Sonya Massey and the lynching of Black America
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Sonya Massey and the lynching of Black America

Most Americans are likely to be aware of the horrific death of Sonya Massey at the hands of a sadistic police officer. Massey, a 36-year-old Illinois mother, had called 911 because she believed an intruder had entered her home. Two Sangamon County deputies arrived, and one of them, Sean Grayson, began spewing a tirade of…

Election season off to strong start
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Election season off to strong start

Between now and Nov. 5 promises to bring to cities, counties, states and of course the entire nation the sort of energized election hoopla that comes but once every four years. Franklin and Gulf counties are, of course, no exception, as early voting began Saturday and will run until this Saturday, with the primary Election…

Athletic departments adapt to new rules
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Athletic departments adapt to new rules

It is customary to break up intense practice sessions in high school athletics with some joking around, a little lighthearted banter, some horsing around. But it’s no laughing matter when it comes to the health and well-being of student athletes. Last week, in preparation for the start of the fall seasons, coaching staff in both…

Library to host Alabama country duo
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Library to host Alabama country duo

Otha Allen, Jr. and Kristi Leann will be the stars on stage at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library on Wednesday, August 21 from 6 to 7:30 pm ET.  This duo hails from Samson, Alabama. While each were performing as solo artists, they met at a songwriting event and discovered their musical and personal chemistry….

Melanie Collins graduates from Florida State
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Melanie Collins graduates from Florida State

Melanie Collins received her bachelor’s degree in psychology on Friday evening, Aug. 2 from Florida State University at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. A 2019 graduate of Franklin County High School, Collins is the daughter of Scott Collins and Deborah Collins. She played college softball at Chipola College in Marianna, and golf…

Ascension Sacred Heart expands primary care practices
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Ascension Sacred Heart expands primary care practices

Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart continues to add primary care providers to meet the growing demand for healthcare in the area.  The newest team members are Katie Marks, ARNP-C and David Newton, MD who joined Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Primary Care – Port St. Joe this year. Both are accepting new patients and most…

Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday
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Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday

Hi Y’all,  I missed writing my article while I was out of town. I was also delayed because of the weather. I was pleased to see that there were only limbs down and not much damage at all to Lanark. The Lanark Village Golf Club canceled their yard sale for August but will continue in…

One million more
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One million more

Florida GOP tops milestone over Democratic voters The number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 million on Sunday, a milestone reflecting political shifts in the Sunshine State and the largest margin for the GOP since the late 1980s. The newest figures – based on up-to-date numbers from county…