County commissioners approve property tax increase, despite pushback

Janice EakinGadsden County News Service Get ready to celebrate autumn in style as PumpkinFest, Havana's premier family festival, returns for...

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida announces the 2026 AgVocator Scholarship Program

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Farm Credit of Northwest Florida recently announced the opening of its 2026 AgVocator Scholarship Program,...

Court curbs searches based on pot smell

Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday...

Guest Column

Local newspapers keep communities strong Dean RidingsAmerica’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going...

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CAT TALES

Out of the wildJudy Conlin Momau was a feral cat. She was pathetic. She was a. hairless, skeletal, ugly bag...

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THE DIRT ROAD WONDER

Haven’t seen shelves this empty since the warGwynn Peacock Kidd We have always had shelves that were fully stocked and...

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Today Can Be Different

What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?Sheryl Boldt What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your...

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Grace Notes

Something to crow about Nancy Kennedy One of my favorite YouTube videos shows a crow in Russia figuring out how...

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Gadsden County Extension Column