Motorists in Holmes and Washington Counties may experience slight relief at the pump in the coming year despite ongoing global and domestic pressures on fuel markets. According to a report released Monday, factors such as geopolitical tensions, potential tariffs, and shifts in U.S. energy policies could influence gasoline prices in the months ahead. As of […]
The City of Chipley is moving forward with the Mongoven Building Project, receiving final engineering designs in December 2024. The bidding phase for construction began shortly thereafter, with interested contractors required to submit bids by January 16. The City Council will review the bids and potentially approve a contractor during its February 11, meeting. The […]
TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters. The measure, which appeared on the ballot as Amendment 4, received support from 57 percent of voters, short of the […]
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, pumped nearly $144.6 million into the proposed constitutional amendment. The Quincy-based company’s contributions made up more […]
After concerns rise about school safety following a nationwide increase in virtual and in person threats, local school boards are taking measures to ensure school safety. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Holmes District School Board (HDSB), as well as Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Washington County School District (WCSD) have worked […]
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at Carter Circle. The proposal comes from Vertical Bridge and property owner Glenda Sue Hooper. The tower will be under AT&T with 5G service not being a proposed service for the tower. The structure will be […]
According to a report from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, twin brothers have been arrested and are facing felony charges following allegations of prolonged sexual abuse. Sheriff Kevin Crews announced the arrests on January 15, detailing the culmination of an extensive investigation into the alleged crimes. The investigation began after victims came forward with allegations […]
STAFF REPORT A verbal altercation has led to the arrest of a 58 year old Washington County Resident. At approximately 3:30 pm, January 10, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications Center received a call regarding the discharge of a firearm. According to a press release from Washington County Sheriff’s Office, while in route to the Roche […]
A 24-year-old Chipley resident has been arrested and is facing felony charges after a reported disturbance on Hutchins Lane. Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to the incident late last night. According to the WCSO, the investigation determined that a domestic disturbance escalated into an altercation during which Tavares Jerome Ward discharged a firearm. […]
STAFF REPORT What started as a welfare check, shortly escalated into a high-speed chase for the Bonifay Police Department. At approximately 8:12 a.m., January 9, the Bonifay Police Department responded to a welfare check at the intersection of Hwy 173 and State Road 79. The subject of the welfare check was identified as Jasper Hatcher, […]
A man was arrested after leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit, which was followed by a foot chase, yesterday morning. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop near 5th Street and Gibson Ave. The driver of a gray sedan, however, continued to flee at a high speed after the deputy activated his emergency […]
The Chipley Police Department, in collaboration with Florida State Probation and Parole, carried out an operation at a residence on Pecan Street in Chipley on December 30. The effort led to the arrest of Kyree Devante Burns and Angela Michelle Wright, both of whom were on active probation, and resulted in the seizure of illegal […]
TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters. The measure, which appeared on the ballot as Amendment 4, received support from 57 percent of voters, short of the […]
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, pumped nearly $144.6 million into the proposed constitutional amendment. The Quincy-based company’s contributions made up more […]
As a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed at our small nativity scene. I loved looking at all the characters gathered devotedly around the newborn child: Mary and Joseph, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men – even the animals. The scene was […]
Michael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the Birmingham area as interim pastor for what became an eight-month assignment. I enjoyed the experience immensely preaching three times a week, attending deacons meetings and visiting the sick. I learned a lot and had a […]
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