Eastpoint News Archives

“We hope you will get involved and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help our community with this perpetual problem”

The Franklin County Humane Society as the lead agency with the newly formed Franklin County Feral Cat Alliance is a recipient of a $9,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to begin a trap/neuter/release program for ... via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“Those people - teachers, aides, office workers, custodians and lunchroom workers - all majorly impacted my life and I thank them all for the special memories, memories I will cherish forever.”

Teachers shape their students' lives for the better by looking past the surface to develop the potential that lies underneath. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

There will be a community Easter Sunrise service held Sunday, March 23 at Marion Millender's Park, just off Patton Drive in Eastpoint. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“Ridding illegal drugs and their destructive effects from our community is a top priority for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and hopefully this bust will send the message that the sheriff's office has a zero-tolerance policy for drug activity”

A countywide roundup of drug suspects last week netted 14 arrests, as the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, participated in "Operation Byrne Drugs," an ... via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

The Franklin County School Advisory Council will meet at the Central School campus in Eastpoint on Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“He has generously purchased supplies (straps, security, etc.) for the Harley Davidson. Whenever Franklin County staff asks his assistance, he is always ready to help do whatever is asked of him.”

Patricia and Bobby Carroll, of Eastpoint, have been honored by the Capital Area Community Action Agency for their services. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

A Franklin County man is in jail accused of operating a mobile meth lab. Members of the Franklin County sheriff's office narcotics unit arrested Shawn McPhearson Tuesday, just off Jefferson Street in Eastpoint. via WJHG-TV Panama City

Thursday, Mar. 6 Story Adventures with Miss Dany at the Eastpoint Library 4 p.m. For information call 670-4423. Wandering Star Quilting Club. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“I kind of felt that I found my niche”

Laura King: Central Campus Fourth grade teacher Laura King was chosen as Central Campus Teacher of the Year for 2008. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

The Florida Department of Transportation reports that lane closures will continue on US 98 between Eastpoint and Carrabelle in Franklin County. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“I have had numbers of calls of support, from the whole community, that don't believe that I'm guilty of anything, which I'm not”

Bonnie Segree, a longtime community activist in Eastpoint, pleaded not guilty to federal charges last week that she took part in a scheme to steal from a federal education grant while directing the county's ... via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“On behalf of the Girls and Boys Club of Franklin County, I'm just grateful for what ya'll do”

Last November, the Port St. Joe Lions Club decided to revamp its annual fundraiser, the Gulf-Franklin Sportsman's Banquet. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“A trash oyster will not sell like a quality oyster will. They're more likely to pay a premium price for a premium product.”

A 10 percent drop in the dockside price paid for a bag of Apalachicola Bay oysters prompted a packed house full of outrage last week. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle