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Dozen men convicted in major drug ring based in Altha with ties to Mexican cartel

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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When a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigator and a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper began investigating suspicious activity at an Altha home over a year ago, they had no idea the kind of case they were about to crack. But after a little digging, it was clear they had stumbled upon a major drug ring with ties to a Mexican cartel.
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Brother questions story; McLemore family wants independent investigation

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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The family of Blountstown Middle School coach Tranum McLemore is demanding an independent investigation of his death from multiple gunshot wounds. [Full Story »] 

TAXWATCH TURKEYS: Calhoun, Liberty school projects make the list

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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For the second year in a row, despite another multibillion budget shortfall, a surprisingly large number of member projects and other projects historically referred to as “turkeys” found their way into the FY 2012-13 state budget, including two from Calhoun and Liberty counties. [Full Story »] 

Election candidate list still growing

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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Another day, another new candidate here in Calhoun County as the ballot continues to grow. [Full Story »] 

BMS coach dead following domestic dispute in Bristol

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Thursday, April 12. 2012
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A domestic dispute in Bristol ended in tragedy with a Blountstown Middle School coach found dead last Wednesday night. [Full Story »] 

Four more to seek office

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Thursday, April 12. 2012
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The Calhoun County election year continues to heat up with four more announcements by press time Tuesday morning. [Full Story »] 

Moonlight Market Brings Folks Downtown

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Thursday, April 12. 2012
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More Moonlight Market
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Bristol man charged in rape case

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Thursday, April 12. 2012
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A 21-year-old Bristol man was taken into custody April 2 for allegedly raping and beating his girlfriend. [Full Story »] 

Happy Easter

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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The famous egg making tradition continues at Blountstown’s First Pentecostal Holiness Church where folks of all ages have been busy working the assembly line. [Full Story »] 

Attaway will not seek re-election; six candidates announce plans to run

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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Calhoun County Clerk of Court Ruth Attaway announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election. [Full Story »] 

Former inmate files suit against Tatum, Revell

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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A former jail inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against Calhoun County Sheriff David Tatum and former Liberty County Sheriff Harrell Wood Revell, alleging they failed to protect her while she was behind bars. [Full Story »] 

Streaker high on mushrooms is arrested

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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A man screaming and running naked around Camel Lake Campground was arrested in the early morning hours Saturday. [Full Story »] 

Mallory, Bryant help feds bust 16

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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Two Calhoun County investigators have been commended by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their work in helping the agency bust a major cocaine and marijuana ring in the panhandle. [Full Story »] 

Man caught with teen is arrested

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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A 20-year-old Blountstown man has been charged with sexual battery on a child under 16, as well as lewd and lascivious molestation.
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Celebration Downtown Moonlight Market set for Thursday night from 5-8

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Thursday, April 5. 2012
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Blountstown Main Street is hosting a Moonlight Market on Thursday, April 5, in downtown Blountstown, from 5 to 8 p.m. and organizers invite you to join the festivities. [Full Story »] 
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