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By Cindy Jo Ayers The sound of cannons roared on Saturday and Sunday at Otter Springs Park. Civil War Reenactors representing both the North and South gathered for battle skirmishes under the Black Jack Oaks at the park. Foot soldiers, cavalry men and artillery all took to the field for the battle. Soldiers’ wives could be seen watching the battle, ... Full Story »

The Lady Tiger’s 2021 Softball Team received their 2021 State Championship Rings between the varsity girls and varsity boys basketball games on Friday evening, January 7, 2021. Coach Todd Bryant presented each girl with a custom designed ring while Basketball Coach Bryant Frye read a script that outlined this teams accomplishments during the past two years. Two groups of softball ... Full Story »

By John Ayers The Town of Bell approved a donation of $249,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding that was received by the Town of Bell in 2021. The Bell Town Council approved a first draw of these funds, $124,500 to Gilchrist County from a motion by Councilman Michael Moore to approve giving these funds to Gilchrist County. Councilman Chris ... Full Story »