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From Marianna to the big screen: Evan Barber talks “It Ends”
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Evan Barber graduated from Marianna High School in 2016, and even then he knew he wanted to make movies. “I think what made me want to be a filmmaker was two things. Watching a lot of movies on my own and then very specifically my father showing me the behind-the-scenes of […]
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Panama City Beach artist named featured poster artist for MKAF festival
Panama City Beach artist Jamie Babula has been named the featured poster artist for the 31st Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts. Babula's winning artwork, "Drawn to Paint," is a hyperrealistic colored-pencil drawing of an artist's palette. The festival will take place on October 24-25 in Destin...
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Dolly Parton’s impact on Panama City Beach continues with new development plans
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Flags across the U.S. are flying at half-staff as the country mourns the loss of music icon Dolly Parton. “I’m so sad; she was like one of my favorites,” said Dolly Parton fan Richard Weper. “I was so glad to see they brought that restaurant here with the pirates, and she just is down — she’s just a person that was legit, she was honest.”
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Statement from Stampede and Pirates Voyage regarding the passing of Dolly Parton
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude that we remember Dolly Parton—an extraordinary artist and visionary partner. Almost 40 years ago we partnered with Dolly to create our venues that have welcomed millions of guests, created opportunities for thousands, and strengthened the communities we serve. Dolly’s impact, however, has always gone far beyond the destinations we’ve built together.
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Jon Pardi, Warren Zeiders added to 2027 Gulf Coast Jam
Country stars Jon Pardi and Warren Zeiders have been added to the lineup of the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam. Zeiders and Pardi will provide direct support for headliners Bailey Zimmeran and Luke Bryan on Thursday, June 3rd, and Friday, June 4th, respectively. Jason Aldean is set to headline on Saturday, June 5th, and Zach Top will close out the 15th annual event on Sunday, June 6th in beautiful Panama City Beach.
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Celebrate music and community at the 8th annual Play Music on the Porch Day
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Grab your instruments, ready your voice, and go outside for Play Music on the Porch Day this Saturday. The annual event is returning to St. Andrews for the 8th year in a row on Aug. 29. From 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., plan to wander around Beck Avenue and experience […]
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Addie & Baylor’s Panama City Beach Golf Scramble returns for a 6th year
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Golfers are hitting the links this fall at Bay Point Golf Club in Panama City Beach in support of local kids and literacy!. The annual four-person scramble brings together area business owners for a fun round of golf with a big impact. NewsChannel 7...
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Visiting Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show on a sad day
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MOVIE MUSIC MONDAY: Spider-Man continues to dominate the Box Office
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The latest Spidey flick stays atop the domestic and global Box Office, nearly making $1 billion here in the U.S. alone. In this week’s Movie Music Monday, NewsChannel 7’s Mia Hernandez and Emmett Rice chat about the latest summer blockbusters and how much they loved Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Former Niceville resident and art teacher flourishes in California
Former Niceville resident Krista Schumacher ‘s career as a professional artist and art gallery owner is sailing along just peachy. “My favorite color is peach,” Schumacher said during a recent phone interview about her career journey and latest award. Krista Schumacher Art Gallery in San Diego, California’s La Jolla community was voted “San Diego’s Best Art Gallery for 2026” in a San Diego Magazine reader-driven award. The announcement is published in the August 2026 issue. Schumacher’s art focuses on seascapes and portrays the striking colors of the ”stunning beach and beautiful water she fell in love with” in Florida and California. The intensity and hues are reflected in works like “Sea Oats Along the Emerald Coast” of Florida and “Sunset Over Black’s Beach” near La Jolla. “I’m very excited, very humbled. The hard work has paid off. The sky’s the limit,” said Schumacher, 35. The recent top gallery award, which according to San Diego Magazine Marketing Director Laura Hunter is based upon reader nomination and votes, is the latest in a string of major recognitions for Schumacher. In 2016, Southwest Art Magazine named Schumacher one of the “Top 21 Under 31: Young Artists to Collect Now,” and her corporate collections
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Rutherford band brings the beat to halftime during Union County game
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Former Miss Panama City launches exclusive HSN cosmetic line, Diva Darling
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A two-time former Miss Panama City has developed an exclusive cosmetic collection, Diva Darling, for the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Known as the “Lipstick Diva,” Jade Patronis, who held the title of Miss Panama City in 1991 and 1993, joined News 13 in the studio on Friday morning to speak […]
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Sand and songs combine for festival fun at Topeka Beach Weekends
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Well, who doesn’t love a music festival at the beach? The fifth anniversary of Topeka is bringing all the tunes!. NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by Andy Levine, CEO and founder of Topeka Beach Weekends, to talk about the venue and the fun events coming soon! (RELATED: Topeka: Redefining local music vacation experiences)
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Panama City Beach Introduces New Sunset Tradition
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 – Visit Panama City Beach, in collaboration with Bay County Parks & Recreation, is introducing a new tradition this fall with the inaugural Sunset Sessions, a free concert bringing the community together for live music against the backdrop of one of the destination’s unforgettable sunsets. The first Sunset Sessions will take place Friday, Sept. 18, at M.B. Miller County Pier.
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Gulf Coast Jam's 2027 lineup is set. Here's the final big-name act
PANAMA CITY BEACH ― The final headliner has been announced for a highly anticipated country music festival next year. In a recent news release, officials with the Gulf Coast Jam announced that Zach Top will be the fourth and final headliner for the 2027 concert , which is scheduled June 3-6 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. “Zach has taken off like a rocket, and he’s one of the top names our Jammers bring up as wanting to see here,” Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of the Gulf Coast Jam, said in the release. “This is shaping up to be an incredible event, and we can’t wait to roll out more artists.” Here's what we know so far: Who are the 2027 headliners? The four headliners for the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam are Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Zach Top. Zimmerman will perform Thursday, June 3. Bryan will perform on Friday, June 4. Aldean will perform on Saturday, June 6. Top will then close out the festival, taking the stage on Sunday, June 6. Who were the 2026 headliners? The headliners for the 2026 Gulf Coast Jam, which happened on May 28-31, were Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton,