Martha Ruth Whitfield
Mrs. Martha Ruth Whitfield, age 89, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Marianna, FL. Continue reading “Martha Ruth Whitfield” View Full Notice → Martha Ruth Whitfield
View ArticleGulf County Courthouse Closed
The Fourteenth Judicial Circuit has issued a press release alerting citizens that due to Tropical Storm Hermine, the Gulf County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, September 2, 2016. Continue...
View ArticleCalhoun County Schools- Closed on Friday
With Tropical Storm Hermine approaching the Florida Panhandle coast and expected to make landfall tonight, Calhoun County School Superintendent Ralph Yoder has announced Calhoun County Schools will be...
View ArticleLegals for 09-08-16
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View ArticleTiger’s Lose First Game
by Michael DeVuyst BLOUNTSTOWN-The Blountstown Tiger’s slim lead faded late in the game and the comeback fell short as the Tigers lost their first game of the year to the visiting Baker Gators 21-18....
View Article2016 BHS Varsity Cheerleaders
Bottom l-r: Caroline Howell, Christian Hogue, Hadley Tolley, Madison Peacock, Sarah Lynn White, Nina Boyd, Sophia Coley, Reyna Morales. Top l-r: Emily Shuler, Ambriah Pierce, Hannah Bryant, Brianna...
View ArticleVoters can now focus on General Election
With a dismal 46% of Calhoun County voters casting a ballot last Tuesday, a few races were decided and several were made more clear for the November general election. Candidates who qualified as No...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to another meth arrest
On August 30, two Calhoun County Sheriff deputies were on patrol on SR 73 near Kinard when they observed a vehicle with an inoperable headlamp. Continue reading “Traffic stop leads to another meth...
View ArticleAuthor will meet the public at Kinard Library
Submitted by J.K. NEWSOME Author Beverly Mount-Douds, “The Lighthouse Lady” will be at the Kinard Park Library Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Beverly will be discussing her latest book,...
View ArticleBHS plays well in 42-8 win over Chipley Tigers now face 3-0 South Walton
by Michael DeVuyst BLOUNTSTOWN-Blountstown’s third straight home game was a good one with the home team coming away with a huge 42-8 victory. The Blountstown offense exploded for 455 total yards....
View ArticleBHS Homecoming Parade set for Friday, October 14
The Blountstown High School Student Government Association is asking our community to join us in celebrating this year’s homecoming by entering some type of float or decorated vehicle into the parade...
View ArticleBHS falls to South Walton 10-7 Tigers at Liberty Co. Friday night
by Michael DeVuyst Defense was the name of the game in the opening district game last Friday night for the Blountstown Tigers and South Walton Seahawks. Three Tiger turnovers and a lack of red zone...
View ArticleJAMES E. (BUTCH) WOMBLE, SR.
Mr. James E. (Butch) Womble, Sr., age 67, of the Alliance Community in Jackson County passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Orlando, FL. Butch was born on May 7, 1949 in Panama City, FL and had...
View ArticleBHS Volleyball defeats South Walton; wins bronze division in tournament
The Blountstown volleyball team won a big district matchup last Thursday night against the South Walton Seahawks in 4 sets 25-21, 25-16, 21-25, 25-22. Continue reading “BHS Volleyball defeats South...
View ArticleKACI MAE SIMS
Infant baby girl Kaci Mae Sims age 3 months passed away September 22, 2016 in Blountstown, FL. Survivors include: Father: Joseph Sims of Blountstown, FL Mother: Kelly Wilkerson of Blountstown, FL 1...
View ArticleDr. Cliff Bristol retiring after 26 Years of Service
By Scott Stephens News Editor The end of October marks the culmination of a long career serving the people of Calhoun and Liberty County for Dr. Cliff Bristol. Continue reading “Dr. Cliff Bristol...
View ArticleLiberty County Man Charged in Murder
By Scott Stephens News Editor Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Floyd Eugene Parrish, 61, of Bristol, Fla., for second degree murder with a firearm. FDLE is investigating...
View Article5K Color Run and Walk Saturday
The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun/Liberty Counties hosted a free 5K Color Run and Walk Saturday. Continue reading “5K Color Run and Walk Saturday” View Full Notice → 5K Color Run and Walk...
View ArticlePioneer Settlement hosts concert and annual Peanut Boil
The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement hosted it’s Annual Peanut Boil this past Saturday at Sam Atkins Park. Continue reading “Pioneer Settlement hosts concert and annual Peanut Boil” View Full Notice →...
View ArticleBlountstown High School Homecoming Week Schedule
It is homecoming week!!! Homecoming Dress Up Days Monday- Merica’ Monday. For this dress up day we would like for you to deck out in red, white, and blue. The Volleyball team with travel to North Bay...
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