Community fixture Garett Valcourt steps into role as new local reporter
Staff ReportA familiar face is now helping bring news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group recently…
Read MoreMongoven demolition begins
GARRETT VALCOURTChanges in Chipley are expected soon as demolition on the interior of the historic Mongoven building began. The building at…
Read MoreOwners of county’s first liquor store excited to bring new business to town
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ajay Patel and his brother-in-law, Ankit Patel, have been greeting customers walking into Chipley Liquor–the first liquor store in…
Read MoreNew dive center opens in Vernon
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Given the amount of springs in the area and proximity to Panama City Beach, it’s fitting that a dive…
Read MoreChipley Council broadcasts meeting on social media
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley is joining other municipalities in posting their City Council meetings live on Facebook. The March…
Read MoreUPDATE: Missing teen found
STAFF REPORT UPDATE: The teen was safely located in Savannah, Ga. The Chipley Police Department was able to locate her…
Read MoreChipley High substitute teacher allegedly let students vape in class
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A former substitute teacher at Chipley High School was alleged to let students vape in the classroom, according to…
Read MoreTourist Development Council discusses potential for multi-day events in Washington County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a member of the Washington County Tourist Development Council. The…
Read MoreCounty seeks public input for flooding vulnerability assessment
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: The March 26 meeting was rescheduled after the publication of this story. A public meeting will be…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue to discuss delay in FEMA reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Chairman David Pettis and County Administrator Jeff Massey will handle task orders for…
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