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County honors Sheriff Young – The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioner recognizes Sheriff Morris A. Young for the impact he has made on the community and for being the longest tenured African-American sheriff in the state.

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…

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Local heroes light up the first day of school at R.F. Munroe

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…

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35th Art in Gadsden award winners announced

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…

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Pirates celebrate kickoff classic win

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…

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Difference Maker – Rex E. Padgett

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…

VyStar Foundation youth grant cycle now open

VyStar Foundation recently announced it is now accepting grant requests for its youth initiative. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth by creating access to nutritious meals and stable housing, building workforce experience, skills and education that lead to long-term career pathways, or providing learning environments that encourage creativity and positive…

Grace notes – ‘Losing our Religion,’ finding Christ instead

At one time, Russell Moore was a big wig in the Southern Baptist Convention. However, when he publicly criticized Donald Trump and then criticized the Southern Baptist Convention’s response to a sexual abuse crisis and what he saw as the increasing tolerance/embrace of white Christian nationalism, he found himself ostracized by many in the denomination….

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Chattahoochee News Herald – Legals – 8/24

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the Town Council of the Town of Havana, Florida, intends, at a meeting in the Town Hall in Havana, Florida, at 6 o’clock P.M. on the 12th day of September, A.D. 2023, to consider the enactment of…

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United States Senator Rick Scott visits Havana – Citizens urged to be vocal in politics and demand results from elected officials.

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…

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School days

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.

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