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Carr Teen Trendsetters Awards
Carr Middle School students, Taylor Pate, left, and Breanna Varnum, received the Teen Trendsetters Reading Mentors Excellence in Leadership and Service Award at Carr’s Awards Day on Monday, June 1.
View ArticleFlorida Department of Health encourages safety at home throughout summer...
TALLAHASSEE— School is out for the summer for many Florida children and that means more time at home with friends and relatives. The Florida Department of Health is asking Floridians to make their...
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Marianna woman catches state-record freshwater flier
Twila Gates, from Marianna, established a new Florida freshwater fishing record with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) this month. Her catch of a 1-pound, 5.6-ounce (1.35...
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Citizens debate racial comment made by county commissioner: Commissioner’s...
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor About 32 days after Liberty County Jail employees heard County Commission Chairman Dexter Barber make a racist comment and then disparage jail employee Maple Spears...
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Zyla Jean Esgro
Zyla Jean Esgro celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, June 14. She is the daughter of Domenick and Daina Esgro of Blountstown. Her grandparents are Glenn and Renee Clark of Blountstown, Debbie Esgro...
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Scientists study how, why butterflies survive fires
GAINESVILLE – Deciding how often and when to use prescribed fire can be tricky, especially when managing for rare butterflies, University of Florida scientists say. That realization stems from a UF...
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O’Rourke, Hand to marry June 27 in Blountstown
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Rourke of West Palm Beach announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Allison O’Rourke to Jason Miles Hand, son of Ronnie and Pam Hand of Blountstown. Carrie is a graduate of...
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Phillips, Ward to exchange vows in Bora Bora in 2016
Eric Ward of Attapulgus, GA and Amanda Phillips of Bristol, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage on June 11, 2016. Eric is the son of Curtis and Katrine Ward of Attapulgus, GA. Amanda is the...
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USS Hornet ‘Sparkies’ gather for their June reunion recently in Kalona, Iowa
Reprinted from The Kalona News in Kalona, Iowa They’ve gathered in Pueblo, CO; Nashville, TN; Reno, NV; and Branson, MO; – and two weeks ago in Kalona and the rural residence of Dennis Altenhofen –...
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Women’s Health Seminar
Maryell Dillard smiles while taking part in some balance exercises conducted during the Women’s Health Seminar held Thursday morning at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Bristol. The annual event is...
View ArticleGreensboro’s historic Dezell House to hold open house on July 4
The West Gadsden Historical Society will celebrate its 11th annual Open House on Saturday, July 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (ET) at the historic Dezell House, 328 E. 8th Street in Greensboro. Various...
View ArticleChipola’s Endless Summer on Aug. 22
MARIANNA—Celebrate the season with the Chipola Appreciation Club’s “Endless Summer” dinner and dance, Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Marianna National Guard Armory. Just as the Beach Boys’ “Endless Summer”...
View ArticleCalhoun Girl Scouts seek donations to help complete several projects
Girl Scouts of Calhoun County need your help. We have some very large projects that are under way and are in need of not just money, but donations of supplies and volunteers. For monetary donations you...
View ArticleFire departments urged to apply for GP Bucket Brigade grant
To thank the brave men and women who protect the communities around Georgia-Pacific facilities, the Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade™ grant program was created in 2006. In 2008, the company began a...
View ArticleUniversities recognize Altha and Bristol honor students
Bristol students Jake M. Slocombe and Ashley N. Sikes were included on the Spring Semester honor list for Thomas University. He was on the President’s List; she was on the Dean’s List. Altha native...
View ArticleCalhoun 4-H offers cooking & cake decorating day camps this July
Calhoun County 4-H is offering two day camps in July for children ages 8-14. Both Day Camps, which include Cooking and Cake Decorating, will be held each Monday in July on July 6, 13, 20 and 27. •Kids...
View ArticleSummer reading at Liberty Co. libraries
Join us for our annual summer reading programs at the Liberty County libraries in June and July. This year’s theme is Every Hero Has a Story! Children of all ages are welcome. We’ll have stories,...
View ArticleOne qualifies for seat on Altha Town Council
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Two seats were open but only one candidate filed the necessary paperwork and brought in the $2 check to seek a spot on the Altha Town Council during last week’s...
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Special session wraps up; Bill Montford stays focused on District Three...
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature reconvened this month for a Special Legislative Session in order to pass a budget. Amid serious budget shortfalls and disagreements about spending, Senator Bill...
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USS Hornet ‘Sparkies’ gather for their June reunion recently in Kalona, Iowa
Reprinted from The Kalona News in Kalona, Iowa They’ve gathered in Pueblo, CO; Nashville, TN; Reno, NV; and Branson, MO; – and two weeks ago in Kalona and the rural residence of Dennis Altenhofen –...
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