New wine spot opens in Downtown Chipley
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz The grand opening night for 1901 On Main–a new business in Downtown Chipley where people can order wine and…
Read MoreChipley Council institutes new policy for law enforcement regarding nonviolent civil rights demonstrators
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A new policy approved by the Chipley City Council on April 9 bars local law enforcement from using “excessive…
Read MoreVernon, Chipley High receive grants
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Vernon High School and Chipley High School are getting financial boosts from a charitable organization. Vernon is receiving $50,000…
Read MoreLes Jolie Dames Club donates books to kids
Special to the NewsThe Les Jolie Dames Club of Washington County recently donated books to teachers of each of the Vernon VPK and…
Read MoreCommunity meeting examines how Downtown Chipley could be enhanced
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A public meeting held at Chipley City Hall on April 11 went over how Downtown Chipley’s look, features, and…
Read MorePotential new Chipley cellphone tower being reviewed by county officials
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A potential new 160-foot cellphone tower on Worley Road is under consideration by officials in Washington County. The matter…
Read MoreGrant Tabernacle AME Church celebrates Easter
Staff ReportEaster celebrations were held a bit early at Grant Tabernacle AME Church, as the Chipley-based house of worship hosted an…
Read MoreStaring at the sun: Locals, visitors view solar eclipse at Washington County Public Library
Though Chipley wasn’t in the path of totality and full view for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, locals…
Read MoreLaw enforcement searching for fugitive after traffic stop turns into pursuit
On Thursday, April 4, a high-speed pursuit unfolded involving a suspect later identified as Rodney Leon Broxton Jr. from Chipley.…
Read MoreChipley police arrest man after mother, son allegedly kidnapped
A man has been arrested by the Chipley Police Department (CPD) after he allegedly kidnapped a mother and son and…
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