Washington County Special Olympics athletes score big in Orlando
Washington County NewsDAKOTA TINDELL and KINSLEY COOK Special Olympics athletes from the Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) in Washington County got…
Read MoreFDOT responds to Chipley inquiries on road projects
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley recently asked the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) about issues with several road projects, answers…
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 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 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 MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreWashington County celebrates National Day of Prayer
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The faithful showed up at the Washington County Courthouse on Thursday, May 2, to sing and call out to…
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