Chipley Tigers fall short to Bozeman Bucks at homecoming
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Chipley Tigers fall short to Bozeman Bucks at homecoming

The Chipley Tigers, who came into Homecoming night with a strong 5-1 record, faced a fierce battle against the Bozeman Bucks on Friday, Oct. 20, at Philip Roundtree Stadium. The homecoming celebration proved to be a memorable one, though not for the expected reasons. The game commenced with a kickoff by the Bucks but it…

Chipley celebrates school spirit during homecoming parade 
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Chipley celebrates school spirit during homecoming parade 

Downtown Chipley was a festive place on Friday, Oct. 20, for the 2023 homecoming parade. Current students and members of past graduating classes walked or rode in floats, waving to the crowd and throwing out candy as they did so. The street was lined with people who came out to celebrate and join in the…

Decorative bows bring homecoming spirit to Downtown Chipley
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Decorative bows bring homecoming spirit to Downtown Chipley

People walking or driving around Downtown Chipley may have noticed yellow and blue bows tied on street poles.  The festive decorations are part of the community support for Chipley High School’s 2023 homecoming and the Chipley Tigers sports teams. Town leaders have been involved in bringing the idea to life–including support from Mayor Tracy Andrews,…

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Marianna doctor wants to give away hearing aids to someone in need

Dr. Larry Otwell wants to do good for others as Christmas comes near, so he’s looking to give away a set of hearing aids or two. Otwell has a practice in Marianna and is prepared to give the hearing aids to people who can’t afford them. Anyone in need of hearing aids without the means…

Chipley Tigers prevail against Holmes County Blue Devils in volleyball

Chipley Tigers prevail against Holmes County Blue Devils in volleyball

The Chipley Tigers varsity volleyball team won a neutral playoff match against the Holmes County Blue Devils by a score of 3-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 17.  The Tigers came out strong and continued to keep the momentum going during the game. With this win, the Chipley Tigers have secured a place in the final game…

Chipley Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expected to open in 2024
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Chipley Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expected to open in 2024

Construction is underway for the coming new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s site in Chipley. The new franchise location at 1403 Main Street–next to One Florida Bank and across the street from the Eye Center of North Florida–is expected to open within the next six to nine months, according to Beef’s franchisee and owner-operator Scott O’Brien. “We’re…

Chipley Tigers roar to victory over Destin Sharks

Chipley Tigers roar to victory over Destin Sharks

In a showdown at Destin Middle School stadium on Oct. 13, the Chipley Tigers continued their winning streak.  The Tigers ultimately came out victorious, leaving the field with a 32-13 win. Ethan Berry, accounting for five touchdowns for the night. He completed 10 passes for 192 yards and four touchdowns…but his contributions didn’t stop there,…

1A District 2 District high school volleyball tournament kicks off in Vernon

Three local teams gear up for the 1A District 2 district volleyball tournament set to begin tonight, Oct. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in Vernon. In the opening match, Holmes County will face off against Vernon, marking the start of what is expected to be an action-packed tournament. The stakes are high, as the winner of…

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Chipley man claims lottery prize 

A Chipley man is now richer. Kenneth Conklin, 51, recently claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery announced on Oct. 12 in a news release.  “He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $664,198,†the Florida Lottery’s announcement…

Authorities charge Chipley man with burglary, grand theft 
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Authorities charge Chipley man with burglary, grand theft 

A Chipley man incarcerated at the Washington County Jail has been charged with burglary and grand theft. Gregory Singletary, 27 years old, reportedly confessed after being questioned by investigators regarding stolen items from property on Hayward Drive valued over $20,000. Singletary was in jail for an unrelated charge. He is currently being held without bond,…