Former employees: Superintendent told staff who to talk to, what to say and...
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor “I’ve dedicated many years here only to be pushed out the door,” says Jason Fowler, 35, who served as technology supervisor and special assignment teacher for the...
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Dale Cox honored by Bonnie Blue Society
Sons of Confederate Veterans Calhoun County Camp 2212 and Order of Confederate Rose Chapter 23 presented southern writer and historian Dale Cox the prestigious Membership Certificate and Pin into the...
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School Superintendent charged with official misconduct, grand theft and...
Liberty County School Superintendent Gloria “Gay” Uzzell (far right) leaves the Liberty County Jail Wednesday after being charged, accompanied by her son, Lucas Uzzell, (far left) and Lisa Rast...
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Uzzell to Peddie: ‘We do not have time to visit with you’
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Liberty County School Superintendent Gloria “Gay” Uzzell has essentially told employees not to talk to School Board Chairman Kyle Peddie. In an email sent late Monday...
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Two vehicles damaged in Tues. afternoon collision
Both drivers and a young passenger escaped injury in a Tuesday afternoon collision in Bristol, according to Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputy Jarrod Taylor. Whitney McKenzie of Blountstown was traveling...
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Chipola students should apply now for financial aid
Here Chipola ACE Lab tutor Charity Newsom works with students. MARIANNA—Students planning to enroll in Fall classes at Chipola College are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. The...
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Florida 4-H team third in national competition
FROM LEFT: Allen Abe, Highlands County; Lane Prevatt, Glades County; Hunter Jacobs, Liberty County; and Bailey Singletary, Liberty County. The Florida 4-H Archery team traveled to Grand Island, NE on...
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Montford opens satellite office
SATELLITE OFFICE – Liberty County resident Sammy Singletary visits with State Senator Bill Montford during the grand opening of Montford’s new district satellite office in Gadsden County Thursday...
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Driver trapped after van hits utility pole, overturns
Emergency volunteers used the Jaws of Life to free a woman trapped in her van after she ran off SR 12 North, hit a utility pole and overturned, according to Liberty County Deputy Jonathan Gentry. The...
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Calhoun Co. Kids Day Camp teaches safety, nutrition, health & harmony
Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel speaks to the children about how someone’s character affects all aspects of their life. A number of Calhoun County students attended the two day Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office...
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School Superintendent arrested for grand theft, misconduct & failing to...
Gloria “Gay” Uzzell is shown leaving the Liberty County Jail after being released on bond following last week’s arrest.JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTO by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor BRISTOL – Liberty County...
View ArticleFire Marshal’s Office investigating vehicle fire at Hosford home
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A Friday morning vehicle fire at a Hosford residence is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters arrived at the Bamboo Court residence to...
View ArticleNobles to head up schools until interim superintendent named
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The goal, she said, “Is to make sure everybody stays calm and keeps moving forward.” With the opening day of school set for Aug. 19, Dr. Kathy Nobles has her work cut...
View ArticleSchool district waiting to find out who the new school superintendent will be
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Four people, including two former Liberty County School Superintendents, have submitted applications to fill the post vacated by the suspension of Liberty County...
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Miami Bound
Alicia Kitchen cradles a sleepy three-year-old Bryson Hatcher as he prepares to make the trip to a Miami hospital. Kitchen will join him later this week and the two will be side by side in the...
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BMS earns an A grade CALHOUN COUNTY – Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder, announced that Blountstown Middle School (BMS) earned an A grade by the Florida Department of Education in...
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LCSO gets two more patrol vehicles; another on the way
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has recently added two vehicles to its fleet. Two 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors are now on the road with a third on the way. These vehicles were...
View ArticleUzzell pleads not guilty & asks for trial
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Liberty County School Superintendent Gloria “Gay” Uzzell has entered a plea of not guilty and is demanding a trial by jury, according to the Liberty County Clerk’s...
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New work camp
Community members joined employees of the Department of Corrections for a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to open the new South Unit Work Camp on the grounds of Liberty Correctional Institution....
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