Dade County Sentinel

01/08/2026

“Celebrating 70 years is more than marking time,” Bank President Shannon Henry said. “It is honoring the trust, relationships and shared history we’ve built with the people of our community. We reflect with gratitude on the generations of customers, employees and community partners who have placed their trust in Bank of Dade.”

Bank of Dade Celebrates 70 Years By Editor | January 8, 2026 | 0 Since it first opened its doors on Jan. 12, 1956, Bank of Dade has seen the ways its customers do business change dramatically. Back then, there were no banking apps, no way to call a phone number and check your account balance and no....

01/02/2026

For our third and last feature article this week, read about improved school attendance and the impact that's had on student education. "Last school year, one student had 20 absences in English I and only earned a 61 in the class. The student had to attend summer school to earn credit for the class. This semester, with only two absences in English II, the student earned an 81. The teacher said, 'Not only did the student’s grade improve, but he/she showed more than one grade-level of growth on the MAP testing and ended the semester so much more confident in his/her own writing.'”

https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2026/01/01/test-scores-and-anecdotes-reflect-improved-school-attendance/

01/02/2026

Continuing our mental illness series, here is the story of a patient who has battled with mental illness but found medication to be life-saving. We're thankful that Ronald Baldwin was willing to speak openly with the Sentinel about his life and struggles.
https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/29/mental-illness-from-a-patients-perspective/

01/02/2026

In our first feature article this week, read about alleged voter intimidation by Trenton's police chief and commissioner.
https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2026/01/01/state-investigating-voter-intimidation-by-trenton-police-chief-and-commissioner/

01/02/2026

Pick up a copy of the last Sentinel of 2025 to read about a state investigation into voter intimidation in Trenton, the third part of the mental illness series, and school attendance improvements.

12/26/2025

We've got two feature articles this week! First, meet Kappi Brown, faithful library volunteer: https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/26/meet-kappi-brown-library-volunteer-for-15-years/

Next, learn about the dangers of scams and what to look out for to make sure you don't become a victim: https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/26/scammers-make-use-of-artificial-intelligence-and-return-to-check-fraud/

12/26/2025

Pick up a copy of this week's paper to stay informed about the dangers of scams, read the latest Trenton-Dade Animal Center update, hear from two spa owners, and meet a faithful library volunteer.

12/18/2025

Verenice Hawkins is the star of this week's feature article. In her nursing career and work at the health department and with her connection to Dade's schools, she never backed down from what she knew to be right.

https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/18/verenice-hawkins-the-shot-lady-of-dade-county-and-cpr-advocate/

12/18/2025

Pick up a copy of this week's paper to read about Verenice Hawkins' life and work, athletic trainer and mental health services at Dade schools, more Downtown Development Authority plans for Trenton, and other news and notes from around Dade County.

12/11/2025

This week's feature article takes us back to July's puppy mill bust with a little bit of info about what the city has learned from the situation.

https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/11/city-commissioner-thinks-improved-communication-will-prevent-cases-like-puppy-mill-from-slipping-through-the-cracks/

12/11/2025

This week's paper has a lot of Christmas event coverage, a little bit of politics, David Carroll's reflections on Christmas music, and more. Pick up a copy today!

12/04/2025

We've got two feature articles online this week, one that covers a weighty topic and one that brings some fun and adventure to everyday life. Check them out here!

https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/04/family-member-speaks-into-georgias-mental-illness-crisis/

https://www.dadecountysentinel.com/2025/12/04/indie-author-records-romance-and-adventure-podcast-crew-brings-laughter-and-encouragement-to-the-airwaves/