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The Graceville Police Department partners with resident to launch “Respond with Care” initiative
Chief Jason Barley and the Graceville Police Department are launching a new initiative to aid in critical care and emergency situations....
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Aug 21, 20232 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday
This is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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Aug 14, 20234 min read


Graceville School Admin Writes Letter To Community About New School Year
Dear Graceville Tiger Families, Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year! We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to school....
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Aug 14, 20232 min read


Poplar Springs HS Holds Title 1 Night Announces Plans To Offer New Sports
Poplar Springs Title One Family Night of the first nine weeks of the school year was held on Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 PM. Principal...
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Aug 14, 20236 min read


Graceville Arts League Holds Annual Recognition Dinner
The Graceville Arts League (GAL) held its annual Awards Night Program on Thursday, August 3 at Graceville’s Los Amigos. Dr. Buford Cox...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read


From Our Files: Graceville Historical Society Holds Initial Meeting
In the September 7, 2000 edition of The Graceville News, a special on the beginning of the Graceville Historical Society entitled,...
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Aug 4, 20232 min read


Rex Lumber Company attempts to beat the heat by keeping its employees cool
The sweltering heat this summer season has taken its toll, not only on Florida beaches, but also on quintessential trade industries that...
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Aug 4, 20232 min read


Graceville Cheer makes noise in Georgia
Graceville Tigers Cheerleaders recently attended the UCA Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, Georgia. The school posted on its Facebook...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


Poplar Springs alumnus competes in National Pageant
Graceville native, Natalie Holton has recently achieved note-worthy status in the pageant community. With family ties to Graceville that...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


The Graceville I knew... and the food our mamas cooked
Memories of my childhood growing up in Graceville have been racing through my mind lately. The main fuel for heating and cooking in our...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


Today’s Life with the Hellfighters: Don’t Blame Me
LIFE? Wow! That’s a big subject. But we all enjoy talking about things that are going on or has already gone on in our lives. I’m...
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Jul 28, 20233 min read


Graceville Lions Club Hosts Lions 35L District Governor Anthony "Tony" Esposito
The Lion’s Club appointed officers during their club meeting held at the Circle Grill on the evening of Tuesday, July 18. Guest speaker,...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read


Save the Date: Celebrating Art and Community at Graceville Art League Event
The Graceville Art League (GAL) is proud to announce an exciting event that promises to be an evening of celebration and appreciation for...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


Graceville resident shows off record-making chicken egg
Many have heard the saying “That’s quite a pig” from the cherished children’s tale Charlotte’s Web. The news team at The Graceville News...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday
This is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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Jul 23, 20233 min read


City Account Organization, Budget And Audit Main Topics During July Meeting
The Graceville City Commissioners convened for the regular monthly city meeting on the evening of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the city...
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Jul 23, 20236 min read


Campbellton Men's Club Plans Back To School Giveaway Event
The Campbellton Men’s Club invites everyone in the community to join them for their annual back-to-school giveaway event. The...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read


Local Business Continues To Grow During Uncertain Economy
Cut-N-Dye Salon is one of the businesses in Graceville that has relocated recently. Owner Marie Rustin recently moved the establishment...
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Jul 23, 20232 min read


Today’s Life With The Hellfighters
The Power of Words by Richard Burke, President, Chipley Hellfighters What I write about today is something that is very common in today’s...
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Jul 13, 20233 min read


The Graceville I Knew... And The Mamas Who Raised Us
I grew up in what you might call a blended family. The hard times of the Great Depression made for some special arrangements for families...
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Jul 13, 20232 min read
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