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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dads can make a difference for Rutherford High School students
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Educators say home life greatly influences a student's school performance. Rutherford High School is launching the 'All Pro Dad Chapter' this Friday, designed to foster strong father-child relationships. Fathers are invited to meet with their kids once a month for 35 minutes before meeting starts with a 'pride moment', where fathers share with their kids what they are proud of them for. Bay County Job Fair connects hundreds of jobseekers with local employers They also answer questions, offer advice, and connect with their kids. Rutherford High School faculty says a strong father-child relationship can improve students' academic performance. 'We see higher test scores, we see higher academic achievement, we see all those things just come together whenever we see that relationship at home is healthy and happy,' Rutherford High School Principal Todd Mitchell said. 'When you have a strong father-child relationship, that helps in a lot of areas to improve child well-being, anything from academics to decreased behavioral issues, increased attendance at school,' Director of Community School at Rutherford Emily Messer said. The first All Pro Dads session is this Friday at 7 a.m. in the Rutherford cafeteria. They will continue meeting the second Friday of every month. For more information on All Pro Dads, click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Support local animal rescue at luncheon this weekend
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – For the 15th year, the Lucky Puppy Rescue will be serving up plates of spaghetti while raising money for the organization at the Wicked Wheel in Panama City Beach on Saturday, March 8th. At this year's 'Spay-getti Luncheon' attendees will have the chance to participate in raffles, a silent auction, enjoy great food and music, spend some time with some puppies, and so much more. Lucky Puppy Rescue is a Panhandle-based non-profit that specializes in the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. Operating costs can go as high as $40,000 a month for the rescue, so this event serves as their largest fundraiser of the year. Bay County Job Fair to feature 30+ employers with 500 job openings '100% of all proceeds go to the Lucky Puppy Rescue to continue to care for the dogs and continue to build the rescue and help up the community as a whole,' Lucky Puppy Rescue volunteer Steph Herring said. The spaghetti plates will only be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids. The silent auction and raffles will begin as soon as the food stops being served, and the luncheon will conclude around 3 p.m. Volunteers with the Lucky Puppy Rescue are asking those interested in attending Saturday's event to bring dog care items like food, bleach, and dish soap along with them to donate to the rescue. The event will be held no matter the weather on Saturday. If you would like to donate to the Lucky Puppy Rescue but can't make it this weekend, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
Traffic shift planned for U.S. 98 westbound near Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift planned for U.S. 98 westbound traffic between Mandy Lane and Pier Park Drive. According to FDOT officials, this traffic will be shifted south to new temporary travel lanes beginning Thursday, March 6, at 8 p.m. The shift is scheduled to be in place by Friday, March 7, at 6 a.m. Bay County Job Fair to feature 30+ employers with 500 job openings Shifting traffic will allow construction crews to reconstruct the existing westbound lanes between Pier Park and Mandy Lane. Officials said all activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers should use caution at night when traveling through a work zone and watch for construction workers and equipment. For information on the project, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bay County Job Fair to feature 30+ employers with 500 job openings
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Over 30 employers looking to fill over 500 jobs across all types of fields will set up shop at Gulf Coast State College for the 38th annual Bay County Job Fair on Saturday, March 8th. All the participating employers have openings for positions only in the panhandle across fields including healthcare, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, education, and more. The open jobs at the fair range in part-time, full-time, and seasonal work with openings for those with all types of work experience. Event organizers are encouraging anyone interested in attending the job fair to check their resumes and do their research on the businesses they are interested in. Tee off in support of local organization in Panama City Beach 'They should research the employers, understand what they do, what services and products they have, be ready to really speak to these hiring managers that are looking for them,' said CareerSource Gulf Coast Communications Manager Becky Samarripa. 'They need to be ready to present themselves professionally, and what they're wearing. In their what we call an elevator speech, which is like a 30-second infomercial about what you can do and what you bring to this employer.' CareerSource Gulf Coast is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and has professionals who can help you perfect your resume ahead of the fair. This free job fair will be held in the Student Union East Building at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City between 9:30 a.m. and noon. To view the full list of employers attending this year's fair or to register for the event, simply click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
