Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties
Special to the NewsPaid advertorial by Florida Power & Light Throughout 2024, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) plans to make the following…
Read MoreChipley jeweler Robert Sapp celebrates 60 years of working
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz For 60 years, Chipley jeweler Robert Sapp has been a mainstay of the downtown business community. His decades of…
Read MoreFirefighter loses home in structure fire
Staff ReportHinson Crossroads Fire Department firefighter Steven Gaillard lost his home in a structure fire that occurred early Friday, May 17.…
Read MoreWashington County Commissioners give conditional approval for Worley Road Verizon tower
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Following months of public back-and-forth discussion, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) signed off on a 160-feet…
Read MoreSchool family event brings together community
The Washington County School District held a We Are Community family fun event on May 4 from 10 a.m. -noon…
Read MoreChipley’s Phillip Brown named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Dean’s List
Phillip Brown of Chipley has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run…
Read MoreFitzhugh Carter Foundation enhances athletics at Chipley High School
The Fitzhugh Carter Foundation has donated to athletics at Chipley High School to fund golf balls for the golf team…
Read MoreChipley Council approves dates for Council elections
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz An election date of Sept. 2–and Sept. 24, if necessary for runoffs–has been set for seats on the Chipley…
Read MoreCommunity celebrates new Chipley fire truck with push-in ceremony
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Firefighters and public officials alike put in physical effort to recognize the Chipley Fire Department’s latest fire truck on…
Read MoreVoter questions wanted for Voter’s Guide
With the August 20 primaries approaching, political campaigns are well underway in Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group is…
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