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Investigation into inmate’s accusations inconclusive; Calhoun County booking officer turns in resignation

February 3, 2012
Investigation into inmate’s accusations inconclusive; Calhoun County booking officer turns in resignation

by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A booking officer with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office accused of inappropriate behavior by a female inmate will not be facing charges after a seven week internal investigation resulted in an inconclusive finding. Melissa Ann Terry, 34, was taken to the Calhoun County Jail to be booked in on methamphetamine charges following her Dec. 2 arrest. She remained at the jail for more than seven hours before being transported to the Liberty County Jail’s women’s dorm, which houses female inmates for Calhoun County. Three days later, Terry notified Liberty County Jail Correctional Officer Jenny...

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Blountstown native fulfills a dream and open bed & breakfast in Italy

January 27, 2012
Blountstown native fulfills a dream and open bed & breakfast in Italy

by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A couple of years ago, Rusty Wyrick said goodbye to his 25 year career as a computer programmer and consultant to fulfill a longtime dream of moving to Italy where he now owns and operates a bed and breakfast in the medieval village of Ghivizzano in Northern Tuscany. His discovery of the country that would one day become his adopted home came about due to a missed deadline. Following his 1981 graduation from Blountstown High School, Rusty continued his education at FSU where he applied for the college’s study abroad program in 1984. He...

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Christmas Ornaments 6

December 18, 2011
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December 18, 2011
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Mary Beth & Babe

December 9, 2011
Mary Beth & Babe

Mary Beth Williams began taking horseback riding lessons about five years ago. After learning the basics, she began training to barrel race. She begged her parents for a horse of her own and they finally found Babe. Babe is an eight-year- old paint mare and is a perfect fit for Mary Beth. They practice together during the week and compete in barrel racing on the weekends. Mary Beth feeds and waters Babe along with her other three horses, Tater, Thunder and Duchess. She takes care of all the barn duties with some help from her parents and grandfather. There’s...

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From the hunting trail to their wedding day, cocker spaniel is a big part of couple’s life

December 2, 2011
From the hunting trail to their wedding day, cocker spaniel is a big part of couple’s life

A pair of LCHS 2007 graduates who now live in Niceville are including the smallest member of the household in their upcoming wedding plans. Candice Holley and Nic Gregg will tie the knot on April 14, 2012 in Destin and when they do, three-year-old Cabella will be there with them. The blond cocker spaniel will walk down the aisle after the flower girl and ring bearer. The only worry? Water. The wedding venue will be near the water so they will have to keep a tight rein on Cabella, who loves nothing more than a good long swim. Candice...

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