Abortion rights amendment defeated
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major…
Read MoreRecreational pot proposal falls short
Staff ReportA $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed…
Read MoreLocal Sheriff’s Offices and School Districts are working together to ensure school safety
NATALIE HOLTONAfter concerns rise about school safety following a nationwide increase in virtual and in person threats, local school boards are…
Read MoreA new cell tower project passes through Washington County Planning Commission
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at…
Read MoreRinging in repairs: Church bell gets a major lift
GARRETT VALCOURTThe First Presbyterian Church in Chipley took a significant step in preserving a piece of its history on Wednesday, as…
Read MoreA new cell tower project passes through Washington County Planning Commission
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at…
Read MoreChipley city election set for September 2024
The Chipley City election is scheduled for September 3, 2024, and will see three city council members running unopposed. The…
Read MoreWashington County EMS purchases new lifesaving equipment
On June 28, Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) enhanced its life-saving capabilities by incorporating three Defibtech automated chest compression…
Read MoreVernon city council advances land use dispute to court
The Vernon City Council has decided to allow the court to decide on an ongoing dispute regarding the land use…
Read MoreKent Smith Media welcomes reporter Natalie Holton
Holmes County native Natalie Holton has joined the Kent Smith Media staff to help bring local news home to residents…
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