UF/IFAS survey shows Floridians have concerns about food safety and GMOs
by Mickie Anderson GAINESVILLE – While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from foodborne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation...
View ArticleAltha councilman asks chairman to step down; another member questions CPA’s...
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Things got a little tense at a special Altha Town Council meeting Friday morning. Councilman Joe Amason called the meeting to demand that Michael Pappas step down as...
View Article‘Cops for Kids Pilau’ set Dec. 15 to support Angels for Liberty drive
For the past several years, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has assisted in organizing the campaign “Angels for Liberty” to help ensure residents of Liberty County have an enjoyable and memorable...
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Father charged with domestic battery
FRANKLIN D. CONE A Bristol man was arrested for domestic battery after he struck his daughter on the shoulder in front of a deputy who had responded to a call about a physical disturbance at a SR 20...
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Reception to celebrate Minnicks’ 50th anniversary Sunday, Dec. 28
The friends and family of Robert and Mary Alice Minnick would love for you to attend a reception in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. The reception will be held on Sunday, Dec. 28 from...
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Teacher workshop set at Chipola College
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Future Educators Club will host its seventh Annual Teacher Workshop, Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Teachers and students interested in a career in education...
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Conservation means more human interaction with Florida panthers
from The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Over the past 40 years, Florida panther conservation efforts have resulted in the panther population growing significantly from the1970s,...
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Road Work in Blountstown
The long wait along SR 20 in Blountstown should come to an end by late December, according to Blountstown City Manager Tracy Hall. Hall said that the city coordinated with the Department of...
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Winter Wonderland express continues this weekend at the park in Bristol
Visitors from Alabama, Georgia and throughout the Panhandle came out this past weekend to enjoy the Christmas Train at Veterans Park. Over 1,000 guests rode the trains on Friday and Saturday night!...
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The folks in Mossy Pond get ready for Christmas!
Organizers say over 350 people, including 96 children gathered for an early holiday celebration in Mossy Pond Saturday. Community members decorated a tree and then went to the library, where kids had a...
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Visitor sets new shoal bass record Dec. 6 in Altha
from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Charles “Anthony” Tucker of Albany, GA, established the first official Florida state record for a shoal bass just three days before his 57th...
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Local students complete Chipola EMT program
Ten candidates recently completed the Chipola College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. Pictured from left, are: Ethan Manos of Chattahoochee, Blake Henson of Bascom, Justin Terry of...
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Mother charged with DUI, child neglect after tumbling out of pickup truck
TERRI LYNN BUTLER by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A 29-year-old Altha resident was arrested Sunday after an employee at McDonald’s reported it appeared that a woman who had just been at the...
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Blountstown’s FFA Chapter attends National Convention in Louisville
The Blountstown FFA chapter recently traveled to Louisville, KY for the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo. Blountstown’s Farm Business Management team represented Florida FFA as state winners at...
View ArticleBike Florida’s ‘Caverns to Coast’ tour will start in Blountstown
The Caverns to Coast Tour, Bike Florida’s 2015 spring ride, is headed to the North Florida Panhandle for a taste of its rural routes and salt air. The tour will be held March 21-27, 2015. The tour is...
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Wretha Webb receives November’s ‘Make Their Day Better’ award
CALHOUN COUNTY – Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder announced that Wretha Webb was recently recognized as the recipient of the “Make Their Day Better” award. This monthly award was...
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Franklin County teenager recuperating after being mauled by bear in Eastpoint...
Leah Reeder by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A 15-year-old Franklin County girl is recovering from wounds received when she crossed paths with a bear Sunday while walking her springer spaniel near a...
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Estranged husband charged with battery on wife’s friend
James David Sellers by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A Marianna man who was allegedly following his estranged wife was arrested for battery after a friend came to her defense Sunday. According to the...
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Woman wanted on Franklin Co. warrant turns self in at LCSO
Chala Parish by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A Mexico Beach woman accused of stealing over $3,000 from the Apalachicola Dixie Youth League baseball account turned herself in at the Liberty County...
View ArticleWoman picking up ‘to go’ order finds her car gone
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A woman who stopped to pick up an order at a restaurant in Blountstown around 2 p.m. Friday walked out to find her car was gone. The Blountstown resident said she had...
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