Sunday, August 31, 2008

Hurricane expected to Strike on Monday

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Hurricane Gustav is now moving northwest across the Gulf of Mexico at 15 miles per hour and is currently forecast to strike the Louisiana co...
Saturday, August 30, 2008

Hurricane Gustav threatening Gulf Coast

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If you will be traveling anywhere on the Gulf Coast over the next few days, please exercise caution and stay up to date on the latest weathe...
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay Update

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Tropical Storm Fay continues to cause major problems in the South. The storm is now having a major impact on southern Alabama and Georgia a...
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Update: Florida State Park Closings due to Tropical Storm Fay

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Here is the latest information on state park closings in Florida due to severe weather conditions from Tropical Storm Fay. The storm contin...

Florida State Parks Update

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Here is the latest information on State Park closings in Florida due to Tropical Storm Fay. The storm continues to cause major issues for p...
Monday, August 18, 2008

Dozens of State Parks close in Florida due to Tropical Storm

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I received the following notice this evening from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announcing a number of park closes in t...
Sunday, August 17, 2008

Osceola - Part Three

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This is a view of the paved trail leading from the Visitor Center to the prairie overlook at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park just south o...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Battle of Massard Prairie Book now available at Fort Smith Museum of History

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Paperback copies of The Battle of Massard Prairie: The 1864 Confederate Attacks on Fort Smith, Arkansas are now available at the Fort Smith...
Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Osceola - Part Two

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Continuing our series on the great Seminole leader Osceola, this vast and beautiful grassland just south of Gainesville, Florida, is Paynes ...
Friday, July 18, 2008

Osceola - Part One

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This is a view of a casting prepared from the actual face of the Seminole war leader Osceola at the time of his death in 1838. It is located...
Thursday, July 17, 2008

The Life of Osceola - Seminole Warrior

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I've become interested recently in the story of the great Seminole warrior Osceola. Osceola, of course, was a major leader of Native Am...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part Seven

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Resuming our look at historic sites in and around Branson, Missouri, this is the Showboat Branson Belle . Although the Belle is of modern ...
Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part Six

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This is a view of what the residents of the Branson area call "bald knobs." This one can be seen at the Ruth and Paul Henning St...
Sunday, July 6, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part Five

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This is a view of the bison or buffalo herd at Dogwood Valley Nature Park near Branson, Missouri. It is difficult to believe today, but the...
Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part Three

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One of the favorite historic sites in Branson actually rolls out of town almost daily for excursions through the beautiful Ozarks. This is ...

New Book: The History of Jackson County, Florida (Volume One)

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I'm pleased to announce that the first volume of my new three volume set, The History of Jackson County, Florida, will be released for o...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part Two

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Long before the world ever heard of Branson, Missouri, this rough and picturesque mountain setting in the Ozarks was made famous by the tale...
Monday, June 30, 2008

Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri - Part One

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We turn our focus today on the major Southern resort city of Branson, Missouri. Known around the world for its music and live entertainment...
Saturday, June 28, 2008

Coming on Monday - Historic Sites of Branson, Missouri

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The fascinating city of Branson, Missouri, is known world-wide for its live shows and entertainment. 60 Minutes called it the "Live Co...

St. Augustine, Florida - Part Thirteen

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We conclude today our series on the beautiful old city of St. Augustine, Florida. This view was taken looking south down St. George Street ...
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