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…
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.
Hundreds of children and their family members filled the Old Havana Northside High School Cafeteria on Sunday for the 12th annual Back to School Community Resource Fair. The event was hosted by One Gadsden Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the MLK Foundation of Florida, and the Havana Development Corporation, and Gadsden County Commissioner Eric Hinson….
Members of Quincy Police Department’s Juvenile Intervention Services Division recently took several local youth to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to take part in the Historically Black College and University Promise Initiative. The HBCU Promise is, “TO CHANGE THE WORLD!” According to a press release from the department, the youth were able to interact with…
The City of Midway hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 5. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eugene Lamb Recreation Center, with parents and children stopping by throughout the day. The city gave away free backpacks, free haircuts and free grilled hotdog meals. There was a bounce…
Quincy Music Theatre’s production of James and the Giant Peach is set to open at The Leaf Theater in Quincy this weekend. Directed by Dakota Miller, the theatrical adaptation of the 1961 novel written by Roald Dahl will be presented by the local theatre company for the first time ever. The story tells the tale…
Turning 100 is a milestone to be celebrated and bragged about. An accomplishment of living that long, is a feat that not many have had the chance to see. One such person to be counted among the centenarians–a rare population of individuals who reach 100 years or more–is Hester Lee, or Heady as she is…
We all cringe the day when it becomes apparent that we need to buy a new vehicle. And it’s not only the expense that makes us leery. It’s the whole process of wondering how we’re going to be treated if we go to a dealership. The best way to handle it is: Do your homework…
Amya Burns, daughter of Khadijah Hughes and Johnny Burns has been named valedictorian of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School. Burns has accomplished many things at a young age. She won the school spelling bee for fourth and fifth grade at Stewart Street Elementary. She was crowned the queen of fifth grade, and she was also the…
