National K9 Veterans Day, March 13, is a day set aside to honor commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. It was on March 13, 1942, that the Army began training for its new War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps,” according to American Humane, marking the first time that… Read More »
Steel your resolve. Dieters, beware! There are Girl Scouts everywhere, and they’re all trying to sell you kryptonite … aka, their most delicious cookies. Whether your favorite flavor is minty Thin Mints or gooey Tagalongs, we can all agree that Girl Scout cookies make the world go round. They’re so good, they deserve a holiday.… Read More »
Watermelon planting season is just around the corner. Calling all watermelon producers, commercial growers to gardeners to prepare for the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. The festival and the contest have been summer-time staples in the Central Panhandle for decades. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills as a grower… Read More »
When confronted with the legend of Johnny Appleseed, most people are surprised to discover that this American legend was a living, breathing, historical human being! It’s true. Far from being simply the stuff of folklore and folk tales, Appleseed (real name: John Chapman) was an American nurseryman who introduced apple trees to the Midwest, including… Read More »
On Friday, March 8, around 2 p.m., a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was monitoring traffic at the median of 1-10 near mile marker 151 when he saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on the outside shoulder of the westbound lane of I-10. The vehicle was crossing over the lanes of… Read More »
Did you neglect to set your clocks ahead an hour? If so, you’re late and you’re welcome.
On March 7, 2024, Bebe Ellis joined her heavenly Father, her creator, and her work wascomplete. As an artist, Bebe approached life with an eye for detail and the ability to see thebeauty in the world around her. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love of family, and passionfor her community. Bertha “Bebe” Rachel… Read More »
When it comes to home safety, few things are as important as functioning smoke alarms. These simple devices can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a fire. However, in order for smoke alarms to do their job effectively, they must have working batteries. Imagine being woken up by the shrill… Read More »
Part 2- Kyler Bryant of Chipley, Florida High School celebrated a signing ceremony with Calhoun Community College Basketball on Friday, March 8, 2024, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Cameron Taylor.
Sex determination at birth is decided on the chromosomes the baby has. A female has two X chromosomes, whereas a male has one X and one Y chromosome. According to Medline Plus, in every cell, humans possess 23 pairs of chromosomes, among which the sex chromosomes constitute one pair. The X chromosome, comprising roughly 155 million… Read More »
They say that ‘Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen’. This is true because many want the glamor of a job, but do not wish to do the work associated with that job. Through several student program completions and graduations, there are currently several seats now available in the Digital Video Technology and Television Production… Read More »
A traffic crash on State Rd. 77 near Crystal Lake Drive has temporarily shutdown both lanes of traffic. Please choose an alternate route.
Daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect in March every year. DST is an annual period that sees the time move forward by an hour. Then later in November, the clocks go back by an hour when the DST period ends. DST begins at 2 a.m. local time on the second Sunday in March, which sees… Read More »
Joan Frizzell Smith, age 91, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 4, 2024, at her home. She was born March 1, 1933, in Taylorsville, Maryland to the late Harry Frizzell and Helen Harn Frizzell. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, H. Selby Smith, six sisters, Eloise… Read More »
Meatballs are probably a gift from the heavens—there are early recipes for meatballs are found in ancient Chinese, Arabic and Roman texts—and every culture seems to have their own version! Beef, pork, and veal are most popular, but they can be made with chicken, fish or even vegan. Let’s all rejoice on March 9 in… Read More »