Firefighters respond to Chipley house fire
Staff ReportA house fire in Chipley near First Street and Warren Avenue drew a response from firefighters on Friday, Nov. 3.…
Read MoreBurn ban issued in Washington County
As dry, windy conditions persist and the region continues to see no rain, a burn ban has been issued in…
Read MoreXtreme Bounty Racing Motorsports returns to Vortex Spring Nov. 10-13
The mud will fly at Nov. 10-13 as Xtreme Bounty Racing (XBR) Motorsports returns to The Original Vortex Spring for…
Read MoreTourist development councils encourage residents to display historical items for documentary series
The reality television show “American Pickers†documents the search for historical artifacts across America and is reportedly considering coming to…
Read MoreWAVE 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…
Read MoreFWC 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…
Read MoreHCA, WCN now open in new location
The offices of the Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News are now operating out of a new location, parent…
Read MoreVernon pedestrian injured in vehicle fire
A 56-year-old pedestrian from Vernon was injured after attempting to extinguish a vehicle fire at the intersection of state roads…
Read MoreEmpty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
One of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund–based in…
Read MoreChipley Tigers triumph in regional semi-final, advance to finals
The Chipley Tigers volleyball team showcased their dominance once again on the court as they clashed with the Jay Royals…
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