Man fatally shot by law enforcement during arrest attempt for alleged sex crime against minor
Staff ReportA 42-year-old man was fatally shot by members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) in the Sunny Hills community…
Read MoreChipley High hosts language arts festival
Students got a unique educational opportunity on April 17 when Chipley High School hosted a mock civil court trial and…
Read MoreNational Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes public safety professionals
April 14-20 will be a time to recognize law enforcement and public safety dispatchers. The National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week…
Read MoreGrant Tabernacle AME Church celebrates Easter
Easter celebrations were held a bit early at Grant Tabernacle AME Church, as the Chipley-based house of worship hosted an…
Read MoreWashington County schools closed Thursday due to anticipated severe weather
Schools 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.…
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