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Remembering Ryan - Kinard 16

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Thursday, May 16. 2013
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Hundreds of family members and friends gathered at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown Saturday morning to pay tribute to Ryan Flowers.
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NEWS ALERT: Four Arrested Following Indecent Activity at Parks

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Wednesday, May 15. 2013
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Four men have been charged following an investigation into alleged indecent activity at two Calhoun County parks. The case unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Four Mile Creek Park in Clarksville and Chipola River Park off SR 20 between Blountstown and Clarksville. Arrested were William Henry Rowell, 60, of Marianna, Larry Wayne Webb, 65, of Fountain, Patrick James Foley, 72, of Altha and Jacob Gunter, 85, of Marianna. All were charged with indecent exposure. Rowell was also charged with solicitation of prostitution. Check out next week's print edition for the full story.

RYAN FLOWERS, STAR STUDENT AT BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CRASH CLAIMS TEEN

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Thursday, May 9. 2013
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Calhoun County lost an outstanding young man Tuesday morning when his truck collided with a semi.
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Investigation underway into alleged “inappropriate” physicals at LCHS

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Thursday, May 2. 2013
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Allegations of possible “inappropriate” activity during sports physicals at Liberty County High School has led to an investigation. [Full Story »] 

AFTER STEALING $10,000 WORTH OF ITEMS FROM SENIOR CITIZEN COUPLE BUSTED IN HOTEL

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Thursday, April 25. 2013
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Two alleged thieves accused of stealing from a Calhoun County senior citizen are behind bars in Jackson County.
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Waiting On A Miracle Is your blood type O positive? Are you between age 18-30 & in good health? If so, this little boy needs your help.

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Thursday, April 18. 2013
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A young Calhoun County family is praying for a miracle as their toddler waits patiently for a kidney transplant. [Full Story »] 

Relay For Life

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Thursday, April 11. 2013
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The Calhoun Liberty Relay for Life kicked off Friday night at Sam Atkins Park. [Full Story »] 

Carrying the Cross for Jesus

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Thursday, April 4. 2013
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Runners of all ages converged at the Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center bright and early Saturday morning for a “Carry The Cross For Jesus” run. [Full Story »] 

Liquor store owner robbed at knifepoint; suspect in custody

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Thursday, March 28. 2013
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A 21-year-old man was quickly apprehended Thursday night after robbing a liquor store owner at knifepoint.
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NEWS ALERT: Pioneer Settlement Featured on WFSU-TV

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Friday, March 22. 2013
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Tune in or set your DVR to WFSU-TV, Channel 11, Sunday as the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown is featured on the current edition of the "Dimensions" program. The segment is set to air at 9 a.m. CT. Check local listings to confirm channel for your cable or satellite provider. For more, go to http://www.wfsu.org.

Deputy fortunate to sustain only minor injuries in patrol car crash

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Thursday, March 21. 2013
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A Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy was fortunate to wind up with only minor injuries following a single vehicle crash Saturday morning. [Full Story »] 

NEWS ALERT: County Commission Agenda for March 19

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Friday, March 15. 2013
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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in the Extension Office meeting room (next to the old courthouse). The agenda is as follows:

CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2013

6:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

6:01 P.M. APPROVAL OF MARCH 5, 2013 MINUTES AND WORKSHOP

6:02 P.M. JOE WOOD, GRANTS COORDINATOR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

6:15 P.M. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

6:30 P.M. DAN CLEMONS – SHIP CHANGE ORDER

6:45 P.M. DONALD STANLEY, PREBLE RISH, INC.

7:00 P.M. MAXIE WALDORFF – IDA BOARD

7:15 P.M. KATHLEEN HERZOG – NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL

7:30 P.M. ALBERT JOHNSON – ANNUAL CAR SHOW

7:45 P.M. PACE WOOD

8:00 P.M. ATTORNEY TIME – ADMINISTER OATHS TO I.D.A. BOARD MEMBERS

8:15 P.M. COMMISSION TIME

CHAIRMAN FLOWERS
CORRECT CRIME STOPPERS TRUST FUND LETTER
CATHY DAVIS – ANNUAL TIME

Spring Break Build

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Thursday, March 14. 2013
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Baylor University students spend their holiday building home for Blountstown couple. [Full Story »] 

NEWS ALERT: Update on Search for Gunman

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Wednesday, March 13. 2013
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The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a suspect has been located, but evidence is still being gathered to determine if the man is the gunman who was allegedly shooting at vehicles earlier this morning on CR 167. No injuries have been reported. More details as they become available.

NEWS ALERT: Authorities Tracking Alleged Shooter

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Wednesday, March 13. 2013
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Law enforcement officers and K-9 tracking teams from area agencies are trailing a gunman who was allegedly shooting at cars earlier this morning around the County Road 167 area. The alleged shooter was reportedly on foot and has fled. According to Lt. Emory Godwin of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, the identity of the shooter is unknown at this time. More details as they become available.
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