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Chipley Christmas Fest set for December 1-2
News release courtesy of Chipley Christmas Fest The holiday season is upon us and the Chipley Christmas Fest is excited to be able to offer our full slate of beloved…
Local News
County commission officially approves loan documents for additional credit line
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners officially sealed the deal on taking an extra line of credit. Commissioners approved a…
Greenhead, Orange Hill, Five Points fire departments enter into county system
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved having fire departments in Greenhead, Orange Hill, and Five Points come under the county’s purview on Nov. 14. “It’s going to…
Sports
Holmes County defeats Chipley, advancing to Region Final
The Holmes County football team earned a 26-7 home victory over cross-county rivalry Chipley Friday, Nov. 18, advancing to the Class 1R Region 1 Finals. The Blue Devils improved to…
Chipley rolls past Vernon in region quarterfinals
The Chipley football team crushed their Washington County rivals Vernon 42-0 at home Friday, Nov. 10, advancing to the Class 1R Region 1 Semifinals. The No. 3 seed Tigers improved…
Chipley Tigers triumph over Blountstown Tigers
In a riveting matchup at Phillip Roundtree Stadium on Nov. 3, the Chipley Tigers clawed their way to a hard-fought victory against the Blountstown Tigers, emerging victorious with a final…
State News
WAVE coach Amos Spires honored at Special Olympics Gala
Amos Spires, a coach with the Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) in the Washington County School District, was recently honored at the Special Olympics…
FWC announces closure of recreational hogfish harvest
Hogfish recreational harvest closed in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys starting Nov. 1, the Florida Fish…
Dunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been introduced into Congress for consideration…
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Community & Faith
The sin of self-pity
Caleb Duncan This past year, I’ve noticed several situations where I’ve said ”Woe is me,” a little bit too much. Instead of embracing my situation,…
When you’d rather skip Christmas this year
Losing someone you love is incredibly hard. And now the holidays are upon you. That empty chair, with all its memories and sentiment, now seems…
What about the dash?
Michael J. Brooks We saw Mt. Rushmore last year, taking a day trip after helping our son move to Denver. I wasn’t sure how I’d…