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Tatum will be honored with reception Jan. 3

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Thursday, January 3. 2013
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An appreciation reception honoring Sheriff David Tatum is planned Thursday, Jan. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Frink Gym inside the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement. [Full Story »] 

Swearing in ceremonies set in two counties

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Thursday, January 3. 2013
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Newly elected officials in both Calhoun and Liberty counties will be taking the reigns over the next couple weeks. [Full Story »] 

Memory Walk

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Thursday, December 27. 2012
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The nation continues to mourn the loss of 20 innocent children and six educators in the small Connecticut community of Newtown. [Full Story »] 

High school grades announced by DOE

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Thursday, December 27. 2012
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Report cards are in for high schools across the state, with Calhoun County making the honor roll.
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Reindeer strike threat is resolved

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Thursday, December 27. 2012
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NORTH POLE - Fear and panic swept the globe this week as Santa’s reindeer threatened to go on strike, refusing to fly Jolly Ol’ St. Nick on Christmas Eve. [Full Story »] 

Upscale Blountstown McDonald’s unveiled

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Thursday, December 27. 2012
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The Costa family unveiled a completely remodeled Blountstown McDonald's® Thursday afternoon during a VIP reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. [Full Story »] 

Keeping Students Safe

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Thursday, December 20. 2012
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When Blountstown High School Principal Debbie Williams heard chatter last week about students possibly bringing a knife and gun to school Friday following a dispute among classmates, she didn’t take the matter lightly. Law enforcement officers converged at the campus, searching and interviewing to verify the talk on Facebook and text messages was just a rumor. [Full Story »] 

Local man allegedly steals car, wrecks it

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Thursday, December 20. 2012
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A Blountstown man is accused of stealing a car, taking it to Panama City, then crashing it. [Full Story »] 

Rednecks On Parade

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Thursday, December 20. 2012
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It was a perfect night Saturday for some good ol’ redneck fun! [Full Story »] 

Walk planned Friday morning in memory of Newtown victims

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Thursday, December 20. 2012
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Walkers in Calhoun County are planning to join others across the globe Friday to take strides in memory of those who lost their lives in the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy last week. [Full Story »] 

Redneck parade Saturday

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Thursday, December 13. 2012
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The folks in Scotts Ferry are gearing up for the 5th Annual Scotts Ferry Redneck Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 15, at 4:30 p.m. CST. [Full Story »] 

Local man arrested in death of passenger

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Thursday, December 13. 2012
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A Clarksville man is behind bars charged with DUI manslaughter following an investigation into a January crash. [Full Story »] 

Credit card fraud arrest

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Thursday, December 13. 2012
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Eugene E. Egler, 39, of Blountstown, is being held at the Calhoun County Jail on 31 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, plus exploitation of the elderly or disabled. [Full Story »] 

“Lights of Liberty” celebration

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Thursday, December 13. 2012
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It was a festive scene in Bristol Saturday night as the traditional “Lights of Liberty” parade was held downtown. Colorful floats, decorating vehicles, and even some interesting looking reindeer were part of the celebration. [Full Story »] 

O'Bryan Fired; Wood and Smith Promoted

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Thursday, December 6. 2012
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The Calhoun County Commission voted 3-1 this afternoon to terminate Sonny O'Bryan, the former county administrator, grants coordinator and emergency management director. [Full Story »] 
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