Kisha Yogesh Patel is among the more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during commencement exercises this week.Patel, of Havana, Fla, is a candidate for a BSHP Health Promotion. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in…
Citizens of Gadsden County gathered in front of the courthouse in Quincy to observe the 2023 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4. A legal observance in the United States since 1988, the law recognizes the first Thursday of May every year as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the…
“We’re not problems that need to be fixed. We just live in a society that needs to be enlightened.” (Emily Quinn, intersex educator) One more time, Florida legislators, “sex” is a continuum. As demonstrated in a large Israeli study (Daphna Joel; Tel Aviv University. AP and The Times of Israel staff. Dec 2, 2015. Sex…
It is important to think about pollinators, especially during spring while plants are blooming. Pollinators play a crucial role in food security by enabling the production of many of the crops we rely on food. Many of these crops depend on pollinators for successful fruit production, and without them, crop yields would be significantly reduced….
In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it’s gotten worse every year. The 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar losses rose even more after age 70, and much more after age 80. Why are we targeted? The thieves believe two things about us: We’re all rich and…
In a recent Christianity Today interview with Chris Davis, a pastor in Virginia, Davis told the story of a much-anticipated two-month sabbatical. He had been a pastor for 10 years and had been going through health problems and family struggles. “Our daily goal was simply to make it to that day when the sabbatical would…
Have you ever spent a rainy day working on a puzzle? Thank goodness for the picture on the box cover; without it, you wouldn’t have any idea of what you’re trying to assemble and you’d just have a jumble of pieces. In many ways, trials are like jigsaw puzzles. Civil causes of action and criminal…
Winter Storm Elliott brought freezing temperatures to the Panhandle on Dec. 24 that lasted through Dec. 28, 2022. While we’ve seen freezing temperatures in years past,none remained below freezing for as long as Winter Storm Elliott did, resulting in significant injury to many of our beloved plants, including our citrus trees. We’ve received many calls…
Q. Judge Smith, I’m in middle school and want to be a lawyer when I grow up. Which do you think is better, a republic or a democracy? — Sue A. Sue, you have the perfect name for a lawyer! All kidding aside, I’m delighted that you want to be one. Now, let’s discuss republics…
What is a scam? A scam is a deceitful attempt to gain something of value from you, such as your personal information or funds. Scammers often pose as a genuine business or acquaintance. Scam attempts are made over the phone, texts, in person, or through email. Scams target individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and income…
