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Main Street Blountstown presented a check last Tuesday to Calhoun County Dixie Youth League to help in the construction of batting cages at the Atkins Park complex. [Full Story »] 

On July 15-18 Blountstown Middle School will hold their Lady Tigers Volleyball Camp. Camp for girls entering grades 2-5 will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM on July 15-16. Camp for girls entering grades 6-8 will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM on July 17-18. The cost will be $40, please make payable to BHS Volleyball with participant’s name on the check. [Full Story »] 

Retired Lt. Col. Ty Edwards, formerly of Blountstown, gave an inspirational speech at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Bristol Saturday at a ceremony following the Annual Walk For Liberty sponsored by American Legion Posts 172 and 272. The Lt. Col. was introduced by another local U. S. Army war veteran, Capt. Johann Van Lierop. [Full Story »] 

Even before Hurricane Michael changed our landscape last fall, the City of Blountstown was considering building a splash pad for youngsters to enjoy during the heat of summer. As recently as a few weeks ago, news came that a $30,000 grant application for the project had been rejected. [Full Story »] 

CALHOUN COUNTY
June 27
Ian Berg - aggravated assault/with deadly weapon with intent to kill
John Alvin McClendon - nonmoving traffic violation/driving while license suspended, 2nd offense
Kyle Jeffrey McCormick - violation of conditional release
June 28
Michael Lee Post - traffic offense/DUI alcohol or drugs, 1st offense
June 29
Keith Edward Summerlin - criminal registration/convicted felon registration
June 30
Mardreon Taforrest Gatlin - batter/touch or strike, resist officer/resist detention arrest law enforcement officer, damage property - criminal mischief/200 dollars and under, damage property - criminal mischief/1000 dollars or more
Felix Anthony Miller - nonmoving traffic violation/driving while license suspended, 1st offense
Megan Sims - trespassing/occupied structure or conveyance
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Doris June Lilly, 88 of Blountstown passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home. [Full Story »] 

Thomas Jackson “Jack” Burch, 73 of Mexico Beach, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 in Miramar Beach, Florida. [Full Story »] 

The Altha 12U Majors are the District 5 Champions after defeating Sneads in two games last week. They will now travel to Bristol on July 5th for the State Championship. [Full Story »]