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Air Force band performs in Lynn Haven as part of America’s 250th birthday tour
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (166+ words) LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Music Association hosted its "Music, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie" event at the Atlantis Center, featuring a performance from the United States Air Force Band of the West's Reed Quintet. The concert…...
Bay District Schools opens first turf field in Bay County at Rutherford High School
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (226+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay District Schools cut the ribbon Friday on the first turf field in Bay County, located at the Vera Champlain Sports Complex at Rutherford High School. Students, school leaders, and community members gathered for the…...
North Bay Haven hires Jack Glover as next head football coach
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (48+ words) North Bay Haven hires Jack Glover as next head football coach'WJHG North Bay Haven hires Jack Glover as next head football coach Bozeman downs Arnold in dominate victory on the diamond Bozeman hires Sean Maddox as next head football coach…...
Walton High School teacher arrested on charges of inappropriate behavior with student
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (211+ words) WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -UPDATE: Walton High School Principal Brianna Leavins released a statement on Facebook following the arrest of Michael Lewis Jones. "These situations have impacted our entire community, including our staff, who are equally heartbroken and committed…...
Southport sports complex set to open
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (157+ words) Southport sports complex set to open'WJHG BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore stopped by the NewsChannel 7 studio Friday to talk about the grand opening of the new Southport Recreational Complex and what it means for local…...
Man sentenced for impregnating 12-year-old girl
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (190+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say a man will serve decades in prison for raping a child, which resulted in the victim's pregnancy. Judge Lori Olender sentenced Isaiah Monroe to serve at least 22 years in prison for…...
New floating ER unveiled at Harbor Station in Destin, FL
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (63+ words) New floating ER unveiled at Harbor Station in Destin, FL'WJHG New floating ER unveiled at Harbor Station in Destin, FL Death by Chocolate returns for 25th year in Panama City Beach Panhandle lawmakers, residents react to Northwest Florida's role in Operation…...
Markwayne Mullin readies for the DHS spotlight
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (135+ words) Markwayne Mullin readies for the DHS spotlight'WJHG WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Trump has announced he wants Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, with a target confirmation date of March 31. Mullin's appointment…...
“He lit up every room”: Community rallies to support Blake Vaughan’s family
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (501+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bay County community is coming together to support a local mother after the heartbreaking loss of her 17-year-old son. Blake Vaughan, a junior at Bay High School, passed away on February 12 " just two weeks…...
North Bay Haven hires Jack Glover as new football coach
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (188+ words) North Bay Haven hires Jack Glover as new football coach'WJHG PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The North Bay Haven Buccaneers have announced the hiring of Jack Glover to be their next head football coach. Glover, formerly the head coach at…...