Top Stories

Task Force nets an arrest

Posted by
Kelli Peacock Dunn
in News, Top Stories
Thursday, June 23. 2011
Comments (0)
The Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force netted an arrest last Wednesday following a buy-bust operation. [Full Story »] 

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW'S HEADLINES!

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Tuesday, June 21. 2011
Comments (0)
Just a few of the headlines in our June 22 edition...

-Altha couple busted for growing pot

-Qualifying underway for two Blountstown City Council seats

-Three speak out in letters to the editor

-Woman running cross country makes stop in Blountstown

-Local girls set to enter all-star tournament Friday

All this and more in tomorrow's issue of The County Record!

THE WEEKEND GUIDE...All that's hip & happening in the Apalachicola River Valley (June 17-19))

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Friday, June 17. 2011
Comments (0)
The Weekend Guide
All that’s hip & happening in the Apalachicola River Valley.

FRESH PRODUCE, ANYONE?
The River Valley Marketplace, typically held just once a month, is now open every Saturday in downtown Blountstown. Check it out in the greenspace next to Centennial Bank. Open 8 a.m. to noon, this event is sponsored by Blountstown Main Street. Booth spaces are free and open to anyone with arts, crafts, produce or business products. No flea market items allowed. And if you can sing a tune or strum a guitar, come pick and grin! Entertainers are needed and invited to join the festivities. Call Kelli at 674-1004 if you need more info.

BATTER UP!
The Big Bend Baseball League will host the annual Father’s Day All-Star Game Saturday, June 18, between the Western Division All-Stars and the Eastern Division All-Stars. The Commissioner, Morrell Bailey, has designated Therrell Field in Chattahoochee as the site for this All-Star event. Game time is scheduled for 6:05 PM EDT.

DAY FOR DADS
Don’t forget...Sunday, June 19, is Father’s Day.

NEWS ALERT - Man Jailed For Aggravated Assault, Meth

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Friday, June 17. 2011
Comments (0)
An alleged incident at a Bristol convenience store Thursday morning has led to the arrest of Kenneth Adrian Best, 35, charged with aggravated assault and possession of meth.

According to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, William Garner, 34, told authorities Best had pointed a deer rifle at him a few weeks ago when he was at the BP station, then he ran into him at the same store on Thursday. Garner said he approached Best to ask why he had pulled the gun on him before. He alleged Best then reached into his truck, grabbed a double barreled shotgun and said, "I'll shoot you now, you don't know me." A witness confirmed Garner's story.

Best was taken into custody and, during a pat down search, a piece of folded up tin foil that tested positive for meth was found in his pocket.

NEWS ALERT - Cold Pancake Complaint Leads to Prison Sentence

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Thursday, June 16. 2011
Comments (0)
Just minutes before a Circuit Court hearing at the Calhoun County Courthouse Wednesday, Talris "Sweet T" Brown of Blountstown changed his not guilty plea to guilty on violation of probation charges.

The case stems from a jail incident in recent months when Brown, behind bars for a 2010 cocaine possession charge, allegedly complained the pancakes and eggs served to him at breakfast were cold. According to the State Attorney's Office, Brown threw his meal against a wall. When a jailer ordered him to move to another cell, he reportedly refused, broke a mop handle in half and threatened an officer. In addition to violating his probation, he received new charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence and introduction of contraband into a county detention facility.

Brown was sentenced to 67 months in prison with credit for 19 months served in jail. He faced a potential 30 year sentence had he gone to trial.

Facebook video leads to arrest for child abuse

Posted by
Kelli Peacock Dunn
in News, Top Stories
Thursday, June 16. 2011
Comments (0)
A Facebook video allegedly depicting an Altha woman abusing her two small children landed her in jail last week.
Ashley R. Starling, 24, has been charged with child abuse in the case. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Man Sentenced to 12 years in Prison

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Wednesday, June 15. 2011
Comments (0)
Jonathan Earl Holmes, 22, of Blountstown, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison Wednesday after a motion for mistrial was denied. [Full Story »] 

PREVIEW JUNE 15 HEADLINES

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Tuesday, June 14. 2011
Comments (0)
-FACEBOOK VIDEO leads to Altha mom's arrest for child abuse
-MONTICELLO MAN jailed after traveling to our area to have sex with 13 year old girl
-JURY TRIAL ends in guilty verdict
-CALHOUN & LIBERTY FCAT SCORES released...complete breakdown by school
-THE CALHOUN COUNTY HORSEMEN in action with the Big Bend Baseball League

All this & more in the June 15 edition of The County Record!

