group of city bus drivers — all Christians — who wanted to bring the peace of Christ to their passengers. They noticed many looked troubled. They asked a local pastor what they could do. He said, “Each morning before you start your route, walk…
