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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical

​ [[{“value”:” Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. The post Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

Overnight warming shelter to open in Bay County on Monday

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Rebuild Bay and Bay County Emergency Services will open an overnight warming shelter on Monday, January 26, in anticipation of freezing temperatures. According to organizers, the shelter will be located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th Street, Panama City. It will be open Monday at 6 p.m. through […] Read More

Meet and greet with the Jackson Hospital Davinci 5

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – A few months ago, Jackson Hospital unveiled its state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 robot. This robot is a surgical robot used by general surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries. Earlier this week, Jackson County residents were able to stop by the hospital and meet the robot, Dr. Jack. The surgeons currently trained […] Read More


Panama City Coffee Company opens a downtown location

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Something new is brewing in Panama City. A local coffee shop opened a new location in downtown Panama City. The Panama City Coffee Company opened a new location on Harrison Avenue and hosted a grand opening on Saturday. The company was started in 2020 by Daniel Pratt. Customers were able […] Read More

Pedestrian struck and killed on State Road 77 in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Saturday morning. Troopers said a 23-year-old man from Newton, Alabama, was driving a pickup truck traveling north on State Road 77 just south of Vicki Road. As the pickup truck was traveling, a pedestrian, a 22-year-old man from Caryville, Florida, […] Read More

Join Annual Torch Run 5K at FSU Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Torch Run has been an annual event at FSU Panama City for many years. But it’s a little different than its original form.  “Back years ago, it started out as an actual run as part of homecoming festivities for FSU, where students would run from the Panama City campus to […] Read More

Carrie Underwood Opens Up About Returning For Her Second Season Judging on “Idol”

Carrie Underwood Becomes A Judge On American Idol 20 Years After Her Win Over twenty years ago, Carrie Underwood won American Idol and launched her massive global career. Now, she finds herself on the other side of the competition, serving as a judge and helping young hopefuls achieve their dreams. Carrie quickly became a beloved part of the season, […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Bay County Chamber celebrates community leaders at annual dinner event

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 113th annual dinner and golden anniversary celebration this evening, bringing together business and community leaders for an evening of recognition. The highlight of the gala was the presentation of the Lauren Merriam Memorial Award, the chamber’s most prestigious honor. It’s awarded to […] Read More

BBIA Home Expo showcases dozens of local contractors

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If a home improvement project is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you have a chance to meet all of the experts in one place. The Bay Building Industries Association Home Expo kicked off Friday morning at the Boardwalk Beach Resort Convention Center. There are 75 booths, featuring products […] Read More