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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 »] 

Airplane makes emergency landing in cotton field

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Thursday, September 26. 2019
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The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 11:45 last Thursday of a small plane that was having engine problems and was making an emergency landing at the airport. [Full Story »] 

Leonard returns home as County Extension Director

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Thursday, September 19. 2019
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Calhoun County has been put through the wringer over the past year. [Full Story »] 

Hospital continues to provide services while making progress

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Thursday, September 12. 2019
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Calhoun Liberty Hospital, like so many health care providers who suffered damage during Hurricane Michael, is still dealing with insurance, FEMA, and funds to rebuild. The process takes time, but the local facility is continuing to take the necessary steps to serve the health care needs of our area and eventually build a new hospital. [Full Story »] 

Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas; skirts Fl. coast

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Thursday, September 5. 2019
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Hurricane Dorian lashed the Bahamas this weekend with category 5 winds up to 185 mph causing extensive damage and several casualties. [Full Story »] 

2019 BHS graduate makes it to second round of auditions

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Thursday, August 29. 2019
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Hunter Clark, a 2019 Blountstown High School graduate, made a huge decision recently to reach for his dreams by signing up for the American Idol auditions being held at the Civic Center in Tallahassee. Hunter wasn’t the only one with dreams at the auditions. There were over 2,000 others ready to display their talents.
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A wish granted to one special CalCo family

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Thursday, August 22. 2019
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If you don't already know him, Meet Chace!! He's a loving 14-year-old that was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay and Intractable Epilepsy. [Full Story »] 

Newly formed foundation will work to renovate and promote Calhoun County

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Thursday, August 15. 2019
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Jami Daniels Joe will be stepping down from her position as President of Main Street Blountstown to become the Chairman of the recently formed Calhoun County Community foundation. She will be joined by a group of dedicated citizens interested in making our county a better place to live.
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Inaugural Tiger Football Hall of Fame introduced

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Thursday, August 8. 2019
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The Blountstown Tiger Football Booster Club announces the inaugural Blountstown Tiger Football Hall of Fame class. Blountstown’s rich football tradition includes 3 State Championships and 3 State Runner-Up titles. Many players have been recognized on state, district and conference all-star teams. It goes without saying that many superb and special athletes have graced Bowels field since the first Blountstown football game was played in the mid 1920’s over 100 years ago. [Full Story »] 

Altha Ponytails make it to World Series

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Thursday, August 1. 2019
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After being undefeated for their regular season, districts, and state the Altha Ponytails Softball Team made their way to the Dixie Youth World Series in Louisiana. [Full Story »] 

School Board sets proposed budget at over $31 million

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Thursday, July 25. 2019
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The Calhoun County School Board has scheduled a public hearing to make a decision on their proposed 2019-20 budget and taxes for July 29 at 5:05 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Calhoun County Courthouse Emergency Operations Center. [Full Story »] 

Now on to World Series in Louisiana

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Thursday, July 18. 2019
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The Altha 12U Ponytails are the Florida State Champions after 10-0 and 8-2 victories in Bellview over the weekend. [Full Story »] 

Students will be greeted by new principals

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Thursday, July 11. 2019
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Students arriving back to school in August will be greeted by some familiar faces, only at different schools. According to Superintendent Darryl Taylor, Jr., the changes will be discussed by the School Board at a meeting Thursday and are expected to be approved. [Full Story »] 
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