Last week, my mom, who will turn 90 in August, went into a home, as they say. She has dementia and is still recovering from her second broken hip. A few years ago, she had breast cancer and had a mastectomy. She’s been wheelchair bound for quite a while. Mom doesn’t know me anymore, but…
Will Americans ever recognize the danger that is the neglected male child who grows up to take back what he thinks is owed to him by society by slaughtering innocent people? Numerous and increasing mass shootings and lack of immediately effective action by legislators at all levels is a very sorry tale. America must do…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as…
A $1 million gift from First Commerce Credit Union kickstarted Big Bend Hospice’s fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art center for compassionate hospice care facility, currently under construction on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. In recognition of the credit union’s support of Big Bend Hospice’s mission and the sincere generosity of this gift,…
The Gadsden community received a valuable addition as Impact Diagnostics opened its doors on June 9. The business which is family owned and operated is located at 114 N Madison St. in Quincy. Led by Shandricka and her husband Bobby Shipp, this establishment aims to ensure safety and security through reliable drug screening, alcohol screening,…
On Wednesday evening, June 28, Quincy residents were invited to attend a community meeting at the Campbell Kelly Community Center at Stevens Park and assist with an upcoming survey of the historic Pepper Hill neighborhood. The survey will also include the surrounding area from West Jefferson Street in the north to around Martin Luther King…
Hometown celebrity athlete and former Sneads Pirate Jason Patterson also known as JP5 will be hosting a football camp for ages 6-12 years old. Patterson just got back from a national college football tour and has been intent on learning as much as he can before he makes his final choice of school. He has…
When Duty Conflicts with Faith Q. Judge Smith, how do elected officials balance conflicts between their public duties and their personal religious beliefs? Thank you, Maria A. Maria, let’s begin by covering the basic civics and legal principles involved, and then I’ll explain how I balance conflicts. When it comes to my job, I can’t…
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONFOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:…
The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum partnered with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden and the early learning coalition of the Big Bend to host Gadsden Arts Family Day. This event was held Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families created and shared art and celebrated Gadsden County. Sarah…
