Leah Pettis hits a high note: Chipley native’s gospel dream takes center stage
GARRETT VALCOURTLeah Pettis, a Chipley native, has been passionate about Southern Gospel music since she was 14 years old. From the…
Read MoreRinging in repairs: Church bell gets a major lift
The First Presbyterian Church in Chipley took a significant step in preserving a piece of its history on Wednesday, as…
Read MoreWashington County celebrates National Day of Prayer
Collin Breaux[email protected] The faithful showed up at the Washington County Courthouse on Thursday, May 2, to sing and call out to…
Read MoreWashington County teacher uses children’s book to teach Biblical history
Special to the NewsAlong with teaching at Grace and Glory Christian School in Chipley, Stuart Smith is also a published author of religious…
Read MoreLet’s ‘fall on our knees’ this Christmas
Sheryl BoldtAs a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed…
Read MoreDisagreeing without being disagreeable
Washington County NewsMichael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the…
Read More‘O’ Little Town’
Caleb Duncan One of the most amazing Christmas hymns is “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The lyrics are thoughtful, but…
Read MorePrepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members at your…
Read MoreOur pastor drives a Ford
Michael J. Brooks He was at the time a stem-winding pulpiteer and a denominational leader. He told of an independent…
Read MoreHappy Corner: continuation of the Howell WWII diary
Hazel TisonRecently, I wrote about the WWII Diary kept by Shouppe Howell, who participated in bombing missions over Germany and nearby…
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