Potential new Chipley cellphone tower being reviewed by county officials
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz A potential new 160-foot cellphone tower on Worley Road is under consideration by officials in Washington County. The matter…
Read MoreWashington County schools closed Thursday due to anticipated severe weather
Staff ReportSchools in Washington County will be closed Thursday, April 11, due to a forecast of severe weather. “The safety and…
Read MoreSuspect in custody after shooting at vehicles on I-10
Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version to include the name of the suspect and charges.…
Read MoreVernon land judging teams test themselves in competition
Special to the NewsThe Vernon FFA land judging teams competed in their district land judging competition in Cottondale on March 12. Vernon Team…
Read MoreCouple pass through Chipley, Bonifay during national bike ride to raise money for breast cancer research
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Al and Terry Reszel recently traveled through Holmes and Washington counties when going down Highway 90 during a long…
Read MoreTikTok showcasing Vernon High maintenance issues draws outrage
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include comments from Principal Ellen Grainger. A video from student Jonei…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt brings together community
Shivers Park in Chipley was filled with kids and parents enjoying an early Easter celebration on March 27. Kids scrambled…
Read MoreCommunity fixture Garett Valcourt steps into role as new local reporter
A familiar face is now helping bring news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group recently…
Read MoreMongoven demolition begins
GARRETT VALCOURTChanges in Chipley are expected soon as demolition on the interior of the historic Mongoven building began. The building at…
Read MoreOwners of county’s first liquor store excited to bring new business to town
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ajay Patel and his brother-in-law, Ankit Patel, have been greeting customers walking into Chipley Liquor–the first liquor store in…
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