Entries by Kelli Peacock Dunn

Task Force nets 2 meth arrests

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
in News
Thursday, July 7. 2011
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The battle against meth continues in Calhoun and Liberty counties with another arrest this week.

Vern McCombs, 58, of Bristol, has been charged with manufacture and possession of meth.
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Local schools celebrate ‘A’ grades

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, July 7. 2011
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Three Calhoun County schools are celebrating “A” grades issued by the Florida Department of Education.

Blountstown Elementary, Blountstown Middle and Carr School all received their “A” report cards last week. Grades for Altha and Blountstown High will be coming soon. High school grades are released on a different schedule and, since Altha is a PreK through 12th grade school, the entire Altha score is delayed until high school scores are available.
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Task Force nets an arrest

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, June 23. 2011
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The Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force netted an arrest last Wednesday following a buy-bust operation. [Full Story »] 

Facebook video leads to arrest for child abuse

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, June 16. 2011
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A Facebook video allegedly depicting an Altha woman abusing her two small children landed her in jail last week.
Ashley R. Starling, 24, has been charged with child abuse in the case. [Full Story »] 

Monticello man arrested after traveling to Liberty Co. for sex with 13-year-old

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, June 16. 2011
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Had it not been for an observant employee at the Dollar General Store in Bristol, 21-year-old Thomas Hutchenson Smith III might have accomplished his mission. [Full Story »] 

Arts in Medicine program bringing smiles to patients

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, June 16. 2011
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When Fridays roll around at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital, the patients in the swing bed program light up. The source of these smiles is Anna Layton, an artist and musician who spreads childlike fun to all ages. [Full Story »] 

Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Two Arrests

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, June 9. 2011
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A routine traffic stop led to two arrests on drug charges Friday afternoon.
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Carr 8th graders top state in writing

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
in from Carr School
Thursday, May 26. 2011
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Carr School eighth graders had plenty to celebrate this week after earning the highest grade in the state on the FCAT writing test.
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Top 10 named in city manager search

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, May 26. 2011
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The Blountstown City Council has released the top 10 list of candidates for the city manager position. They include, in order of rank, with current city of residency: [Full Story »] 

Liberty County Sheriff issues warning to store owners after recent ‘Mojo’ cases

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, May 26. 2011
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Liberty County Sheriff Donnie Conyers has taken a stand against convenience stores on his turf selling herbal incense. [Full Story »] 

Woman jailed for drug trafficking

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, May 19. 2011
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A traffic stop in Blountstown May 10 has landed a woman in jail for drug trafficking. [Full Story »] 

Local man is facing grand theft charges

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, May 19. 2011
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Patrick Todd Lee, 41, was arrested May 11 on charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. [Full Story »] 

Mike Carpenter, Sheriff Tatum resolve lawsuit in mediation

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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A lawsuit filed by Michael Carpenter against Calhoun County Sheriff David Tatum, Lt. Mark Mallory, and Dep. Eddie Dalton has been resolved in mediation.
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After raising money for Settlement, Carr students challenge local schools

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
in Schools
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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When Linda Smith of the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement opened the organization’s utility bill a couple months back, she was stunned. The bill was over $2200.
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Mom arrested for child abuse

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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A Bristol woman who allegedly let her nine-year-old daughter smoke Mojo was arrested last week. [Full Story »] 
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