One in custody on charges of sexual battery on a minor
Staff ReportOn Jan. 12, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. Following an…
Read MoreHouse to take up gun age, med mal
The House is scheduled to take up a series of controversial issues Thursday during its first floor session of the…
Read MoreWCSB recognizes 2025-2026 District Employees of the Year
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County School Board recognized educators and school employees as the 2025-2026 District Employees of the Year during its…
Read MoreWashington County Junior Beta Club members shine at state convention
Junior Beta Club members from Vernon Middle School (VMS) and Roulhac Middle School (RMS) recently competed at the Florida Beta…
Read MoreLions Club hosts free community Chili and Soup Social
The Falling Waters Lions Club of Chipley hosted a free community‑wide Chili and Soup Social at Shivers Park on Saturday,…
Read MoreSpirit of the Tiger at 2026 Rose Bowl Parade
Ali MorelandTwo Chipley High School (CHS) students, junior Addison Heming and senior Audrey Stephens, traveled to Pasadena, California, at the end…
Read MoreMovement with purpose: Local seniors build strength and connection through exercise
Each Monday and Thursday morning, a familiar rhythm fills a large room at First Baptist Church of Chipley as seniors…
Read MoreJudge rules against state on Medicaid notices
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Florida violated the constitutional rights of people dropped from the Medicaid program because…
Read MoreCommunity events planned in celebration of MLK Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several community events are taking place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and…
Read MoreNew faith-based childcare center opens in Vernon
Little Jackets Nest Childcare, located at 2849 Church Street in Vernon, officially opened and began serving families on Tuesday, January…
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