Pork Lion and Rib Sale today and Saturday
Madrid United Methodist Church are Smoking Pork Loins and Ribs to day. And Saturday . They are on the Corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605. Sitting next to the Boiled Peanuts Stand
11:35 AM Panama City Beach Police Add Patrols as Thunder Beach Rally Revs Up
PANAMA CITY BEACH: Thousands of motorcycles are rolling onto local roads, and Panama City Beach police are ready for them. Thunder Beach, the city’s fall motorcycle rally, kicked off yesterday and runs through Sunday, October 25th, bringing extra officers out to keep the streets safe.
Many Wiregrass residents take part in the festivities, while others just come out to appreciate the bikes and enjoy the event.
Police are cracking down on the kind of behavior that turns a fun ride into a dangerous one: excessive acceleration, burnouts and reckless driving.
The PCBPD Special Operations Division says drivers and riders each have a part to play, urging drivers to look twice and check their mirrors a couple of times before changing lanes or making turns, since motorcycles are very hard to spot in blind spots.
Riders got a message too. They received the reminder to be patient, noting that it’s easy to want to zip around traffic but not worth the risk.
Expect the heaviest traffic near the rally’s biggest gathering spots, Frank Brown Park and the Harley-Davidson dealership, both on Back Beach Road. Drivers in that area should stay alert and give bikes plenty of room.
Thunder Beach runs through Sunday, October 25th in Panama City Beach.
9:04 AM Sullivan appointed by Governor Ivey to Cottonwood Council
COTTONWOOD: The Town of Cottonwood welcomes Stan Sullivan as the council member representing District Two.
Governor Kay Ivey appointed Mr. Sullivan effective October 22, 2026, as confirmed in the attached letter.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Sullivan and thanking him for his willingness to serve our community.
11:36 PM Can This Bridge Really Be Haunted?
JACKSON COUNTY, FL.: It’s spooky season! While many aren’t familiar with The Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail, a half-mile walking path outside Marianna in Jackson County, Fla., you should be. It leads from a parking area on CR 162 to the historic Bellamy Bridge over the Chipola River.
The Northwest Florida Water Management District, Jackson County Parks & Recycling and the Friends of Bellamy Bridge opened the trail on November 1, 2012. It offers a chance to see the plant and animal life of the Upper Chipola River floodplain and draws people of all ages, including those drawn by the bridge’s ghost story. Daytime visits are open to everyone, while after-dark visits are arranged with a guide by calling (850) 693-1580 and leaving a message.
Historian Dale Cox said the steel-frame bridge is the oldest of its type still standing in Florida and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The crossing itself has been documented since 1686, meaning people have been crossing the river there for more than 300 years.
Most visitors come hoping to see a ghost. According to local legend, Elizabeth Bellamy, known as the burning bride, caught fire on her wedding night, ran from the house in flames and died. Her spirit is said to haunt the bridge as she waits for her husband to return. Whether or not a ghost is real, the legend has become part of Jackson County’s history.
Newly finished footbridges, or elevated boardwalks, now make the trail accessible during high water. Cox said that without them, he would not have been able to reach the bridge that day.
Cox is also working on a new documentary about the bridge and its history, set for release on October 30.
12:25 PM Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Arrest
JACKSON COUNTY, FL.: October 22, 2026 — An investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics in Jackson County led to the arrest of Christopher Williams on October 20, 2026.
After learning Williams planned to distribute drugs at a local gas station, investigators located him there and conducted a traffic stop. A Sheriff’s Office K-9 assisted with the investigation and alerted to narcotics in the vehicle. A search revealed methamphetamine, fentanyl and crack cocaine, leading to Williams’ arrest on multiple drug charges.
Williams was arrested and charged with:
• Trafficking in methamphetamine over 14 grams
• Trafficking in fentanyl over 4 grams
• Possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute
Sheriff Donnie Edenfield said, “We will continue working to get dangerous drugs out of our community. I’m proud of our investigators and K-9 team for the work they put into this case. I know these investigations take time and teamwork, and I’m grateful for the dedication they show in helping keep Jackson County safe.”
12:15 PM Alabama and Ohio are tied again for the most I.G.N.I.T.E. sites in the country.
HOUSTON COUNTY: I.G.N.I.T.E. welcomes Houston County, Alabama, and Sheriff Donald Valenza as its 48th site and seventh in Alabama.
Joining the celebration were Sheriff Heath Taylor of Russell County (NSA Board member), Sheriff Derrick Cunningham of Montgomery County (NSA Sheriff of the Year), and Sheriff Eric Blankenship of Henry County, the newest Alabama I.G.N.I.T.E. sheriff.
Thanks to Clay Stewart of NCIC Correctional Solutions for supporting sites and helping expand I.G.N.I.T.E.’s reach.
Congratulations, Houston County!
