Washington County schools closed Thursday due to anticipated severe weather
Staff ReportSchools in Washington County will be closed Thursday, April 11, due to a forecast of severe weather. “The safety and…
Read MoreChipley police arrest felon who allegedly had sawed-off shotgun
A report of a disturbance at Haywood Drive led to a man being arrested for allegedly having a firearm despite…
Read MoreCarrying the torch: Washington County community members go running for Special Olympics
Members of the Washington County community, including with the Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE), recently went running throughout town…
Read MoreNew Lowman Energy Center will help West Florida Electric Cooperative remain reliable for years to come
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation & transmission cooperative serving West Florida Electric Cooperative’s wholesale power needs, officially dedicated the new…
Read MoreStaring at the sun: Locals, visitors view solar eclipse at Washington County Public Library
Though Chipley wasn’t in the path of totality and full view for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, locals…
Read MoreSuspect in custody after shooting at vehicles on I-10
Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version to include the name of the suspect and charges.…
Read MoreChipley police arrest man after mother, son allegedly kidnapped
A man has been arrested by the Chipley Police Department (CPD) after he allegedly kidnapped a mother and son and…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt brings together community
Shivers Park in Chipley was filled with kids and parents enjoying an early Easter celebration on March 27. Kids scrambled…
Read MoreCommunity fixture Garett Valcourt steps into role as new local reporter
A familiar face is now helping bring news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group recently…
Read MoreUPDATE: Missing teen found
STAFF REPORT UPDATE: The teen was safely located in Savannah, Ga. The Chipley Police Department was able to locate her…
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