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…

Experiencing joy in the new year, amidst sorrow
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Experiencing joy in the new year, amidst sorrow

Has the loss of someone dear to you left a perpetual hole in your heart? Have the consequences of your poor choices convinced you that you’re a hopeless loser? If so, I have an encouraging verse to share with you: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every…

Lady Seahawks run record to 7-1
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Lady Seahawks run record to 7-1

With five consecutive wins, including a 29-17 win on Dec. 19 at home against Liberty County, the Franklin County Lady Seahawks are closing out 2024 on a hot streak. The only loss by Jordan McNair’s squad came at home on Dec. 7, when the Maclay Lady Marauders won 47-14. Senior Gregreyauna Griffin scored seven, sophomore…

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…

Eastpoint honors reason for the season
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Eastpoint honors reason for the season

The children of Eastpoint got a double delight Friday, with a huge festival parade followed by a visit from Santa Claus at the firehouse. For the first time in several years, Santa’s visit was arranged by Chief Deputy Cliff Carroll from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. For many seasons, Rex Pennycuff had handled those arrangements…

Photographer captures Apalachicola’s ‘sweet souls’
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Photographer captures Apalachicola’s ‘sweet souls’

In his first book of photography, Michael Rindler focused nearly entirely on inanimate objects, the many varied signs he saw populating the city of Apalachicola, his newfound home. That work had only two people in it, seafood dealer Tommy Ward and bookstore owner Dale Julian, each posed with their business’s signs. In his newest work,…

Legion Post to host Christmas party Saturday
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Legion Post to host Christmas party Saturday

Hi Y’all,  Christmas is coming with lots of cheer, partying, and praising. No matter how you choose to celebrate this Christmas season, my wish for you is that it is a safe, happy time.  Some of our Lanark residents took a trip to the Tallahassee National Cemetery for the laying of wreaths in honor of…