The Chipley Band Boosters hosted their 2026 Color Splash Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, bringing out runners and supporters to raise money for new uniforms for the Chipley Spirit of the Tiger Band. The colorful event brought together supporters and participants for a morning of fun and community spirit. Will Taylor finished first, followed by Jay Stewart […]
The Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, April 22, designed to help older adults stay safe, confident, and independent on the road. This classroom-style course, provided by AARP, offers practical strategies for defensive driving, updates on current traffic laws, and tips for adjusting driving habits as […]
Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Randy Truette recently outlined the department’s operational experience, recent advancements, and future priorities, highlighting a decade of development and ongoing efforts to improve service across the county. Over the past ten years, Washington County EMS has operated under the leadership structure of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According […]
Ongoing concerns about water reliability and quality in Sunny Hills were discussed during the Thursday, April 9, Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WBOCC) workshop, where officials reviewed resident complaints and outlined next steps. Commissioners Wesley Griffin and Ashlynn Marquez referenced reports from residents describing recurring water outages and issues such as discoloration, cloudiness, and […]
On Friday, April 10, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a report of a physical altercation at 3909 Greenwood Drive in Caryville, leading to the arrest of six individuals. According to a release from WCSO, deputies arrived and spoke with the victim, who stated that Cameron Williams and two other subjects had threatened […]
Youth from Holmes and Washington counties recently demonstrated their skills at the annual 4-H Panhandle Poultry Project Show, formerly known as Chick Chain. This long-standing 4-H program provides young people with the opportunity to raise chicks into production-ready birds while developing valuable life skills such as responsibility, recordkeeping, animal care, and public presentation. Over the […]
On Sunday, April 12, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on Highway 77 near Finch Circle, leading to the arrest of a Chipley man. When the deputy activated emergency lights, the driver failed to yield, prompting a brief pursuit during which several baggies were thrown from […]
On Friday, April 10, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a report of a physical altercation at 3909 Greenwood Drive in Caryville, leading to the arrest of six individuals. According to a release from WCSO, deputies arrived and spoke with the victim, who stated that Cameron Williams and two other subjects had threatened […]
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a state inmate who walked away from a work squad in the Sunny Hills area. Authorities advise the public not to approach the individual and to contact law enforcement with any information regarding his whereabouts.
A Washington County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop Monday, March 9, after observing a vehicle commit a traffic violation on Highway 79 in Ebro. The deputy pulled in behind the vehicle and activated emergency lights, making contact with the driver and sole occupant, 35‑year‑old Autumn Lauren Walker of Alabama. According to WCSO, the deputy […]
A man who shot and killed a Chipley mother and severely injured her daughter in a road rage incident last year will serve the rest of his life in prison. Georgann Baker, 48, was celebrating her birthday and leaving a Mardi Gras celebration on February 22, 2025, when she was shot and killed while sitting […]
Stolen vehicles, equipment, firearms and jewelry recovered across Washington and Bay counties Three additional suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested as part of an ongoing multi-agency theft and burglary investigation that has resulted in the recovery of stolen vehicles, heavy equipment, firearms and approximately $25,000 in jewelry, according to an update released February 11 […]
Some Florida high school students could be sitting in new college-level American history classes next year, as the state creates its own alternative to Advanced Placement courses. A Department of Education memo issued April 10 states the agency will begin a pilot program for accelerated U.S. history classes that would allow high school students to […]
Gas prices in Florida rose an average of 24 cents in the past week, climbing past the $4 mark as the conflict in Iran continues to rattle global oil markets. The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida was $4.19 on Monday, according to AAA — $1.30 higher than Feb. 28, when the […]
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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