How to Tell If You’re Taking Too Much Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s important for literally hundreds of bodily functions including muscle function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation. About half of Americans don’t get enough magnesium from food and beverages alone, so supplements could be helpful to fill in the gaps of your magnesium intake. However, supplements often come in… Read More »

2024 School District, College and University Spring Break Schedule

Spring Break is upon us, and here is a schedule of schools, school districts, colleges and universities which will descend upon the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches’ over the next several weeks. March 1st – 10th Pace Academy Ball State University Auburn University Baylor University Samford University Lovett School University of Georgia Mercer University University of… Read More »

March 16 is National Corndog Day

National Corndog Day was inaugurated in 1992 in Corvallis, Oregon by Brady Sahnow and Henry Otley. The first celebration was informal and involved only corndogs and basketball. In subsequent years, National Corndog day was expanded to include tater tots and beer and gradually spread to other cities. The celebration currently is sponsored by Foster Farms, a Livingston, California-based poultry… Read More »

National Weather Service Advises of Extreme Weather Risk on March 15, 2024

A Slight Risk (2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is expected for this evening into the overnight hours. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) extends for areas east of the Chattahoochee/Apalachicola river basins to the Valdosta/Tallahassee line. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect through 7pm CDT for counties included in the Slight Risk. Overview: An ongoing MCS currently over Central… Read More »

Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Large Group of Drug Offenders in Criminal Roundup on March 15, 2024

Sheriff Kevin Crews conducted a press conference yesterday regarding a large drug round up investigation here in Washington County. Below is Sheriff Crews comments during the press conference. I want to begin by recognizing our law enforcement partners that assisted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office throughout this investigation. Chipley Police Department States Attorney’s Office 14th… Read More »

Northwest Florida Reception Center in Chipley, Florida Takes Second Place in Regional K9 Tracking Event

K9 tracking teams from 14 Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions gathered from across the panhandle to exhibit their superior tracking abilities in Bristol, Florida. The training included various day and night events focused on tracking human scent, conditioning for rough terrain, and distance progression for K9 tracking teams. The rigorous training of officers… Read More »