On Friday, October 27, 2023, Sheriff Morris A. Young held his 8th Annual Breast Cancer Walk. This years’ walk began at the Piggly-Wiggly in Quincy and headed down Jefferson St. (United States Highway 90) to the Gadsden County Courthouse Square, with a rest stop in the old IGA parking lot. Sheriff Young began this…
On October 26, Quincy Main Street’s first Harvest Sip and Stroll of 2023 was held in the courthouse square in Downtown Quincy. Participants of legal age were encouraged to sip on one of the selections of spirits offered and stroll the whole of the Quincy Square, with most of the businesses showcasing their various goods,…
The National Hook Up of Black Women Inc., Gadsden Chapter in partnership with the Refuge House hosted its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon last week. The noon event was held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Kelly Campbell Community Center in Quincy, and was free and open to the public. October is known for being…
The Pirates more than earned their golden win last Friday night as they guarded the shipyard with hungry determination to dominate their rivals. The football game was action packed with surprise strategic plays that left the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks swimming in confusion. Head Coach Bill Thomas and his team had the best game…
Gadsden County High School roared to life as students, faculty, and the entire community embraced the spirit of adventure during this year’s homecoming. Under the “Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast!” participants came together to create a memorable and competitive celebration. During the first day of spirit week, students, faculty and staff were donned in pink, dazzling…
Get ready to snap your fingers. This weekend will be your final chance to experience Quincy Music Theatre’s presentation of The Addams Family, a new musical comedy, during the new season. Directed by Joe Svisco, the show is based on the gothic band of cartoon-strip characters created by Charles Addams for newsprint in The New…
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Atticus Manchac Stephens, a dedicated first responder, members of the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department gathered at the Quincy Moose Lodge #2672 on the evening of Sept. 28. Lane and Joetta Stephens, Atticus’ parents, presented a ceremonial check to the fire department, amounting to $10,675.50. These funds, a…
In a heartwarming gesture of generosity, tech mogul Freddie Figgers recently surprised several local seniors with an all-expense paid trip to the Bahamas. On Thursday, Sept. 7, Figgers, a Quincy native, stopped by Gadsden Wellness to drop off a check for the trip. The seniors applauded as the non-profit organization’s director Sherrie Taylor announced the…
Superintendent Elijah Key, Jr., is recently announced the commencement of his annual Community Meeting initiative for the 2023-2024 school year. The first of the community engagement events will be held at the esteemed New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Havana on September 19 at 6 p.m. These community meetings provide an opportunity for parents, guardians,…
Another year, another rodeo! The turnout for the 2023 Big Bend Rodeo was phenomenal! The stands were packed with fans eagerly awaiting to watch what all the Gadsden County Horsemen’s Association had to offer. Outside the arena, there were plenty of booths to shop at and bring home a souvenir. The event was held on…
