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Racers attempt to take to the sky on Thursday morning at the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Up, up and down

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023

by Jessica Wood

White County News

 

The 50th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race didn’t go exactly as planned this year.

Balloon race starts

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Lift-off for the 50th Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. today.

Andy Negra smiles as Alvin Seale presents him with a pecan birthday cake and the crowd sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Andy Negra celebrates 99 years

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair

White County News

 

Andy Negra has three children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.