Altha News

Two men were arrested on Wednesday just a few streets down from the house they allegedly burglarized twice in one week.

Gary Chew is an athlete of few words. Ask him what he would say to youngsters considering boys' weightlifting at Altha High, and the Tallahassee Democrat 2008 All-Big Bend Weightlifter of the Year responds: 'It ...

People are still reacting to yesterday's surprise move by the Calhoun County School Board to scrap a three-year-old high school consolidation plan.

There's still no decision on where the new Calhoun County High School will be built. via WMBB-TV Panama City

An Altha man is in jail accused of neglecting a number of animals, including horses. via WJHG-TV Panama City

“Officer Strawn participated in this negotiation and may have initiated it; however, it was ended when family members interrupted.”

Two Calhoun County homes were heavily damaged by fire late Wednesday night, including a trailer on Northwest Willow Bend Road in Altha where Lisa Vaughn lived until recently. via Jackson County Floridan

“Officer Strawn participated in this negotiation and may have initiated it; however, it was ended when family members interrupted.”

An attorney is now advising the woman who appeared in a videotape which had a role in the firing and subsequent arrest of former Calhoun County correctional officer William "Billy" Strawn. via Jackson County Floridan

“Officer Strawn participated in this negotiation and may have initiated it, however, it was ended when family members interrupted.”

Calhoun County Sheriff David Tatum said it could take several days or weeks to interview all the former or current female inmates that had contact with former correctional officer William "Billy" Strawn. via WMBB-TV Panama City

“Officer Strawn participated in this negotiation and may have initiated it, however, it was ended when family members interrupted.”

A Calhoun County correctional officer was fired from his post and jailed Friday evening on charges of bribery and solicitation of prostitution. via WMBB-TV Panama City

A Correctional Officer from the Calhoun County Jail in Blountstown, who negotiated sexual favors from a woman for privileges for her husband who was in jail, has been fired just moments after the alleged ... via WJHG-TV Panama City

“My first goal is to win a state championship rather than break the record”

For Altha High School, this is it: state championships and weightlifting. Gary Chew, a senior, knows this as well as anybody. via Tallahassee.com

“It is crucial for this hospital to remain open.”

Calhoun and Liberty counties have requested $10.5 million from the state to pay for five projects. via Tallahassee.com

A flood's fury knows no boundries and that's never been more true than Friday. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was surprised to receive several phone calls about a floating casket. via WMBB-TV Panama City

An accident involving a 2007 Toyota Avalon and a semi truck had southbound traffic on U.S. 431 backed up Wednesday night. via Eufaula Tribune

One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Calhoun County. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened around 2:30 on highway 286, about a mile east of Ocheesy Landing in Altha. via WMBB-TV Panama City

Calhoun residents will soon see additional fees when they buy something in the county. via WMBB-TV Panama City

“If he's not accessible to employees, voters and citizens, then I feel like a change needs to be made”

A Leon County Sheriff's Office worker has filed to run against his boss, Sheriff Larry Campbell. via Tallahassee Democrat

Plans are taking shape for a new high school in Calhoun County. In October, the Calhoun County School Board voted to consolidate Blountstown and Altha High Schools. via WMBB-TV Panama City

Mr & Mrs James E Maige Jr of Tallahassee and Mr & Mrs Dale Carlton of Crawfordville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Lynn to Alvin Jefferson 'AJ' Sellars, son of Mr & Mrs Gregg A ... via Tallahassee.com