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‘Let us remember that they lived’
As the nation honored its war dead on Monday, the guest speaker at Apalachicola’s annual Memorial Day ceremony reminded the audience to remember their lives, along with their deaths. “Just…
Local News
Declaration of Independence to be read aloud
In honor of and in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the public is invited to a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. St. George Island resident Brenda Karlin will…
Ilse Newell celebrates its most successful season ever
The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts concluded its most successful concert season in its 41-year history this past March, delivering a diverse and engaging lineup of eight performances…
‘Few good men’ essay contest offers prize money
A newly created local company plans to award more than $1,000 in prizes for its “A Few Good Men” essay contest, celebrating the men who make Franklin County strong. Sponsored…
Sports
Seahawks to face Tiger Sharks on diamond tonight
After neither team faced each other during the regular season, the Franklin County Seahawks and the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks will square off Wednesday night at Centennial Field in…
Middle school Seahawks win championship
On March 11, the Franklin County Middle School Seahawks defeated Port St. Joe 11-3 to bring home the conference championship. “They won with a great team effort,” said Cody Tillis,…
Johnson to swing clubs for Timberwolves
Franklin County High School senior golfer Averie Johnson, who shot the lowest district score to lead the Lady Seahawks to a district runner-up finish, will be playing college golf. At…
State News
Unemployment rate largely unchanged in April
The unemployment rate along the Forgotten Coast stayed steady in both Gulf and Franklin counties in April, as the labor force increased. According to preliminary…
Dolphin strandings likely due to red tide
Officials at the Florida Panhandle Maritime Institute have said that while further testing needs to be completed to conclude its investigation, red tide appears to…
FWC thanks building owners for hosting shorebirds
While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers also…
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Opinion
Birds of feather
Flock together, or so they say. Especially if you have a bird feeder in your yard. I always had multiple bird feeders, particularly hummingbirds. Since…
They traded their life, for ours
It was never confusing for us. Memorial Day commemorated those brave American soldiers who gave their last full measure for our country. It has nothing…
China to Trump: We love you long time
In a spectacular ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, President Trump received an extravagant welcome to China earlier this month. China is 6,500 miles from…
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Community & Faith
Health department issues advisory for Carrabelle Beach
Hi Y’all, to those of you who receive this article via the internet, have a wonderful Memorial Day. For those of you who get the…
Several events will honor Memorial Day Monday
Hi Y’all, I hope you and yours have a safe, thoughtful Memorial Day. On May 16, Armed Forces Day was recognized. I personally would like…
May America resound with prayers of future generations
What would happen if we taught our children and grandchildren to pray for our nation? How different might our future generations be if more of…