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Mossy Pond Fire Department gets help from Colgate University Lacrosse team

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Thursday, January 16. 2020
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Rob and Jennifer Langford of Tallahassee were inspired by some television and newspaper coverage of the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in October 2018 and how small communities in rural areas were seemingly being ignored. Their son, who played lacrosse at McClay in Tallahassee is now a senior on the lacrosse team at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. [Full Story »] 

Clarksville murder suspect shoots officer in Louisiana before being apprehended

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Thursday, January 9. 2020
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On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at approximately 10:50 AM, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident in Clarksville who called to report finding his friend, William Brian Yeomans, deceased. He stated that it appeared that William “Billy” Yeomans had been beaten and stabbed to death due to the injuries he observed. [Full Story »] 

County Commission adopts Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution

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Thursday, December 19. 2019
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By a 5-0 vote, the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution at last week’s meeting declaring Calhoun County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary “in order to preserve for the People, of, on, and in Calhoun County, their rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America”. Resolution 2019-43 also states that “We the People of Calhoun County, Florida through the resolution hereby declare our rights, or freedom and our liberty as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America”. [Full Story »] 

Tigers finish season as 1A Runner-up

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Thursday, December 12. 2019
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TALLAHASSEE- The Blountstown Tigers fought hard but came up short in the Class A Finals 70-35 against the Madison County Cowboys (12-2) last Saturday night in Tallahassee. Madison County scored on every possession and used their depth and team speed to put the Tigers away in the second half. The win gave the Cowboys their 3rd straight Class A championship in 4 years since dropping down to Class A. [Full Story »] 

TIGERS DEFEAT BAKER 21-13 STATE BOUND!

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Thursday, December 5. 2019
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The Blountstown Tigers (11-1) have punched their ticket to compete for the Class A State Championship on December 7 in Tallahassee at Gene Cox Stadium at 6:00 p.m. CT. [Full Story »] 

FDLE arrested local men for child pornography possession

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Thursday, November 28. 2019
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CALHOUN CO., Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Roger Hough, 59, of 16888 NW 22nd Street, Blountstown, and James Robert Johnson, 69, of 20381 NW Gaston Spivey Road, Altha, for multiple counts of possession of child pornography. [Full Story »] 

Insurance companies met with hurricane victims Friday at RCC

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Thursday, November 21. 2019
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Over twenty of the top insurance companies were on hand Friday afternoon to assist residents with the insurance claims process. The Hurricane Michael Insurance Village was hosted by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Senator Bill Montford. [Full Story »] 

USDA allocates 0ver $380M funding to assist FL farmers

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Thursday, November 14. 2019
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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct relief for timber producers. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will administer the USDA block grants alongside the Florida Division of Emergency Management. [Full Story »] 

Tigers finish regular season 10-0

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Thursday, November 7. 2019
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Blountstown crowned SSAC North Division Champions with 33-7 win over Baker.
UP NEXT: FHSAA 2nd round playoff game on November 15th. [Full Story »] 

Trucks collide causing damage to jewelry store

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Thursday, November 7. 2019
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According to Blountstown Police Department report, two semi trucks collided at the intersection of Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 71 in Blountstown Friday causing significant damage to The Diamond Corner, a local jewelry store. [Full Story »] 

Neal Landing improvements underway

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Thursday, October 31. 2019
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In early 2018, Calhoun County was awarded $398,847 in funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to replace and repair Neal Landing Boat Ramp. The design for this project was previously funded by a Florida Boating Improvement Program application in 2011 and was completed in 2012. Construction funds were applied for twice with no success. In 2017, the application was revamped and resubmitted and was ranked 2nd in the State. [Full Story »] 

Veterans Memorial Railroad in Bristol is back on track

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Thursday, October 24. 2019
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Veterans Memorial Railroad, Inc., is happy to announce the reopening of the railroad for:
Free Public Run Day (Second Saturday of November – November 9th – 11:00 – 5:00). Donations appreciated. Vmrr as a Not For Profit, 501c(3) Tax Exempt Organization.
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Bolles School honored for assistance following Hurricane Michael

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Thursday, October 17. 2019
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First responders who rushed to us following Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018, were recognized during halftime of Friday night’s homecoming football game at Bowles Field. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Health Department’s Colors of Health 5k Color Run & Walk

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Thursday, October 10. 2019
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On Saturday, October 5 the Calhoun & Liberty Health Department held their annual Colors of Health 5K Color Run/Walk at Sam Atkins Park. [Full Story »] 

Local man faces federal charges dealing with methamphetamines

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Thursday, October 3. 2019
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On September 3, 2019, John Buford Lynn, 43 years of age, was arrested and federally charged with Conspiracy to distribute and Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (SO), with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force (NSMDTF). [Full Story »] 
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