WCSB swears in new members, elects new chair
Diane M. MooreThe Washington County School Board recently swore in its newly elected members and reorganized the board with the election of…
Read MoreTornado watch issued for Gulf, Franklin counties
Staff ReportTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 577 TO INCLUDE FRANKLIN, GULF AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES…
Read MoreOperation Santa is underway
Letters to Santa have long been a tradition for children during this time of the year. The United States Postal…
Read MoreScottish Festival celebrates age-old traditions
The Chipley Presbyterian Church Scottish Festival and Highland Games and Kirkin o the Tartan were held on Nov. 19 at…
Read MoreWCSO seeks persons of interest in armed robbery
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest in an armed robbery…
Read MoreHoliday celebrations abound in Holmes and Washington
Jennifer RichHere is a rolling list of holiday happenings taking place in Holmes and Washington Counties this year.
Read MoreMexico Beach P&Z Board members removed following sunshine law violation charges
Wendy WeitzelFour members of the Mexico Beach Planning and Zoning Board were removed from office by the City Council on November…
Read MoreWrestling match to benefit wrestler, lung transplant recipient
Amid the loss of peoples faith in humanity there are some who remind us that kindness still exists. Jack Patterson…
Read MoreVernon man sentenced to 20 years for attempting to kill wife
Special to the NewsA Washington County jury listened to a woman describe being shot by her husband, then took about an hour to…
Read MoreWewahitchka firehouse bonding company sues former contractor in federal court
The bonding company acting as the surety for the Wewahitchka Fire Station project has filed a federal lawsuit against the…
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