County starts to get public input for flood vulnerability assessment
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Where would flooding occur in Washington County years from now if another powerful storm hits and what parts are…
Read MoreCommunity fixture Garett Valcourt steps into role as new local reporter
Staff ReportA familiar face is now helping bring news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group recently…
Read MoreTourist Development Council gears up to celebrate Washington County bicentennial
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County is nearing its bicentennial, which the Tourist Development Council (TDC) is excited to recognize. The bicentennial day…
Read MoreCounty aims to help people addicted to opioids
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Funding received from a lawsuit settlement against the pharmaceutical industry will go towards assisting people in Washington County who…
Read MoreCounty going after grants to fund road resurfacing, repaving
Washington County has settled on the exact roadways and bridge they will pursue grants for in order to fund resurfacing,…
Read MoreDeidra Pettis announces candidacy for Supervisor of Elections role
Special to the NewsCurrent Washington County Supervisor of Elections Deidra Pettis announced her campaign for this year’s election to remain in the position.…
Read MoreJoe Taylor runs for reelection as school superintendent
Washington County School District Superintendent incumbent Joe Taylor sums up his platform as “experience, excellence, ethics.” “Those qualities defined my…
Read MoreRenea Adams Peters seeks office of property appraiser
Renea Adams Peters is announcing her intentions to become a candidate for the office of Washington County property appraiser. The…
Read MoreTourist Development Council discusses potential for multi-day events in Washington County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a member of the Washington County Tourist Development Council. The…
Read MoreCounty EMS set to purchase new ambulance
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Emergency Medical Services Director Randy Truette received approval from the County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to…
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