John DoonerGadsden County News Service October 23 kicks off “Florida Forests Week,” a special time for those of us who own, manage, and depend upon Florida’s forests for our livelihoods. It is our time to share our story, educate, and thank our fellow Floridians for recognizing our contributions to the great state of Florida. We…
From backyard watch parties to stadium parking lots, fall weekends mean two things: football and BBQ. As you fire up the grill, remember that the secret to crowd-pleasing smoky flavor is starting with the best fuel. “Whether it’s pellets, chunks, chips or charcoal, the best wood creates the best fuel that helps you achieve a…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Photo caption: Running back Ashton Callahan punches in the score on Friday. Gadsden County High School won its first game of the season Friday, taking down Florida State University High School 20-19. Though the program is still 1-5, the win was a relief to the players and fans who have…
Dara KamNews Service of Florida An appeals-court panel on Thursday grilled attorneys about a new state law making it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida, questioning whether enforcement and oversight of such issues should be left to the federal government.The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the law during a February special session aimed at helping…
Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, There are two key…
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida As an increasing number of Florida food-stamp recipients will have to meet work requirements to remain eligible, the state faces a potential hefty bill from the federal government for the program.Currently, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — commonly known as food stamps — distributed by the state are…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Chattahoochee Main Street will host its 2025 Main Street Masters Golf Tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Golf Club of Quincy. The event, presented by Truist, is officially sold out.For the second year in a row, golfers will compete for a variety of prizes in the charity tournament,…
Slim Randles Chickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables. Why is that? Well … why not?And so I’d like you to come with me back to the summer of 1970, ‘way up north of Fairbanks, Alaska, to what was once the thriving gold mining village of Chicken, Alaska. I…
The Gaza War may end, but peace remains elusive Mel Gurtov Some QuestionsHamas has accepted Donald Trump’s plan for ending the Gaza war. Under the plan, Hamas, in exchange for the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gazans in prison, will release all remaining hostages and the remains of others; will disarm; and will…
The festJudy Conlin Every year it seems a little harder to drag all my books and bookselling paraphernalia downtown for the Pumpkin Fest, despite all the help I get. It’s not only dragging the supplies; it is more difficult to drag this old body. With parking close to the events impossible on Fest Day, it becomes…
