Tipton spruces up after sweeping into office
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Tipton spruces up after sweeping into office

After 23 years on the job, Terry Tipton, Jr. ran a picture perfect campaign to capture the hearts of Franklin County voters and was elected without opposition to succeed the retiring Rhonda Skipper. Tipton announced he was running well in advance of the usual time when candidates step forward and then secured a wealth of…

Law enforcement ramping up in Franklin County
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Law enforcement ramping up in Franklin County

At age 77, Eastpoint’s Jackie Sukkau is on limited income and her knees are not as strong as they once were. She recently bought a new trailer that is twice as high off the ground as her old one, and getting in and out is a challenge. “The other trailer had three steps, this one…

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…

Fire department gets four new EMRs
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Fire department gets four new EMRs

Hi Y’all, a lot is happening in our little village of Lanark, so let’s get going with it. Exciting news from our St. James/Lanark Volunteer Fire Department. You probably already know that the fire ban has been lifted, and the community thanks the Franklin County commissioners for that. Please be mindful that this lifting still…

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…

Warmth marks Dr. King holiday
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Warmth marks Dr. King holiday

During a week that started out cold, there were plenty of warm hearts in celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In Apalachicola, organizer Dolores Croom and her committee moved the event to Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 so as not to conflict with the inauguration at noon on Monday. During the program at…