KMS fifth graders recognized in Florida Power & Light 4‑H Public Speaking Contest
AMBER PATINOKate 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
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.…
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