Library concert to feature Mathis and ‘The Preacher’
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Library concert to feature Mathis and ‘The Preacher’

Clayton Mathis and Stephen Pecot, “The Preacher,” will grace the stage at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 6 to 7:30 ET. Mathis, who hails from Gaffney, South Carolina where he developed his love of music.  His grandmother tried to teach him piano but he quit at age 12 and…

Carrabelle woman injured in New Year’s Eve crash
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Carrabelle woman injured in New Year’s Eve crash

A 79-year-old Carrabelle woman suffered serious injuries when the car she was riding struck a pick-up truck pulling a camper on Tuesday evening just east of Westpoint on U.S. 98. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck was driven by a 53-year-old Brandon man, with a 52-year-old Brandon woman as passenger…

What’s open on new years
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What’s open on new years

The following is a list of what restaurants and bars are open on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Some have New Year’s Eve celebrations, others are open regular hours, but may close early on New Year’s Eve. If you know of others that may be open, please email to David Adlerstein@ dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com or…

Monday fire destroys Apalachicola home
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Monday fire destroys Apalachicola home

A devastating Monday afternoon fire destroyed the Apalachicola home of a mom and her three sons. Neither Natasha Jones nor her eldest son, Josiah Critton, 9, and twin 7-year-old boys Isaiah and Isaac Jones, were hurt in the blaze at 449 Morris Cannon Drive. Jones, who works behind the pizza counter at the Apalachicola Piggly…

Chillas to open for Christmas Day covered dish
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Chillas to open for Christmas Day covered dish

Hi Y’all,  I forgot to ask Santa for warm weather and look what I got. What I did get instead was warm hearts and warm hugs being with my family. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Being in Lanark means to me being able to reach out to all types of people with helping…

And the winners are….
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And the winners are….

Topping the charts at Carrabelle’s Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 14 were for boats 24-feet and under 1st) Mutiny, Steve Cowles 2) Sweet Caroline, Chris Holley and 3) Porter Girl, Johnnie Porter 25 to 34 feet 1) Electric Ray, Cypress Rudloe 2) Dandy, Lake Etheridge and 3) Emily Decessre; 35 to 44 feet 1) Docks…

‘Young eagles’ take flight with EAA
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‘Young eagles’ take flight with EAA

Six pilots in the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association earlier this month lifted off in their respective plane from the Apalachicola Regional Airport with precious cargo. Inside their respective planes were 30 young people, including several from Franklin and Gulf counties, who as part of the Young Eagles program on Dec. 14 were…

So glad Players put this Carol Burnett time together
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So glad Players put this Carol Burnett time together

At first the idea of the Panhandle Players presenting a series of skits from the Carol Burnett Show seemed like it would be, as they say, “a tough act to follow.” Here we have one of television’s greatest comedians, whose hour-long show that debuted in September 1967 went on to win nearly two dozen Emmy…

County jail goes jingling for Christmas
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County jail goes jingling for Christmas

A lot of kids from Franklin County went to jail last week, and they had a great time and even came home with a gift. Thanks to contributions from the American Legion Post in Lanark Village, Water Street Seafood; the sheriff’s charity fund; donations left at Arabella Health & Wellness of Carrabelle, and the Apalachicola…