Two vie for Vernon mayoral seat
Washington County NewsThe mayoral seat will be the only contested race when Vernon holds it municipal election Tuesday, April 19. Former Vernon…
Read MorePrevention and Pinwheels
The Guardian ad Litem (GaL) program is looking for volunteers to advocate for children in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit who…
Read MoreUPDATE: Four injured seriously in truck-car crash north of Bonifay
Bonifay Fire-Rescue is currently on scene with a multiple-vehicle crash on North Highway 79, near the intersection of Highway 177.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Holmes County deputies help end high-speed chase
A high-speed chase through five counties Friday ended safely after Holmes County sheriff's deputies deployed spike strips that blew out…
Read MoreGaston Road fire 90 percent contained
The Gaston Road fire is 80 percent contained according to Emergency Management officials in a statement to Washington County News…
Read MoreTornado touchdown on Gilberts Mill Road
Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a tornado touched down in the early morning hours on Thursday on Gilberts Mill Road…
Read MoreGaston Road fire more than halfway contained
According to officials the Gaston Road Fire in New Hope is 60 percent contained after spreading to more than 150…
Read MoreCommissioners approve budget amendment for Supervisor of Elections
During their March 24 regular session meeting, Washington County Commissioners granted Supervisor of Elections Carol Rudd a budget amendment regarding…
Read MoreEye of Hope places Narcan stations in hopes of saving lives
A local organization is hoping their efforts will help save lives in the ongoing opioid abuse crisis. Eye of Hope…
Read MoreVernon Fire Department awaits new brush truck
Vernon-Fire Rescue is still without a brush truck nearly a year after the City placed an order for the much-needed…
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