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May 03, 2008
Jackson Hospital’s HVAC systems up for review
Jackson Hospital is looking to get its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in line for future demands.
Professor outlines problems leading to economic concerns
As tension builds over the state of the American economy, a professor of economics visiting Marianna Friday offered two pieces of advice.
May 02, 2008
No injuries in crash on Hwy. 71
Although a pickup truck landed partially over a car, no one was seriously injured in a double-vehicle crash on Highway 71 North on Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Stampede of sea cows keeps zoo rehab center busy
TAMPA — The rehab center at Lowry Park Zoo is flush with sea cows, all there for the care that may help them survive nasty propeller cuts, shivering cold stress or the loss of a parent.
Some are soon to be released.
Congressman wants help for transferred service members’ mortgages
WASHINGTON - Transfers from the Tampa Bay area and other slumping housing markets nationwide are forcing military members to sell homes for thousands of dollars less than they owe on their mortgage, says a Florida congressman.
May 01, 2008
Toll road proposal still in play
CHIPLEY - Officials at a Chipley City Council meeting Thursday night confirmed that a toll road between Montgomery and Panama City, Fla., was being considered by public and private entities in Alabama and Florida.
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New VA clinic to open in Marianna mid-June
Veterans in need of medical care will soon be able to get their government-funded privilege closer to home.
Chipola graduation speaker found his calling at an early age
A well-known Marianna native delivered the address to the Class of 2008 at Chipola College’s commencement Thursday night.
Alabama man indicted for first-degree murder, attempted murder
A Jackson County Grand Jury on Thursday returned a first-degree murder indictment against Danny T. Jackson in the death of Greenwood resident Lonnie Baxter.
2 fires in Calhoun County; arson arrest in one
Two Calhoun County homes were heavily damaged by fire late Wednesday night, including a trailer on Northwest Willow Bend Road in Altha where Lisa Vaughn lived until recently.
Finger food: Braille menus made for the blind
SEFFNER, Fla. - In 1993. Husband and wife Lou and Joyce Fioritto sat down for dinner at their local Chi-Chi’s Mexican food franchise in Cleveland. A waitress brought menus to the table. Included in the batch: a Braille version for Lou, who is blind. He was ecstatic. Usually someone had to read him the menu.
Legislature approves climate-change energy reforms
TALLAHASSEE — The way electric utilities generate power and retailers sell gasoline in Florida would change under a comprehensive energy bill the Florida Senate approved Wednesday in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Traffic lights key to reducing fuel use, researcher says
A University of Virginia researcher believes he has found a way to curtail automobile fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Obama, Clinton focus on NAFTA, less on trade with China
WASHINGTON—To court blue-collar workers, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have spent months bashing NAFTA, the landmark trade deal that dropped barriers between Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Baptist College of Florida to dedicate 24/7 prayer chapel
The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville will dedicate its newly constructed Prayer Chapel during a special service on May 9 at 10 a.m.
April 30, 2008
Chipola graduation speaker found his calling at an early age
A well-known Marianna native will deliver the address to the Class of 2008 at Chipola College’s Commencement tonight.
2 motorists killed in Walton
Two men were killed in a Walton County traffic crash late Tuesday night, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Coley’s state service bill sent to governor
A bill that will strengthen standards for state employees and help with their retention and appeals is on the way to Gov. Charlie Crist.
2 get maximum sentences for drug charges
Two local men were sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday after being convicted on drug charges early last month.
Florida Latinos protest over delgate flap
WASHINGTON - About 250 Floridians - most of them Latino - who are upset with the stalemate over the state’s presidential delegates demonstrated outside of Democratic National Committee headquarters Wednesday.
Fraud alert issued
Washington County authorities released the following fraud alert Wednesday morning:
Many Florida residents are receiving a call from a con artist attempting to get their checking account numbers. The individual claims to be working with all of our area banks to change all checking account numbers nationwide.
FEMA eases hurricane shelter rules for Florida
WASHINGTON - Federal emergency management officials are assuring that Florida will get a break on tougher rules requiring hurricane shelters to be tornado-proof, three Florida members of Congress say.
Sen. Webb’s GI Bill Moving Forward
WASHINGTON-Promising to “leave no veteran behind,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she hopes the House will take up a new GI bill “in the next couple of weeks.”
Chipola coach charged with DUI won’t lose contract
Chipola College officials don’t plan to change the contractual status of the school’s head basketball coach after he was arrested for DUI Tuesday.
Jackson County horse positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Jackson County Health Department received positive laboratory results from a horse located East of Alford in Jackson County, according to officials at JCHD.
Woman enlists attorney in wake of accused Calhoun officer’s firing, arrest
An attorney is now advising the woman who appeared in a videotape which had a role in the firing and subsequent arrest of former Calhoun County correctional officer William “Billy” Strawn.
April 29, 2008
Fire destroys century-old home, heirlooms
A century-old home in Sneads was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
‘Ray of hope’ turns into cloud
The 2004 hurricanes downed trees, tore holes in the roof of the Gables’ mobile home, and rotted flooring and walls. They applied to FEMA for help and got $21,000 in grants. Later, FEMA decided it wanted about a third of the money back.
Incident at Golson Elementary involved family members; no arrests
A physical altercation at Golson Elementary School Monday was apparently a family affair.
