A new cell tower project passes through Washington County Planning Commission
Washington County NewsWashington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at…
Read MoreJohn Hawkins arrested on multiple charges in Bonifay arson
GARRETT VALCOURTThe Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives, along with Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, has made a second arrest in connection…
Read MoreVernon Residents Raise Concerns Over Residential Property’s Commercial Use
Vernon residents expressed significant concerns during last week’s city council meeting regarding a residentially zoned property applying for a business…
Read MoreWashington County Tourist Development Council looks to present lodge tax increase proposal on November ballot
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A 2% increase in the tourism lodging tax for Washington County could be decided by voters during the general…
Read MoreWashington County Board Chairman David Pettis: FEMA said to be in error on lack of reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to not be reimbursed by FEMA for contractor work after Hurricane Michael, Board of County…
Read MoreWashington County Commissioners give conditional approval for Worley Road Verizon tower
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Following months of public back-and-forth discussion, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) signed off on a 160-feet…
Read MoreVoter questions wanted for Voter’s Guide
Staff ReportWith the August 20 primaries approaching, political campaigns are well underway in Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group is…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon announces campaign for County Commission
Special to the NewsBenita Crittendon has announced her intention to run for the District 5 seat on the Washington County Board of County…
Read MoreCounty looks to outside agency for help with building inspection services
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With the rate of development and growth happening in Washington County, the County’s building department has its hands full…
Read MoreLibrary looks to assume Sunny Hills Community Center operations
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Public Library Director Renae Rountree has proposed the library handle operations for the Sunny Hills Community Center,…
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