The senior banners arrived just in time for the Pirates first official football game of the season. Each senior athlete hung their banner on the fencing at the end of the field for display before heading to the locker room to suit up for the game. The September 1 game against the Arnold Marlins was…
Many investments of the City of Midway in the current administration has been in fortifying the sources in preparation of a potentially catastrophic event. In 2018, when Category 5 Hurricane Michael devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast, and many along the Big Bend were left in ruin and thousands left without power, a decision was made by…
As part of an ongoing series celebrating Gadsden County’s 200th Anniversary, the Soul Stroll may be counted as another one of its successes. This event, which was held on and around the historic Quincy Courthouse Square, one of the many put together by the Gadsden County Boards of Commissioners. Soul Stroll gathered a variety of…
Sheriff Morris A. Young was recently recognized by the Gadsden Board of County Commissioners for being the longest serving African-American sheriff in Florida. Before presenting Young with a proclamation on behalf of the board, Commissioner Ronterious Green said one reason the recommendation was made was because of the impact the sheriff has had on his…
As the sun rose on Wednesday, Aug 16. Robert F. Munroe Day School was a scene of excitement and wonder. Parked outside of the school were law enforcement service vehicles displaying their lights, as well as fire truck–one of them neon yellow. The flashing light created a kaleidoscope of colors that let small children in…
If you haven’t been to the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum lately, now is a great time to go. This year’s Art in Gadsden presents 100 beautifully made works of art, made possible in part by presenting sponsors Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. and Black Fig. This year’s juror, arts professional Katee Tully advised the crowd…
Last Friday night he Sneads Pirates and the Marianna Bulldogs battled out four tough quarters of a well-matched game that had fans on their toes with anticipation. The first quarter went by with no scores from either team. About a minute and thirty seconds into the second quarter Bulldogs Amari Clemons (#4) ran in the…
Despite all the rumbling nowadays about America losing its work ethic, there is evidence right here in Gadsden County, that that work ethic is still going strong–at least by one man. Ninety-five-year-old Rex E. Padgett of Padgett’s Jewelers, 21 E. Jefferson Street in Quincy, still goes to work every day. Mr. Padgett established his business…
The Hazel Baker Community Center was packed Monday night, as United States Senator Rick Scott visited Havana for a civic education program hosted by the Gadsden County Republican Party. The room had standing room only as citizens of all parties filed in to meet Senator Scott and listen to an update on his efforts in…
Students across Gadsden County enthusiastically returned to their classrooms last week, as Tuesday, Aug. 10 marked the beginning of the new academic year. Administrators, teachers and staff eagerly greeted them and welcomed them back. See more photos from the first day back inside.
