What Southern Folks Eat: In defense of Charlie Brown Christmas trees
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.” – Linus van Pelt
The holidays that occur in December – Christmas, …
Sheriff’s Toy Drive posts record year
The Sheriff’s Toy Drive exceeded all expectations this year with gifts for over 250 children in need in Gulf County. Every child’s Wish List was met and given to their parents to play …
County readies for vaccine distribution
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is in line to be among 173 Florida hospitals that will soon receive doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, but it is not certain when they will become available.
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Hunker Down: From presents to presence
I remember the Roy Rogers’ gun and holster set like it was yesterday. One Christmas it was a Lionel train. ‘Course, I had to share that with two brothers. It was way too expensive to go …
Hunker Down: Big Brother ain’t the only one listening
We’ve talked Alexa before. I don’t know how it works. Jesse gave it to me for Father’s Day. It’s some kind of highfalutin technical device that can speak, answer questions and …
PSJ girl hoopsters keep winning
The Lady Tiger Sharks traveled to Bristol on Tuesday, Dec. 8 to take on the Lady Bulldogs of Liberty County, which was breaking in their brand-new gym, part of their newly built school.
Port St. …
What Southern Folks Eat: The year it snowed by the bay
Each winter I am reminded of the special year that it snowed in Gulf County when I was a fourth grader at Highland View Elementary School. It was so exciting for the children and the teachers alike …
Joy to the coast
Saturday evening's Christmas on the Coast parade through Port St. Joe was a breathtaking night of festivity. For complete results, see page B1.
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What Southern Folks Eat: Keeping it simple this Christmas
Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, and this year it may look somewhat different for many of us. We have been through a lot due to the pandemic, so this year many of us are really latching on …
A lighthouse rebuilt, in miniature
Some people like to behold wonderful things from afar, appreciating them from a distance.
Others like to grab hold of what they’re seeing, study the details, and then make one for …