WCSB approves referendum for November ballot, sets ELA textbook adoption hearing
Ali MorelandThe Washington County School Board (WCSB) met on Monday, April 13, recognizing student achievements, addressing enrollment trends, and advancing a…
Read MoreFlorida creating high school U.S. History class for college credit
Staff ReportSome Florida high school students could be sitting in new college-level American history classes next year, as the state creates…
Read MoreColor Splash Fun Run raises money for Chipley band uniforms
AMBER PATINOThe Chipley Band Boosters hosted their 2026 Color Splash Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, bringing out runners and supporters to…
Read MoreBrief pursuit on Highway 77 leads to meth arrest
On Sunday, April 12, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreAARP Driver Safety Course coming to Washington County Council on Aging
The Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, April 22, designed to…
Read MoreWashington County EMS reflects on a decade of progress under Sheriff’s Office
SKYLA CARTERWashington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Randy Truette recently outlined the department’s operational experience, recent advancements, and future priorities,…
Read MoreSunny Hills water system concerns discussed at county workshop
Ongoing concerns about water reliability and quality in Sunny Hills were discussed during the Thursday, April 9, Washington County Board…
Read MoreSix taken into custody by WCSO after altercation in Caryville
On Friday, April 10, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a report of a physical altercation at 3909…
Read MoreCHS Band Boosters to host 2nd annual “Rhythm for a Reason” fundraiser May 2
Chipley High School (CHS) Band Boosters will host their 2nd Annual Rhythm for a Reason jazz dinner show and auction…
Read MoreGas prices rise again amid Iran war
Gas prices in Florida rose an average of 24 cents in the past week, climbing past the $4 mark as…
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