NFCH’s Dr. John Byrd receives United Healthcare’s 2025 Hero Award
AMBER PATINONorthwest Florida Community Hospital’s Dr. John Byrd has been honored with United Healthcare’s 2025 Hero Award, a recognition celebrating exceptional…
Read MoreVernon weightlifters shine at State Championships
Staff ReportVernon High School’s (VHS) Corissa Peterson and Rashall Peterson recently closed out their girls weightlifting season by competing at the…
Read MoreFHSAA releases new class 1A Districts as Rural Class is eliminated
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) eliminating the Rural Class and merging those programs into Class 1A, officials…
Read MoreResidents gather in Vernon for annual Black History Parade and Celebration
Washington County residents gathered at Campbell Park in Vernon over the weekend for the Black History Parade and Celebration, an…
Read MoreNorthwest Florida Water Management District issues Water Shortage Warning Order amid drought concerns
With drought conditions persisting across the region, the Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued multiple advisories aimed at reducing…
Read MoreAMVETS Post 007 celebrates 30th birthday
AMVETS Post 007 in Chipley marked a major milestone on Thursday, February 12, celebrating the post’s 30th anniversary with a…
Read MoreFPTC, WCSD team up to construct new softball parking lot
Florida Panhandle Technical College’s (FPTC) Heavy Equipment program and the Washington County School District (WCSD) recently teamed up to deliver…
Read MoreWCSB recognizes community partners, student achievement, and district employees
Ali MorelandDuring the Monday, February 9 regular meeting, the Washington County School Board (WCSB) recognized several individuals and organizations for their…
Read MoreExum announces candidacy for election to the WFEC Board of Trustees, District 6
Danny Exum of Chipley has announced his candidacy for election to the West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) Board of Trustees…
Read MoreVHS Baseball honors former coach Mac Alford with field dedication on opening day
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Vernon High School (VHS) held its baseball season opener with a pregame ceremony dedicating the…
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