Local teachers recognized for advancing arts education through CRAA mini-grants
AMBER PATINOThe Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) honored recipients of its 2025–2026 mini-grants from Holmes and Washington Counties on Thursday, April…
Read MoreChipley man arrested in sexual battery investigation
Staff ReportThe Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chipley man on Wednesday following an investigation into a reported sexual offense involving…
Read MoreChipley City Council advances drainage project funding, discusses code enforcement and comprehensive plan updates
Ali MorelandThe Chipley City Council met on Tuesday, April 14, where the council recognized May as Lupus Awareness Month, approved key…
Read More2nd annual Vernon Heritage Festival set for April 25
The Vernon Heritage Festival will return for the second year to downtown Vernon on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.…
Read MoreVernon High School welcomes new boys’ basketball coach
Vernon High School recently announced the hiring of Coach Jared Owen as the new head coach of the boys’ basketball…
Read MoreVernon’s Hunter Dyer signs with Baptist University of Florida
Vernon High School senior Hunter Dyer has committed to play baseball with Baptist University of Florida in Graceville. Dyer made it…
Read MoreVernon Rec hosts First Annual Youth Panfish Classic tournament
The Vernon Recreation Department held its 1st Annual Youth Panfish Classic on Saturday, April 11. The event was a free…
Read MoreCommunity gathers for Mark’s Hope Grief Support’s 1st Annual Butterfly Release
On Saturday, April 11, Mark’s Hope Grief Support hosted their 1st Annual Butterfly Release, honoring loved ones gone too soon.…
Read MoreWCSB approves referendum for November ballot, sets ELA textbook adoption hearing
The Washington County School Board (WCSB) met on Monday, April 13, recognizing student achievements, addressing enrollment trends, and advancing a…
Read MoreColor Splash Fun Run raises money for Chipley band uniforms
The Chipley Band Boosters hosted their 2026 Color Splash Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, bringing out runners and supporters to…
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