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Panhandle prison jobs threatened

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Thursday, April 1. 2010
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UPDATE: SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER AL LAWSON HALTS STATE PRISON CLOSURES
Last minute agreement with Senate Republican Leadership Saves 2000 State Jobs

TALLAHASSEE – Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson (D-Tallahassee) on Wednesday announced that he had reached an agreement with the Senate Republican Leadership halting the impending closure of five state-run prison facilities, one of them likely Apalachee Correctional Institution in Jackson County, saving approximately 2,000 jobs. [Full Story »] 

Woman’s leg nearly cut off in a four wheeler accident

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Thursday, April 1. 2010
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A Blountstown woman was airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Friday following a four wheeler accident that nearly cut off her leg. [Full Story »] 

Many Celebrate Easter Throughout The Area

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Thursday, April 1. 2010
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Easter weekend is here and there are plenty of activities in the area to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. [Full Story »] 

Local royalty crowned Saturday in four pageants at the BHS Auditorium

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Thursday, March 25. 2010
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Several young ladies took home crowns in a grand total of four pageants held Saturday at the Blountstown High School Auditorium. [Full Story »] 

Board discusses fate of Altha School

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Thursday, March 25. 2010
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What to do with Altha School has been debated for years. The old main building has been deemed unsuitable for students. Portable classrooms are unsafe during severe weather. When the proposal to consolidate Altha and Blountstown’s high schools was shot down, leaders went back to the drawing board. [Full Story »] 

Sexual predator fails to register

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Thursday, March 25. 2010
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What’s the difference between a sexual predator and a sexual offender? Plenty. Both have been convicted of sex crimes, but predators are described by Florida law as “repeat sexual offenders, sexual offenders who use physical violence, and sexual offenders who prey on children.” [Full Story »] 

Keeping Calhoun County Beautiful

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Thursday, March 25. 2010
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If you have noticed the gorgeous Bradford pear trees along Central Avenue East, you’ve admired the work of Keep Calhoun County Beautiful. About 12 years ago, KCCB planted trees outside the Extension Office, old courthouse, and new courthouse, resulting in the beauty you see today. KCCB is kicking off the Great American Cleanup, with amnesty weeks in both the City of Blountstown and Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Correctional Officer Busted In Texas For Possession

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Thursday, March 18. 2010
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A Calhoun County Correctional Officer is behind bars in Texas after being busted with 200 pounds of marijuana. [Full Story »] 

Double Dipping Debate What’s being done to stop this practice?

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Thursday, March 18. 2010
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Last week, The County Record brought you one of the most talked about articles we’ve run in a long time: the issue of whether it’s right or wrong to retire from a government job for 30 days, then return to the same position at full pay. [Full Story »] 

Pedestrian hit, killed on Hwy. 71

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Thursday, March 18. 2010
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A Wewahitchka woman was killed Sunday night when she was struck by a vehicle in Calhoun County.
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Local Team Takes First Place In National Manhunt Competition

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Thursday, March 18. 2010
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The team of (from left) CaCI Ofc. Kevin Barton, BPD Maj. Rodney Smith, BPD Sgt. Fred Tanner, and CaCI Sgt. Andy Millard, along with K-9 Bud, returned from the National Manhunt Competition in Little Rock, Arkansas, last week with the first place championship title. [Full Story »] 

Loophole In State Retirement Law

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Thursday, March 11. 2010
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Elected officials and government workers across the state are “retiring” for a month, then going back to their same job with full pay. Is it right?

Sonny O’Bryan wears a lot of hats in Calhoun County government. He’s county administrator, emergency management director, and grants coordinator. And even though he entered Florida’s Deferred Retirement Program (known as DROP) with a leave date in April, he doesn’t plan on being gone for long. [Full Story »] 

Bargains Await At Annual Rummage Sale At Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

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Thursday, March 11. 2010
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There are plenty of bargains to be found at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s annual rummage sale that kicked off Saturday morning. Clothing, furniture, dishes, plants and much more are available for a reasonable price. [Full Story »] 

Woman ejected in two vehicle collision

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Thursday, March 11. 2010
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A Blountstown woman was hospitalized after a two vehicle collision in Bay County Thursday that ended in one arrest. [Full Story »] 

Alleged drug dealer charged again

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Thursday, March 11. 2010
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A Blountstown man on probation for selling drugs is facing additional charges following his arrest Thursday. [Full Story »] 
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