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Today's Features

  • Barkley, Thomas united in marriage

    Helen Franks and Earnest Barkley Jr. of Gretna, along with Sharon Brinson Thomas and the late Ronnie Martin Thomas Sr. of Quincy, are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Reshawn Barkley and Ronnie Martin Thomas Jr.

    The bride is a graduate of Gadsden Couny schools and earned her bachelor's degree in business economics at FAMU and her master's at Mercer University in Atlanta. She is employed as a private wealth advisor with SunTrust Bank.

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  • Butler, Canty to exchange vows Feb. 14

    Helen B. Butler and the late Arthur Butler of Quincy, along with Vera W. Butler and the late Mitchell Canty Sr. of Bainbridge, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Angela LaFaye Butler and Mitchell Canty Jr.

    The bride-elect is employed by the Florida Department of Revenue and attended Tallahassee Community College. She is the granddaughter of Maggie B. Miller and the late E. Bryant of Bainbridge, and Freddie Butler and the late Laura Butler of Havana.

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  • Adams, Smith to wed April 4 at Westfork

    Birdie Kinard and the late Charles Kinard of Quincy, along with Billy Ray and Nettie Smith and Eleanor and Ed Legion of Bristol, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Polly Kinard Adams and Billy F. Smith.

    The bride-elect is employed in security at the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee.

    The groom-elect received his associate's degree in criminal justice at Tallahassee Community College and is employed as a deputy sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Marianna.

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  • Campbell, Knight united in marriage

    Michele Campbell and the late Angelo Rooks of Quincy, along with Calvin and Charlotte Stephens and the late Arlie Knight Sr., are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Annekquah Campbell and Arlie Knight Jr.

    The bride is a 2001 graduate of James A. Shanks, and is employed as a legal assistant.

    The groom is also a graduate of James A. Shanks, and is employed as a laborer.

    The couple was married Jan. 25 at New Jordan Missionary Baptist Church, and will make their home in Quincy.

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  • Community Briefs

    An FCAT pep rally will be held Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mt. Hosea MB Church in the Robertsville Community in Quincy. After the opening ceremony, there will be a victory march to the park, where there will be entertainment, the East Gadsden High School Band, George W. Munroe JROTC and cheerleaders, St. John Elementary cheerleaders, free food and games. The event is sponsored by the Circle of Life Outreach, Florida KidCare, Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, Gadsden County schools, Gadsden County Abstinence 2009 and Mt. Hosea.

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  • New business in town enjoys tattoo trend, increase in business

    At tax time a lot of businesses see a marked increase in business. Big Bend Tattoo, on East Washington Street, is no exception.

    "Business has been really good," said Brandon Barkley, one of three tattoo artists who practice the art of tattooing at the Quincy shop. From butterflies to dragons, it's all a matter personal taste when it comes to what people want tattooed on their bodies.

    Tattooing is a method of decorating the skin by inserting colored inks under the surface. The skin is punctured with a sharp instrument, usually an electric needle.

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  • Family pulls together to make tough economy work for them

    Tough economic times have caused a lot of people to tighten their belts, look for ways to save money or seek ways to make more money. When gas prices went sky high and real estate hit rock bottom, Gay Steffen, owner of Shopper Express and Printing in Quincy, looked inward.

    Steffen, a licensed real estate agent, said she saw trouble coming in the real estate market about three years ago. Her husband, Marvin Steffen, was operations manager at Quincy Farms for 28 years, was also seeing signs of a downturn in that business.

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  • Church Briefs

    • First Baptist Church in Quincy holds Sunday School each week at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10:55. Sunday evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Sunday morning worship services are broadcast on Sunday events at 6 p.m. on 93.3 FM.

    The church has scheduled a Lay Renewal Weekend for Feb. 27 - March 1. All groups will be led by a christian lay team from across north Florida. For more information, call the church office at 627-9688.

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  • Peoples, Fairley to be married March 21

    Ashley C. Peoples and Germond M. Fairley, both of Quincy, are pleased announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

    The bride-elect is a graduate of Amos P. Godby High School, and attended Florida A & M University DRS, where she was a member of the band and track team. She is employed by Envision Credit Union.

    The groom-elect is a graduate of James A. Shanks High School, where he played basketball and ran track. He is employed at the Florida State Hospital.

    Both plan to pursue college degrees.

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  • Robinson, Griffin to be married Oct. 10

    Curtis E. and Maxine Robinson and the late Mary F. Robinson, along with Lillie D. Stokes, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Crystal E. Robinson and Antonio C. Griffin Sr.

    The bride-elect is a graduate of Amos P. Godby High School and is employed with Capital City Youth Services.

    The groom-elect is a graduate of Havana Northside High School and is self-employed as a barber at FADE Professional Barbershop.

    An Oct. 10 wedding is planned. 

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