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…
Dear God, It’s me. Again. Same old, same old, trying to solve the world’s problems plus stressing about the 152 problems that I’ve completely made up in my own imagination that have no basis in logic or reality. Plus, I have a full-time job that demands a lot of my time and mental energy, which…
The City of Chattahoochee celebrated both Independence Day and the Gadsden County Bicentennial on Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 3 p.m., and finishing around 9 p.m. with a dazzling fireworks show. The event took place at River Landing Park, located along the shore of the Apalachicola River, and drew a respectable crowd, large enough to…
On Friday, June 30, Edna Hall, the owner of A Touch of Class Florist, celebrated her retirement from the business after over 34 years serving the floral needs of Havana and the surrounding communities. That afternoon, Hall’s family and friends came together at the shop one last time to show their appreciation and fondly remember…
A group of local teens recently embarked on a trip to the nation’s capital. The young people are a part of Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Cops and Kids program. They flew to Washington D.C. on the early morning of Tuesday, June 27, and returned home the next night–but not before touring the United State’s Capitol,…
July is a month of summertime delights: fireworks, hot dogs, barbecue, and community gatherings. It is also a month of color, and the various lawns around Havana are putting their best foot forward when it comes to celebrating summer in proper color. Every month, the Havana Garden Club recognizes two yards (one residential, one commercial)…
On the evening of Wednesday July 5, a fire broke out at Trulieve Packing Facility in Quincy. A blaze on the roof area of Building 2 of the packing facility, located off of Lillian Springs and Virginia Streets, was initially reported around 6 p.m. According to a Quincy Fire Department report, the original fire was…
About this time of the year, people begin noticing the Spanish Needle weeds growing in their gardens, yard, pastures, even in ditch banks along roadways. This native plant has a very aesthetic look to it and has some benefit to native wildlife. However, in the wrong place it can be a big problem weed. Especially…
As Florida residents know all too well, hurricane season can bring about significant challenges and concerns. The state is no stranger to the destructive force of hurricanes, and being prepared is crucial for the safety and security of homes and families. While most individuals focus on physical preparations, such as stocking up on supplies and…
Last week, my mom, who will turn 90 in August, went into a home, as they say. She has dementia and is still recovering from her second broken hip. A few years ago, she had breast cancer and had a mastectomy. She’s been wheelchair bound for quite a while. Mom doesn’t know me anymore, but…
