The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Turtle Talks, held each Tuesday, is Tuesday, July 30. The talks at the Nature Center at 108 Island Drive in Eastpoint are free and registration is not required; however seating is limited. For more info call the reserve at (850) 670-7708.
The Apalachicola Farmers Market is this Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mill Pond Pavilion at the end of Market Street. For more info email farmersmarket@cityofapalachicola.com.
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the heroic history of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth. A collection of artifacts will help portray the bravery and sacrifice of the Mighty Eighth. This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, August 31. The museum…
Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective students interested in attending GCSC and current students ready to register for classes. The application fee is waived for all new students at this event….
Six students from Franklin and Gulf counties have completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2024 semester at the Troy, Alabama campus. Avery Pharr, of Apalachicola; Mary Farrell and Kaimyzha Larry, each from Port St. Joe; and Samuel Hunter, Preston Stacy and Jackson Taunton, all of Wewahitchka, are among…
Exuberant dancing, and rousing drumming highlighted the finale Friday evening of the Community Moving Education’s five-week summer camp. Held at the Armory, the choreography and its costuming punctuated a camp season for about 15 young people, now in its third year. Founded by French Haynes, who worked as a dancer, English and special needs teacher,…
First time I encountered Hercules I was 12 or so. Not the Marvel Comics hero who debuted in 1964, but the unforgettable bodybuilder-turned-actor Steve Reeves in the 1958 English-dubbed Italian film, “Hercules,” the first of eight sword-and-sandal flicks he starred in over the next five years. For me it was love at first fight, and…
Hi Y’all, July has been a hard month for Lanark with the tragic deaths of Ben and Monica Steigner, son and daughter-in-law of John and Sharon Steigner, who lost their lives when they were hit by a truck on Arizona Street minutes from their family’s home. Ben and Monica were visiting for the holiday from…
Morgan Walker, of St. George Island, received her doctorate in physics from the University of California at Davis at Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on June 13. Walker is the daughter of David and Rose Walker of St. George Island. She grew up in Franklin County, and attended First Baptist Christian School, Apalachicola Bay Charter School…
Forgotten Coast celebrates nation’s independence With government offices closed both Thursday and Friday, last week turned into a sprawling six-day party in Gulf and Franklin counties for America’s 248th birthday. From Carrabelle to Wewahitchka, most every night featured fireworks, beginning on July 1 in Eastpoint, with its third annual Freedom Festival. The Eastpoint Civic Association…
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