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West Jackson Retired Educators honors local teachers posthumously
The weather was perfect Tuesday, October 24th for the West Jackson Retired Educators annual picnic at the Graceville Park. Fried...
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Nov 12, 20231 min read


Tiny Treasures Boutique ready to serve the families of Graceville
A new children’s clothing boutique has opened its doors in Graceville and is bringing new options to shoppers wanting to stay local. Tiny...
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Nov 12, 20232 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday - REA Board
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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Nov 7, 20233 min read


Lamar Sorey named finalist in “Elite 11” Armed Forces Merit Award
Graceville High School alumnus and current University of Florida staff member Lamar Sorey, is one of this year's "Elite 11" finalists for...
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Nov 7, 20231 min read


Graceville Woman’s Club holds Breast Cancer Awareness Tea
The Graceville Woman’s Club held a Breast Cancer Awareness Tea on Thursday, October 26 at First Assembly of God in Graceville. The event...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday - Mr. A.A. Hodges
In 1942 Mr. A.A. Hodges sold the residence where his older children grew up. He spontaneously called Mrs. L.M. Keen in Monticello, the...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read


October City Commission meeting held with grant updates
Graceville City Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 10 at 6 PM in the commission chambers. Following the...
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Oct 22, 20236 min read


Social Security benefits to increase in 2024
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read


Dynomite Boxing teaches self-defense and confidence
Pedro Martinez started fighting at a very young age as a victim of bullying from kindergarten to second grade while attending school in...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read


Historical Williams Family Reunion celebrates 120 years
On Saturday, October 7, 2023 the Williams Family held its 120th Annual Reunion at the Galilee United Methodist Church, located in...
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Oct 17, 20236 min read


Esto business receives President’s Award for Quality and Leadership Excellence
In recognition of its commitment to quality and leadership excellence in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, P...
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Oct 17, 20232 min read


Register for this year’s Harvest Festival Parade
The Graceville Harvest Festival is less than 3 weeks away and businesses, citizens, and committee members are all gearing up for a...
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Oct 6, 20231 min read


Officer Shelley retires after 23 years of service to GPD
Officer Kenneth Shelley officially retired from the Graceville Police Department on September 1, 2023, after twenty-three years of...
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Oct 6, 20233 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday - A.A. Hodges
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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Sep 29, 20233 min read


Graceville’s First DG Market opens its doors
Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 5462 Brown St in Graceville is now open! The new DG Market store format...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


Whirling Drone gives all a view from above
AJ Mattox has started a new and exciting company called Whirling Drone. It is a photography and videography business that takes aerial...
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Sep 29, 20234 min read


Taylor recognized for 40 years of service
The Town of Campbellton’s Councilman Danny Taylor was recently recognized by the Florida League for 40 years of elected municipal...
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Sep 22, 20232 min read


GAL Choral Festival deemed a great success
The Graceville Arts League hosted a night of singing with the GAL Choral Festival. It was held at First Baptist Church in Graceville on...
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Sep 22, 20232 min read


Recollections: Legends of Yesterday - J.M. Heisler
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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Sep 17, 20233 min read


Jacob City Day Annual Celebration next weekend
The Jacob City Day Annual Celebration will be held next weekend with the two-day event packed with fun. The weekend will kick off that...
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Sep 17, 20231 min read
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