The Chipley City election is scheduled for September 3, 2024, and will see three city council members running unopposed. The unopposed candidates are: Kevin Russell for City Council Member Ward…
On June 28, Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) enhanced its life-saving capabilities by incorporating three Defibtech automated chest compression devices, thanks to a grant from the Florida Department of…
The Vernon City Council has decided to allow the court to decide on an ongoing dispute regarding the land use of Stay and Play the Cypress. The issue was discussed…
Holmes County native Natalie Holton has joined the Kent Smith Media staff to help bring local news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Media recently announced…
Two residents of Cottondale were arrested July 19, and subsequently booked into the Washington County Jail on drug-related charges. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s…
A Caryville resident, Corey Shae Wilson, aged 28, has been arrested on multiple charges, including resisting an officer and drug-related offenses. On the evening of July 15th, a deputy from…
On July 16 2024, a woman from Chipley, Florida, is facing drug-related charges following a disturbance at her residence. Earlier Tuesday morning, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)…
At approximately 11:30 p.m., WCSO deputies responded to a residence where the caller reported he had returned home from work and discovered an abandoned vehicle in his front yard. When…
[email protected] To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a meeting with emergency management directors…
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is embarking on a project development and environment (PD&E) study to explore the reconstruction of State Road 20 from…
The Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Firefighter Day Camp on Saturday, June 21. The event, designed to engage children and families in…
Multiple local organizations plan to celebrate the upcoming holiday with events and firework shows for this week. The Splash and Dash in Chipley, FL will…
The Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) recently announced a partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and the Florida Council on Aging to…