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Saturday school splits school board
An Intensive After School Academy grant from the Florida Department of Education through federal funding is the cause of a…
Local News
Washington County voters sign petition to legalize recreational marijuana
The legalization of recreational marijuana use in Florida is gaining momentum as a petition campaign by the political committee Smart…
Volunteers make Arc multi-sensory room a reality
In a day and age of neurotypical people living in an overstimulated world, it’s even more important to safeguard those…
Tickets on sale for HCHS Gospel Music Weekend
The Holmes County High School Music Department will present a Gospel Music Weekend on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m….
Opinion
Colonoscopy update: Like most things, easier and more effective than ever
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts. It’s easier than it’s…
It is okay to do what is best for you, no matter who it affects
Sometimes walking away from things in life that no longer serve you is the best gift you can give yourself….
New Year’s realizations
Many use the phrase, “New year, new me,” but is it really a new you? Or rather an improved you?…
State News
Convicted murderer given life sentence
Asher Martin was sentenced to life in prison Friday for second-degree murder and principal to arson in the 2020 stabbing…
Sanders Gets Respectful Welcome at Conservative College
The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile….
The Politics Behind Cryptocurrencies Market Turbulence Last Year
The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile….
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Sports
CHS boys basketball No. 2 in the state
The Chipley High School boys basketball team fell just short of winning the Class 1A State Final against Williston on…
Bay Point Billfish Open slated for June
More than a decade after the last Bay Point Billfish Tournament, a new Blue Marlin tournament is coming back to…
DeSantis Dives into Transgender Swimmer Debate
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis waded further into gender politics Tuesday, issuing a proclamation that said a swimmer from Sarasota is the nations best female in the 500-meter
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Community & Faith
Wrestling Against Cancer 8 to benefit Southport native
The pro wrestling community is once again coming together to fight a common opponent – cancer. The Wrestling Against Cancer…
West Florida Baptist Association hosts first annual 5K, Funds raised for nonprofit One More Child
The West Florida Baptist Association (WFBA) recently held the first annual 5K run with proceeds going to One More Child….
How much does it mean to you?
R.A. Tea Mathews | Guest Columnist All the Black men I know call one another “brothers.” In the early church,…