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Artwork by Christon Anderson for The Work of Our Hands exhibition

Healing Through Creation: Center for the Arts Opens 2026 With The...

December 17, 2025

PANAMA CITY, FL – After the excitement of the holiday season, Bay Arts Alliance begins the new year with two brand new exhibitions, The Art of...

Tufted Titmouse, photo by Michele Black/Great Backyard Bird Count

Are You A Birder Or Wanna’ Be A Birder?

December 7, 2025

BAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Audubon Society (BCAS) needs additional birders (or beginners) for several locations in their count circle (Circle...

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Ask Anne – Unappreciated Granny

December 1, 2025

Question: “It’s almost the holidays, and I’ve sent gifts to my three grandchildren in the past but have never received a thank-you note....

Ask Anne - Seeking Security

November 1, 2025

Question: "I’m getting remarried after a divorce. I’m thinking a prenuptial agreement might be a good idea. How do I ask for one?" ...

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The Faith Of Our Fathers At The First Thanksgiving

November 1, 2025

When the Puritans said, “Trust God but keep your powder dry” they were putting first things first.One American religious-political tradition dates...

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Ask Anne - Feeling Self-sufficient

October 1, 2025

Question: This may sound like a stupid question, but I have a hard time asking people for help. Is that normal? ...

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Ask Anne - Navigating Friendship Fallout

August 23, 2025

ASK ANNE:Question: I’m caught. I was having dinner with two good friends when the discussion got heated, and they had a falling out. One stormed...

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August 23, 2025

A little fisherman stood by the edge of a lake. He was small in stature because he was only 6 years old. He had a cane pole, three times as long...

Todd Boling, VFW Post 8205 Commander and Lt. Col (ret). Janet Pattison, Keynote Speaker

Honoring Those Who Paid A Steep Price For A Purple Heart

August 14, 2025

PANAMA CITY, FL – The Purple Heart Medal is a powerful symbol, one of the most revered military honors in the United States. This decoration,...

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Ask Anne - Assisted Living Facility

Question: As I write this, I’m selling most everything and moving into an Assisted Living Facility. Family thinks I should be happy and grateful,...

My son and I in uniform. He joined the Army 3 months after I left for training: PFC Oakland Johnson, CPT Kesia Blenn at Ft. Benning, GA at his Graduation

A Sense Of Duty: Where The Army And Parks And Recreation Intersect

PANAMA CITY, FL - There have been many times I've questioned my career choices - I get bored easily! I've been a waitress (loved it) and a postal...

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Drop Off Your Worn U.S. Flags At Panama City City Hall’s New...

PANAMA CITY, FL. — A Worn U.S. Flag Drop Box was installed and unveiled on Monday, July 7, 2025, at City Hall, 501 Harrison Avenue. This Drop Box...

CMSgt Michael Lozon was in college when his draft number came up as 7, so he chose to enlist in the Air Force, on delayed entry, entering in...

Fortuitous Decision

Gregg Pennington was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. His Dad was a sharecropper, farming 80 acres. After several years of...

USAF Retired SMSgt Kevin Kellett was born and raised in New Jersey. He enlisted in the Air Force in October 1968, completing basic training at...

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