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Recollections: The Graceville I knew... and how we spent our free time
We seem to find plenty to do during our growing up days in Graceville. After school, it was a treat to go by the Service Drug Store or...
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Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Coach Leroy Barkley officially retires from Graceville School
Graceville School’s Coach Leroy Barkley has officially retired after 13 years with the Jackson County School District. A graduate of...
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May 31, 20242 min read
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Los Amigos closes doors Friday, May 31 with owner retiring
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Graceville announced earlier this month it would be closing as owner Bobbie Spivey prepares for...
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May 31, 20241 min read
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Graceville resident Jon Thomas recognized as recipient of Florida Law Enforcement Award
Graceville resident Jon Thomas was honored at the end of last month on Friday, April 26 as one of the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2023...
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May 20, 20242 min read
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Jackson Farms honored as This Farm CARES recipient
A Graceville family was recently recognized by the Holmes County Farm Bureau. Jackson Farms, owned by Lance and Briana Jackson, earned...
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May 20, 20242 min read
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Recollections:  Legends of Yesterday - Tom B. Crutchfield
ÂÂThis is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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May 13, 20244 min read
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Rex Lumber’s Graceville Mill Achieves 1,000 Days No Lost Time
On Monday, April 29, Rex Lumber in Graceville celebrated 1,000 Days of No Lost Time at its Graceville Mill. This is only the second time...
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May 13, 20242 min read
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Seniors SayGoodbye To Poplar Springs Baseball And Softball
The Poplar Springs Atomics baseball and softball programs both have two seniors graduating this year and playing their hearts out in...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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Four Lady Tigers Say Goodbye To Graceville Softball As Graduation Nears
Graceville High School celebrated its senior softball players on Thursday, April 18 with a special pre-game ceremony. The team will lose...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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Three Graceville Seniors Lead Graceville Baseball in 2024
Graceville High School celebrated its senior baseball players last month with a special pre-game ceremony. The team will lose three...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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West Florida Electric Holds 87th Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day
West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) held its Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 27. Attendees were greeted by...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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70th Anniversary of FREA Celebrated by West Jackson Retired Educators
Retired educators entered a festive room at Los Amigos filled with balloons, adorable poppers filled with candy, and a beautiful 70th...
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May 3, 20241 min read
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Laurence Pender announces candidacy for Jackson County School Board
My name is Laurence Pender and as a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, I would appreciate your vote...
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Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Recollections:  Legends of Yesterday - Dr. Clifton L. Hart
ÂÂThis is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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Apr 22, 20244 min read
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Town of Esto is registering vendors for this 2024 Two Toed Tom Festival
The Town of Esto is on the lookout for outstanding food and craft vendors to join us for a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Recollections:  Legends of Yesterday - Bill Henley Continued
ÂÂThis is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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Apr 15, 20244 min read
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Florida Panhandle Vocational School Informs Retired Educators
Speakers Larry Moore and Bryan Lee from the Florida Panhandle Vocational Technical College (FPVTC) spoke to the West Jackson Retired...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Local residents look up to the sky for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
All across the nation citizens placed special glasses over their eyes and looked to the sky on Monday, April 8. A total solar eclipse...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read
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West Florida Electric Co-op announces 2024 Youth Tour participants and winners
Congratulations to this year’s West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) 2024 Youth Tour winners. Joseph Smith, a junior at Sneads High...
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Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Recollections: Legends of Yesterday - Bill Henley
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Apr 5, 20244 min read
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