NEWS ALERT - Arrest in Cumbaa Enteprises Burglary

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Thursday, June 9. 2011
Comments (0)
An arrest has been made in the Monday night burglary at Cumbaa Enterprises in Blountstown. James Lee Johnson, 40, described as a former employee, has been charged with burglary and grand theft. He allegedly stole copper, radiators, tools, and tool boxes. He is being held in the Calhoun County Jail on a $70,000 bond. This was one of three burglaries that occurred overnight on Monday and were discovered on Tuesday morning. One at the Scotts Ferry General Store resulted in the arrest of a juvenile and local man, Jason Soverns. The investigation continues on a third burglary at the Pit Stop convenience store.

Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Two Arrests

Posted by
Kelli Peacock Dunn
in News, Top Stories
Thursday, June 9. 2011
Comments (0)
A routine traffic stop led to two arrests on drug charges Friday afternoon.
[Full Story »] 

AMBER ALERT LIFTED - Infant found safe

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Tuesday, June 7. 2011
Comments (0)
The 3 month old baby boy allegedly taken during a carjacking in Ariton, Alabama Sunday night has been found safe. Authorities have not released any other details in the case. The baby's two siblings were discovered in the early morning hours Monday on a roadway near Walton County, Florida and taken to a Walton County hospital for treatment. An Amber Alert was then issued for the infant who was not with them. No details on the suspects believed to have taken them or where the infant was found.

BREAKING NEWS - Accident sends two to hospital

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Tuesday, June 7. 2011
Comments (0)
Authorities are at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Altha. Sources say the accident occurred at Hwy. 71 North and Flatwoods Road where the vehicle overturned. One patient has been airlifted to Bay Medical Center and another is being taken by ambulance to the same hospital. More details as they become available.

BREAKING NEWS - Authorities Investigating Three Burglaries

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Tuesday, June 7. 2011
Comments (0)
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating three overnight burglaries. According to Sheriff David Tatum, the incidents occurred at Scotts Ferry General Store, Pit Stop, and Cumbaa Enterprises. Two have been arrested in the Scotts Ferry case. It is unknown at this time if the cases are connected. Check out tomorrow's print edition for more details.

NEWS ALERT - Bigfoot in Gadsden County?

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Friday, June 3. 2011
Comments (0)
After discovering abnormal human footprints near their house, a Gadsden County family believes Bigfoot exists on their property. Bigfoot expert, Matt Moneymaker, and his team from the Animal Planet’s “Finding Bigfoot” help the family discover the truth behind this oddity.

The dubbed “Swamp Ape” episode of the show “Finding Bigfoot” premieres on Animal Planet this Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. CT/10 p.m. ET.

Join Moneymaker and his team as they visit Gadsden County, whose citizens have an alleged history with this mythical creature that goes back hundreds of years.

THE WEEKEND GUIDE...All that's hip & happening in the Apalachicola River Valley (June 3-5)

Posted by
Administrator
in Top Stories
Friday, June 3. 2011
Comments (0)
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
Kickoff the weekend with a free wine tasting at Smokin’ Spirits next to the Quick Pic on SR 20 West in Blountstown. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will also be on tap. As Alan Jackson says, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere and it will literally be 5 o’clock when this event gets underway. The fun and free goodies last til 8.

GET YOUR ART GROOVE ON
Admit it. You are long overdue for some cultural enrichment and watching “a Dog The Bounty Hunter” marathon doesn’t count. Start your Friday night with a stop at the Preble-Rish Gallery in downtown Blountstown where seven local artists will have their wares on display. Everything from paintings to pottery will be featured, along with the permanent Apalachicola River photography exhibit by Clyde Butcher. Tickets are a steal at $10, with wine and cheese included. Get them early at Blountstown Drugs or at the door.

REEL IN THE BIG ONE
The Blountstown FFA invites you to drop a line in the Chipola River and reel in the winnings. The fishing tournament is set for Saturday with registration at 6 a.m. at the landing on SR 20 near Clarksville. Boats launch at 6:30 and must return by 2 p.m. Entry fee is $10, plus an additional $5 to enter the big fish contest. Prizes are $100 for the best 25 pan fish and $50 for the biggest fish. Proceeds benefit the FFA.

PASS THE SYRUP
For a belly-fillin’ good time, get outta that bed and head to the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Saturday morning where volunteers will be flippin’ pancakes and cookin’ sausage. Rise and shine...the all-you-can-eat feast starts at 6 and ends at 9. The cost is a donation (you choose the amount) to help complete the porch on the Club House. The Settlement is located inside Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown. Take Hwy. 20 west, turn at Lindy’s, drive into the park and follow the signs into the Settlement.

GATHER ON THE GREEN
Don’t waste that sugar high. After the pancake breakfast, cruise downtown to the greenspace next to Centennial Bank and expend some energy at the River Valley Marketplace sponsored by Blountstown Main Street. Arts, crafts, fresh produce and baked goods are for sale by local vendors. For a free booth space, just show up with your tables and wares or drop the tailgate for a truck sale. Businesses welcome. Open the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon. Call Lisa at 850-258-3985 if you need more info.
Page 25 of 33, totaling 485 entries