Barbershop quartet returns for Valentine’s Day
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Barbershop quartet returns for Valentine’s Day

Have you thought about how you will surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Once again Ken Schroeder is bringing his acclaimed barbershop quartet, 4 Oysters in Search of a Pearl, to Apalachicola and surrounding area to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. Renowned for their light-hearted repertoire and close harmonies, the quartet will sing individual…

Blackmon to perform Saturday at Holy Family
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Blackmon to perform Saturday at Holy Family

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon showcases his electric mix of soul, gospel, Southern, delta, Memphis, and Chicago blues, along with rhythm and blues and rock-and-roll staples this Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Holy Family Senior Center in Apalachicola. Beautiful Bobby has opened for BB King and Buddy Guy, and backed Lou Rawls, Z Z. Hill, Little Esther…

Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List
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Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List

Genesis Jones, of Eastpoint, the salutatorian of the Franklin County High School class of 2022, has earned Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2024 semester at Lee University, Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university in…

Three named to University of Alabama President’s List
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Three named to University of Alabama President’s List

A total of 14,631 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above; or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Names to the President’s List were Ellie Dilworth, of Port St. Joe; Chandler Jones,…

Educator society inducts four new members
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Educator society inducts four new members

The local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Key Women Educators recently held an induction, welcoming four new members and reactivating one.  Inducted were two teachers from the Apalachicola Bay Charter School, Danielle Layne and Madison Minacci, and two from the Franklin County School, Kathryn Strunk and Tara Klink. Layne’s mother Cathy Creamer,…

Troy announces fall semester academic honors
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Troy announces fall semester academic honors

Troy University has announced students named to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s Lists for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2024-25 academic year.  Avery Pharr, of Apalachicola, and Jackson Taunton, of Wewahitchka, have been named to the Chancellor’s List, which honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and…

Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist
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Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit in recognition of Black History Month honoring Charles Henry Alston, a celebrated African American artist and activist whose impactful work during World War II mobilized the African American community.  This exhibit will open Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be on display…

Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library
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Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library

Local favorite artist and musician Jenny Odom will open the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library’s Winter Music and Art Series on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Odom, who has worked as an independent artist for over 20 years, previously owned and operated Iggyart at Bowery Station, and subsequently JOBA until its closing in 2021,…

Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people
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Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a program “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People” on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), in Carrabelle. This free program will feature Barbara Clark, a regional director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will…

Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday
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Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday

Gulf Coast State College is hosting Financial Aid Night this Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. High school seniors and prospective college students are encouraged to attend this free event, from 5 to 7 p.m.. for guidance on completing the FAFSA and applying for scholarships. This is a valuable opportunity to get answers to…