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Leonard returns home as County Extension Director

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Thursday, September 19. 2019
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Calhoun County has been put through the wringer over the past year. [Full Story »] 

Gadsden, Jackson and Calhoun County residents charges with drug trafficking

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Thursday, September 19. 2019
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment, charging eight additional defendants with federal drug trafficking offenses. The indictment arises from an investigation that previously resulted in charges against twelve other defendants for offenses stemming from a long-term investigation into drug trafficking. The superseding indictment was announced today by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. [Full Story »] 

USDA offers disaster assistance for Fla. Farmers thru WHIP

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Thursday, September 19. 2019
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Gainesville, FL, Sept. 16, 2019 — Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program begins Sept. 11.
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Hospital continues to provide services while making progress

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Thursday, September 12. 2019
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Calhoun Liberty Hospital, like so many health care providers who suffered damage during Hurricane Michael, is still dealing with insurance, FEMA, and funds to rebuild. The process takes time, but the local facility is continuing to take the necessary steps to serve the health care needs of our area and eventually build a new hospital. [Full Story »] 

Local volunteers giving Altha streets a facelift

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Thursday, September 12. 2019
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Calhoun County Community Foundation - If you’re passing thru Altha, make sure you stop and enjoy the new landscaping around all of the Main Street stop signs. Thanks to Amanda Combs Reisen, and a team of volunteers, Altha’s Main Street has been getting a face lift. A few weeks ago, several volunteers planted flower beds around the stop signs and over the past weekend several more volunteers joined the effort to lay bricks around those beds. [Full Story »] 

Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas; skirts Fl. coast

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Thursday, September 5. 2019
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Hurricane Dorian lashed the Bahamas this weekend with category 5 winds up to 185 mph causing extensive damage and several casualties. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s Office moves to temporary location

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Thursday, September 5. 2019
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Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel and his staff were busy Tuesday moving out of their offices in the old courthouse to their temporary location at 16794 SE River Street behind the new courthouse. [Full Story »] 

Bud Baggett named 2019 Outstanding Farm Family

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Thursday, September 5. 2019
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On Thursday, August 22 Jackson County Farm Bureau held their annual banquet at the Jackson County Extension Auditorium. Over 300 members came out to celebrate the success of the organization over the past year. Ken Stoutamire, Agency Manager shared a heart-felt tribute to the numerous Farm Bureau staff and volunteers from across the country that came to support Farm Bureau Members in their time of great need after Hurricane Michael. The highlight of the event was the recognition of the Outstanding Farm Family. This year Bud Baggett and his family received this distinguished honor.
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2019 BHS graduate makes it to second round of auditions

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Thursday, August 29. 2019
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Hunter Clark, a 2019 Blountstown High School graduate, made a huge decision recently to reach for his dreams by signing up for the American Idol auditions being held at the Civic Center in Tallahassee. Hunter wasn’t the only one with dreams at the auditions. There were over 2,000 others ready to display their talents.
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Saying good-bye to Altha’s historic “White Building”

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Thursday, August 29. 2019
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Built in 1926 the historic Altha School White Building has stood strong through generations until this past week. After years of wear and tear and damage sustained during Hurricane Michael, this beautiful piece of history came to it’s end.
The first class graduated from the white building in 1927 and the final class graduated in 2017 when the new Altha School was built. [Full Story »] 

Altha man is facing serious charges after Facebook post

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Thursday, August 29. 2019
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On the evening of Tuesday, August 20, 2019, investigators with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received information about a disturbing Facebook post regarding a potential shooting at Altha School. A comment made on the Facebook post was in reference to a specific threat to construction workers on the Altha School campus. The historic Altha School building which currently sits adjacent to the new Altha School campus is in the process of being torn down due to damage caused by Hurricane Michael. This sparked some controversy among some citizens who believed the historic building should be salvaged.
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A wish granted to one special CalCo family

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Thursday, August 22. 2019
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If you don't already know him, Meet Chace!! He's a loving 14-year-old that was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay and Intractable Epilepsy. [Full Story »] 

School Board vote denies Town of Altha’s bid for acquiring building for renovation

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Thursday, August 22. 2019
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In an effort to save Altha’s old white school building from demolition, representatives of the Town of Altha met with School Superintendent Darryl Taylor, Jr., Friday and presented a letter stating their desire to acquire and renovate the historical building. The building was already in need of repair before being severly damaged during Hurricane Michael last October. [Full Story »] 

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department receives $31,455 Firehouse Subs equipment grant

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Thursday, August 22. 2019
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Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dale Hobby was in Marianna Tuesday morning at the Firehouse Subs location accepting a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation equipment grant awarded to the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department for $31,455 to fund vehicle extrication equipment. The awarded equipment will increase the fire department’s efficiency in the field and allow for quicker rescue time in emergency situations. [Full Story »] 

Man takes deputy’s vehicle; injured in Liberty Co. wreck

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Thursday, August 22. 2019
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a stolen Liberty County Deputy’s patrol vehicle. The accident occurred around 3:50 a.m. Saturday, August 17th. [Full Story »] 
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