West Gadsden Middle School’s Jr. Beta Club – which promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students – crowned Middle School scholars Ja’Veon Oliver and Keizoria Bellamy and Elementary School scholars Ja’Kobe Bouie and Mackenzie Williams recently. The goal of the Jr. Beta Club is to prepare…
West Gadsden Middle School fifth-grader Denim Rhames won a statewide speech contest recently for fifth-graders in recognition of Florida Missing Children’s Day (September 10). Rhames’ speech was titled, “This Is How I Stay Safe All Day.” The annual event is held to remember Florida’s missing children, to recognize the state’s efforts in child protection and…
The sign said simply “Vet.” It wasn’t even a sign, really. It was the side flap from a cardboard box, haphazardly torn and seated in his lap as he dozed in the summer sun on a busy sidewalk. His eyes flew open when a stranger approached to hand him money – eyes a startling ice-blue….
Pirates vs. Gators The Pirates of Sneads High School crushed the Wewahitchka Gators 45-6 in a home conference game this past Friday night. The Pirates won by the same score the last time these two teams played. With the victory, Sneads improved its record to 5-1, while the Gators dropped to 3-4 on the season….
At the last Chattahoochee City Council meeting outgoing City Manager Lee Garner told the council City Clerk Marinda Wilson had announced she was retiring October 1 and that her last working day will be September 30. Garner said Wilson had said health concerns had led her to decide it was time to retire. Deputy City Clerk…
The Chattahoochee City Council has been busy since budget season has rolled around. On August 14, the council had its first budget workshop of the year, followed by a second workshop August 21 and a third on August 28. Then, at its regular monthly meeting on September 11, the council voted unanimously 5-0 for the…
The Apalachicola Arsenal Museum Historical Society will host a new exhibit, “Beauty from the Brain” at the Aresenal Museum beginning September 21. The exhibit will feature more than 20 pieces of art from the Florida State Hospital Resident Art Group. Opening night will be Friday, September 21 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $20 per person…
