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Authentic America films at Pioneer Settlement

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Thursday, November 19. 2020
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The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown was buzzing with excitement Tuesday morning as cameramen set up to start filming an episode of “Authentic America” featuring Nan and Charlie Kelley. [Full Story »] 

Hwy. 20 and 73 records another accident

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Thursday, November 12. 2020
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The intersection of SR 20 and CR 73 has been the scene of several automobile accidents over the years and another one Friday resulting in three people being injured. [Full Story »] 

Groundbreaking held for new 65,000 sq. ft. hospital construction

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Friday, November 6. 2020
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Excitement filled the air Wednesday as the long anticipated groundbreaking for the new Calhoun-Liberty Hospital took place at the new location on Hwy. 71 South in Blountstown. Citizens joined hospital staff and administrators, elected officials and agency representatives as dirt was turned for construction of the state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. feet facility. Bill Rutherford with Clemons Rutherford Architects said the facility should be completed in mid 2022. [Full Story »] 

Hospital groundbreaking Wednesday

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Thursday, October 29. 2020
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Two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida panhandle, a groundbreaking is scheduled to begin construction on a new, state of the art Calhoun Liberty Hospital. [Full Story »] 

Airport celebrates groundbreaking

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Thursday, October 22. 2020
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The groundbreaking ceremony for the 4,000 sq. ft. terminal at the Calhoun County Airport drew visitors from all across our area Saturday morning. [Full Story »] 

Governor DeSantis visits Calhoun-Liberty Hospital to discuss reconstruction funding

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Thursday, October 15. 2020
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Florida Governor Ron De Santis visited Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Friday morning and announced that a Department of Economic Opportunity grant will now supply another $10 million toward the reconstruction of the hospital. FEMA had already approved $11 million to help rebuild the hospital. [Full Story »] 

New lighting turned on at Sam Atkins Park

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Thursday, October 1. 2020
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New lighting was officially turned on Monday night at Sam Atkins Park. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Airport groundbreaking event set for October 10th $2,000,000 facility groundbreaking to showcase facility; Aircraft from the region

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Thursday, September 24. 2020
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Calhoun County, FL - On the anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s devastating pass through Northwest Florida, the storm that destroyed Calhoun County Airport, this groundbreaking highlights the new start and economic development opportunities that are taking flight in Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 

Countywide census drive was held over weekend

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Thursday, September 17. 2020
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The Calhoun County Community Foundation, the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners and various local businesses sponsored a countywide census drive over the weekend at locations throughout the county. [Full Story »] 

Old courthouse hurricane damage repairs underway

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Thursday, September 10. 2020
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The old Calhoun County Courthouse roof suffered substantial damage during Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. [Full Story »] 

Fifty BHS students face quarantine orders by the DOH

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Thursday, September 3. 2020
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Over the weekend, three Blountstown High School students tested positive for COVID-19 according to School Superintendent Darryl Taylor, Jr. After contact information was completed by the Florida Department of Health, forty-seven other BHS students and five staff members were recommended quarantine orders by the DOH on Monday. At this time, according to DOH, all individuals potentially affected have been contacted.
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New ambulance presented to hospital

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Thursday, August 27. 2020
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The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners presenting the keys to a new ambulance to Calhoun County EMS Tuesday morning. [Full Story »] 

Kimbrel, Brown are primary winners

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Thursday, August 20. 2020
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Supervisor of Elections Sharon Chason reported a smooth primary election on Tuesday and the results were quickly posted. Before the the final votes were totalled Tuesday night, 970 registered voters had cast their ballot by mail. Another 697 had gone to the courthouse last week and voted during the early voting period. [Full Story »] 

FHSAA will decide on high school sports

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Thursday, August 13. 2020
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With Calhoun County Schools opening today, August 12th, Blountstown Tiger football fans would expect to see the Tigers in action at Bowles Field or on the road to open the 2020 season Friday night. Unfortunately, with the Covid-19 pandemic cases still abundant in many areas of the state, the decision on when football and other high school sports will start is in the hands of the Florida High School Athletic Association. The FHSAA is meeting to discuss three options currently being considered. [Full Story »] 

Superintendent Taylor excited to welcome students and staff back to school on August 12th

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Thursday, August 6. 2020
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August 3, 2020

Calhoun County students, parents, school employees, and citizens:

I look forward to welcoming back all students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year. It is hard to believe that another year has passed and the beginning of the new school year is upon us. [Full Story »] 
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