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NEWS ALERT: New Candidate in Sheriff's Race

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Monday, April 30. 2012
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Tomasi F. Matautia has filed his intent to run for Calhoun County Sheriff. He is running with no party affiliation. Matautia will go up against Poney B. Adams (R), James "Jimmy" Baggett (NPA), Kenneth B. Futch (NPA), Earl Hunt (NPA), and Adam Terry (NPA) in November, along with the winner of the democratic primary between Glenn Kimbrel and Roman Wood.

NEWS ALERT: Announcement in School Board Race

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Monday, April 30. 2012
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Edward Holley has filed his intent to run for Calhoun County School Board member in district 1. Holley served from 1988-2000 in the post. He will face incumbent Danny Ryals on the ballot in the non-partisan race.

NEWS ALERT - Bristol Man Killed in Crash

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Monday, April 30. 2012
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A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Liberty County man. Preston Michael Myers, 27, of Bristol, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Gadsden County accident that occurred Saturday night. More details in this week's print edition.

Local man is arrested in area shooting

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Thursday, April 26. 2012
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A Blountstown man is facing some serious charges in Gadsden County following an alleged shooting Saturday morning. [Full Story »] 

NEWS ALERT: Beware of Newspaper Scam

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Wednesday, April 25. 2012
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Sheriff David Tatum has been advised of a scam in the region involving newspaper subscription sales. A tall (approximately 5’9”) lean white male with dark hair driving a dark gray Suburban SUV with a woman inside has reportedly been soliciting for newspapers. The scam first began in Dothan, then spread to Jackson County. The Sheriff's Office received a tip that the scam is now occurring in Calhoun County, however, no official complaints have been filed. The couple reportedly requires cash-only payments and refuses any checks for subscriptions. Be aware that The County Record has no one outside the newspaper office selling subscriptions.

NEWS ALERT: New School Board Candidate

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Wednesday, April 25. 2012
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Katrina O. Hatchett has filed her intent to run for the School Board district 4 post. She will go up against incumbent Kenneth F. Speights in this non-partisan race.

NEWS ALERT: New Candidate in Sheriff's Race

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Monday, April 23. 2012
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Adam Terry, a lieutenant at the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, has filed his letter of intent to seek the sheriff’s post. He is running with no party affiliation. Terry will be on the general election ballot Nov. 6 with Poney B. Adams (R), James “Jimmy” Baggett (NPA), Kenneth B. Futch (NPA), and Earl Hunt (NPA), as well as the winner of the democratic primary between Roman Wood and Glenn Kimbrel.

NEWS ALERT: Another Candidate Joins Tax Collector's Race

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Monday, April 23. 2012
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Richmond Broward Pitts has entered the race for Calhoun County Tax Collector. He is running with no party affiliation. Pitts will face the winner of the democratic primary between incumbent Becky Trickey-Smith and Ruby K. Clark. The primary is set for Aug. 14 with the general election Nov. 6.

NEWS ALERT: Update in County Judge's Race

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Friday, April 20. 2012
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Calhoun County Judge Kevin Grover will remain in office another term as he has been unopposed. Today at noon was the last day for any candidates to qualify in judicial races. Congratulations to Judge Grover!

NEWS ALERT: New Candidate in Commission Race

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Friday, April 20. 2012
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Lee Lee Brown has filed his letter of intent to run for county commissioner in district 1. He is running as a democrat and will go up against Fred D. Blankenship and Nathan Goodman in the democratic primary Aug. 14. The top vote getter will go up against the republican primary winner between Glenn A. Byler and Jerry Guilford, along with James Grover (NPA), in the general election Nov. 6.

NEWS ALERT: Rodeo Postponed

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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The 4th Annual Florida Panhandle Saddle Club Rodeo scheduled for this weekend has been postponed until Saturday, Aprii 28, due to the threat of severe weather approaching.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. Make plans to attend and help raise funds for Calhoun County's Take Stock In Children program!

Dozen men convicted in major drug ring based in Altha with ties to Mexican cartel

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Thursday, April 19. 2012
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When a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigator and a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper began investigating suspicious activity at an Altha home over a year ago, they had no idea the kind of case they were about to crack. But after a little digging, it was clear they had stumbled upon a major drug ring with ties to a Mexican cartel.
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NEWS ALERT: County Commission Candidate Announcement

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012
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Glenn A. Byler has filed his letter of intent to run for county commissioner in district 1. He is running as a Republican and will face Jerry Guilford in the primary Aug. 14. Nathan Goodman and Fred Blankenship will face off on the democratic ballot that same day. The winner of both the republican and democratic primary elections will go up against James Grover (NPA) in the general election Nov. 6.

NEWS ALERT: School Board Candidate Announcement

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Monday, April 16. 2012
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Kenneth Speights, the incumbent on the Calhoun County School Board representing district 4, has filed his letter of intent to seek re-election. He is currently unopposed.

NEWS ALERT: New Candidate in Tax Collector's Race

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Monday, April 16. 2012
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Ruby K. Clark has announced plans to run for Calhoun County Tax Collector. She will face incumbent Becky Trickey Smith in the democratic primary set for August 14.
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