Supplier in federal meth trafficking case sentenced
Staff ReportAn Alabama man has been sentenced in federal court as the supplier of a large drug ring which brought illegal…
Read MoreChipley-raised sisters open moonshine distillery in Kinsey
Washington County NewsCOLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Jenifer Wyatt and her sister Gina Odom come from a family of bootleggers–so when they brainstormed a…
Read MoreDoor-to-door trick-or-treating returns to Downtown Chipley
NAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version which incorrectly said that Washington County Sheriff…
Read MoreTeen driver dies in vehicle crash on Collins Road
STAFF REPORT A 17-year-old male driver is dead after he lost control of his vehicle while traveling eastbound on Collins…
Read MoreWausau wraps up budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
NAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz The Wausau City Council adopted an ordinance on Thursday, Sept. 21, closing the final budget for the 2023-2024…
Read MoreCommission approves administrator contract
Jeff Massey will continue serving as the Washington County administrator. The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract…
Read MoreWashington County Commission selects multiple contractors for emergency management services
COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Rather than one firm, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners selected three contractors to handle emergency…
Read MorePate leaves behind ‘legacy of love’
DIANE M. MOOREDmoore@kentsmith.biz On Labor Day, Melissa Pate’s world was turned upside down when her son, Tyler, was shot and…
Read MoreCaryville residents arrested for burglary
Staff report The burglary of a barn resulted in the arrest of Brandon Lee Charles Thomas and Jessica Lynn Parrett…
Read MoreState to step up testing for deer disease
Jim TurnerJim Turner News Service of Florida Some deer killed during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for…
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