National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes public safety professionals
Staff ReportApril 14-20 will be a time to recognize law enforcement and public safety dispatchers. The National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week…
Read MoreCommunity meeting examines how Downtown Chipley could be enhanced
Collin Breaux[email protected] A public meeting held at Chipley City Hall on April 11 went over how Downtown Chipley’s look, features, and…
Read MorePotential new Chipley cellphone tower being reviewed by county officials
[email protected] A potential new 160-foot cellphone tower on Worley Road is under consideration by officials in Washington County. The matter…
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 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.…
Read MoreVernon land judging teams test themselves in competition
Special to the NewsThe Vernon FFA land judging teams competed in their district land judging competition in Cottondale on March 12. Vernon Team…
Read MoreLaw enforcement searching for fugitive after traffic stop turns into pursuit
On Thursday, April 4, a high-speed pursuit unfolded involving a suspect later identified as Rodney Leon Broxton Jr. from Chipley.…
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