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23 hours ago | mypanhandle.com | Sophie Bates

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B. Jordan as a gangster turned vampire slayer, paints a brief but impactful portrait of the tribe using Choctaw actors and cultural experts. For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen the Choctaw way of life accurately portrayed on the big screen.

1 day ago | mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Marianna Police Department conducted an undercover operation targeting a local convenience store that led to an arrest on Thursday. According to a news release, this is a part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of nicotine vape products to underage individuals. During the investigation, officers focused on the Big Little convenience store.

1 day ago | mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City man is in the Bay County Jail facing child sex charges. Panama City Police arrested 40-year-old Timothy Lamont Reese on Tuesday on two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim aged 12 to 16. Reese lives at the Royal Arms Garden Apartments on Balboa Avenue. Police said he went to a 14-year-old neighbor’s apartment and asked if she wanted to play basketball.

1 day ago | mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The last of 14 people involved in an illegal dog-fighting ring have been sentenced. The ring included five men from Panama City. 42-year-old Brandon Baker, 38-year-old Christopher Beaumont, 35-year-old Terelle Ganzy, 40-year-old Cornelious Johnson, and 36-year-old Fredricus White were all arrested in Donalsonville, GA, and will all receive prison time. On April 22, 2022, the five men traveled from Panama City to Donalsonville, Georgia, to participate in dog fights.

1 day ago | mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – As hurricane season approaches, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce is taking action to ensure the community is ready. The 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Seminar will take place Friday, June 6, at FSU Panama City. The seminar will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be open to the community. Admission is $20 per person with lunch included. The annual event has become an essential resource for individuals and businesses seeking to prepare and recover from the impacts of a hurricane.