On January 25, the COLLECT Select Exhibition officially debuted at the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum. The exhibit, which featured the work of some of Florida and the Southern United States most accomplished artists, served as a fundraising opportunity for the arts center, as the displayed works were auctioned off via silent auction – with…
There are nine historically Black Greek Letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council, often collectively referred to as “The Divine Nine.” In honor of Black History Month, The Gadsden County Times will feature each of “The Divine Nine.” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is the oldest intercollegiate historically African American fraternity. Initially a literary…
Students and faculty throughout the Gadsden County School District and Gadsden Technical College in Quincy will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate Career and Technical Education Month. Career and Technical Education Month is recognized to celebrate and highlight the value of Career and Technical Education and the achievements and…
Have you ever been disrespected? Have you ever – in your thoughts, words, attitudes or actions – disrespected someone else? If so, why do we act so offended when someone treats us disrespectfully? Is it right for us to take offense when people misjudge us, speak ill of us, reject us? When they rudely disagree…
I am writing to thank Havana-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in…
Question: ” Judge Smith, what is criminal contempt of Court? How often does it happen? What punishment does it carry?” – Zach Suppose you are a public-school teacher presenting an essential lesson to a classroom of 30 students. Suddenly, one student becomes loud and disruptive, distracting the other 29 students, who can no longer hear…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, REGINA SCREEN, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners recently recognized former commissioner Dr. Anthony Viegbesie for his years of service in Gadsden County. Viegbesie was joined by his wife Dr. Diane Wynn-Viegbesie as he was honored during the January 5 meeting. Elected to the board in November 2014, Viegbesie represented District 2 which includes parts of…
State Representative Gallop Franklin and State Senator Corey Simon took over the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners chambers for a delegation meeting last week. The legislators heard from elected officials and citizens alike. Gadsden officials brought up the need for more high-paying industrial jobs in the county. Commissioner Brenda Holt pointed out Gadsden County…
On January 3, at around 2:41 p.m., the Quincy Police Department responded to an Inlet Street, due to a person being shot. According to a press release from the department, the following occurred: When officers arrived on scene, they found 76-year-old Hollis Card suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his back….
