Stand-down order snares Good Samaritan
A series of decisions by Gulf County officials, in the wake of a state report critical of a water rescue attempt in August that took the life of a St. George Island first responder, have prompted the …
Bed tax money pitched to combat flooding
TALLAHASSEE — Despite opposition from the tourism industry, a House committee Monday moved forward with a proposal that would allow counties to spend so-called “bed” tax money on …
What Southern Folks Eat: On strawberries, happiness, and books
“Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did.” – Dr. William Butler, 17th century English writer
"Children are made readers on the laps of their …
Choir to present Good Friday cantata
The First United Methodist Church of Port St Joe’s Performing Art Ensemble, and members of the Bay Area Choral Society are preparing to perform The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore …
Swimming with Goliath
Wewahitchka seventh grader Daniel Blakely slew Goliath two Sundays ago.
Well, not the actual giant, but it was a large goliath grouper.
On Sunday, March 14, Daniel and his dad Billy Blakely, …
Suspension looms for inmate work crews
The warden from Gulf Correctional Institution was the bearer of bad news Tuesday morning to the board of county commissioners.
William “Scott” Payne said the county should prepare for …
County lands boys weightlifting state championship
The last weekend of April is going to be a big lift for Gulf County, both literally and figuratively.
In a joint arrangement between Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe high schools announced last …
Appeals court rejects tractor exemption claim
If you don’t have a driver’s license and are riding a tractor on the roadway, you better make sure it’s just to or from working the fields.
Otherwise, you are liable to be …
Hunker Down: Wife steals neighbor’s cat
The very first newspaper story I wrote was about a cat; that was back in March of 1984. The skinny, hungry-looking feline actually showed up on our back steps in 1976. I told Cathy right off not to …
What Southern Folks Eat: Beach Grocery and sundaes for warm days
Grocery stores fill an important role in a small town, as most of us can attest. They help us get dinner on the table quickly, or save breakfast when we’ve run out of milk and the kids want …