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Franklin County, Florida · Franklin CountyAt the annual meeting of the Florida Republican Party last month, Franklin County Republicans received a cash award of $4,000 for having the second highest turnout for the November general election, 94.3 percent, in the rural counties, second only to Jefferson. Pictured from left are State Committeeman Rick Watson, Franklin County Chairman Kristy Banks, Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power. Franklin County resident Julie Boisse…See the Story
County Republicans win award for turnout
Franklin County, Florida · Franklin CountyLady Seahawk sophomore Sa’riyah McNair tries to get around a host of Lady Tiger Sharks. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]Lady Seahawk junior Thamia Thomas takes a shot against Lady Tiger Shark sophomore Anna Vanheerdan. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ] If you didn’t stay for the second half, you would have thought Saturday night’s district championship in Eastpoint would have gone the other way. The Port St. Joe Lady Tiger Sharks led more of the …See the Story
Franklin County downs St. Joe for district title
Eastpoint · EastpointAt age 77, Eastpoint’s Jackie Sukkau is on limited income and her knees are not as strong as they once were. She recently bought a new trailer that is twice as high off the ground as her old one, and getting in and out is a challenge. “The other trailer had three steps, this one has six,” she said. “I keep falling and I’m trying to keep from breaking my neck.” Enter the crew from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Two weeks ago, Lts. Wesley C…See the Story
Law enforcement ramping up in Franklin County
Valentine's Day · ApalachicolaHave you thought about how you will surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Once again Ken Schroeder is bringing his acclaimed barbershop quartet, 4 Oysters in Search of a Pearl, to Apalachicola and surrounding area to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. Renowned for their light-hearted repertoire and close harmonies, the quartet will sing individual Valentine serenades for sweethearts at a location anywhere in Apalachicola, Eastpoint, …See the Story
Barbershop quartet returns for Valentine’s Day
Apalachicola · ApalachicolaBeautiful Bobby Blackmon showcases his electric mix of soul, gospel, Southern, delta, Memphis, and Chicago blues, along with rhythm and blues and rock-and-roll staples this Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Holy Family Senior Center in Apalachicola. Beautiful Bobby has opened for BB King and Buddy Guy, and backed Lou Rawls, Z Z. Hill, Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Jimmy Reed, Johnny Taylor and others. His vivacious performance and mastery of the gui…See the Story
Blackmon to perform Saturday at Holy Family
Apalachicola · ApalachicolaDr. Dreamal Worthen was presented a Lifetime Award at Apalachicola’s King Day event. | Julian Kulick | Big Camera ] During a week that started out cold, there were plenty of warm hearts in celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In Apalachicola, organizer Dolores Croom and her committee moved the event to Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 so as not to conflict with the inauguration at noon on Monday. During the program at the Fort Coombs…See the Story
Warmth marks Dr. King holiday
Apalachicola · ApalachicolaLocal favorite artist and musician Jenny Odom will open the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library’s Winter Music and Art Series on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Odom, who has worked as an independent artist for over 20 years, previously owned and operated Iggyart at Bowery Station, and subsequently JOBA until its closing in 2021, both in Apalachicola. She began publicly performing music in 2015 and was a member of Hot Mess, playing zydeco/Cajun…See the Story
Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library
Carrabelle · CarrabelleThe Carrabelle History Museum will present a program “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People” on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), in Carrabelle. This free program will feature Barbara Clark, a regional director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will dive into the fascinating relationship between people and plants in Florida, and how it has shaped cult…See the Story
