NAACP hosts collaborative discussion with local public safety agencies
Ali MorelandOn Friday, May 15, the Northwest Florida NAACP Branch 5486-B hosted a Community Talk and Collaboration Luncheon focused on strengthening…
Read MoreFatal crash reported on State Road 77
Staff ReportA fatal two vehicle collision occurred on State Road 77 on Thursday, May 21, involving a sedan and a pickup…
Read MoreWAVE athletes bring home seven medals from Special Olympics State Summer Games
Washington Academy for Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) athletes competed at the Special Olympics State Summer Games held May 15 and 16…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreVernon council updates personnel policy and announces low cost rabies vaccine day
The Vernon City Council met Monday, May 18, for a regular meeting where members approved an updated personnel policy and…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H hosts annual Public Speaking Contest
Washington County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, May 14, showcasing the confidence, communication skills, and…
Read MoreWashington County BOCC moves school referendum to ballot, sets hearing on Sunny Hills MSBU
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners addressed several items during its regular meeting Thursday, May 14, including advancing the…
Read MoreWashington County encourages residents to improve address visibility for faster emergency response
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is reminding residents that clearly visible address numbers can save valuable time during…
Read MoreVHS’s Corissa Peterson signs track and field scholarship with Columbus State University
Vernon High School (VHS) is celebrating senior Corissa Peterson (pictured center), who recently signed a track and field scholarship with…
Read MoreMay Day celebration brings community together at Campbell Park
The South Washington County Black History Society hosted its Millers Ferry May Day Celebration on Saturday, May 16, at Campbell…
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