Vernon Elementary first graders surpass 5,000‑book reading goal
AMBER PATINOStudents in Rachel Yates’ first‑grade class at Vernon Elementary School (VES) recently surpassed an impressive milestone in the school’s Accelerated…
Read MoreCHS Boys Weightlifting makes history with first ever District Championship
Ali MorelandThe Chipley High School (CHS) Boys Weightlifting Team made school history by winning its first-ever Traditional Weightlifting District Championship, while…
Read MoreFlorida seeks to bar undocumented immigrants from state colleges
Staff ReportUndocumented immigrants would be barred from admission to state colleges under a proposed rule by the Florida Department of Education.…
Read MoreKMS fifth graders recognized in Florida Power & Light 4‑H Public Speaking Contest
Kate M. Smith Elementary School recently announced its 5th Grade Florida Power & Light 4‑H Public Speaking Contest winners. Ashlynn…
Read MoreRibbon cutting ceremony held at The Local Artisan in downtown Chipley
Downtown Chipley business The Local Artisan celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 16, marking the storefront’s addition to…
Read MoreLocal teachers recognized for advancing arts education through CRAA mini-grants
The 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
The 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
The 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…
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