Washington County students strike a pose for the first day of school
AMBER PATINOWashington County students returned to school on August 11, marking the beginning of the new academic year. Students across the…
Read MoreBack-to-school tax free holiday to last through August
Staff ReportA tax-free month will begin Friday, August 1, to help offset some of the cost of back-to-school shopping in Florida.…
Read MoreWashington County School District funding for school supplies ends
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington County School District received state and federal funding to help buy school supplies…
Read MoreSchool family event brings together community
Special to the NewsThe Washington County School District held a We Are Community family fun event on May 4 from 10 a.m. -noon…
Read MoreBus driver discusses his experience with student gun arrest
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Recently, a high school student in Washington County was arrested after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreFlorida Panhandle Technical College hosts graduation ceremony
Loved ones, educators, and graduating students ready to enter the workforce filled First Baptist Chipley on Thursday, May 9, for…
Read MoreChipley High hosts language arts festival
Students got a unique educational opportunity on April 17 when Chipley High School hosted a mock civil court trial and…
Read MoreLes Jolie Dames Club donates books to kids
The Les Jolie Dames Club of Washington County recently donated books to teachers of each of the Vernon VPK and…
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 MoreChipley High substitute teacher allegedly let students vape in class
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A former substitute teacher at Chipley High School was alleged to let students vape in the classroom, according to…
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