Caryville pedestrian killed in multi-vehicle crash on State Road 77
Staff ReportA 22-year-old pedestrian was pronounced deceased after being struck by a northbound pickup truck and subsequently a southbound SUV on…
Read MoreVernon City Council hires public works positions
Ali MorelandThe Vernon City Council met Tuesday, January 20, to consider applications for open public works positions. At the January 5…
Read MoreChamber approves 2026 Board of Directors
During the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County meeting on Thursday, January 15, Chamber members approved the…
Read MoreLocal weightlifters compete at Rural State Championship
Vernon High School (VHS) senior Corissa Peterson (pictured above) placed 1st in Traditional-style and 2nd in Olympic-style weightlifting at the…
Read MoreSpirit of the Tiger at 2026 Rose Bowl Parade
Two Chipley High School (CHS) students, junior Addison Heming and senior Audrey Stephens, traveled to Pasadena, California, at the end…
Read MoreNew faith-based childcare center opens in Vernon
Little Jackets Nest Childcare, located at 2849 Church Street in Vernon, officially opened and began serving families on Tuesday, January…
Read MoreWCSO and FHP pursue armed suspect after high speed chase
According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on the morning of January 7, a Florida State Trooper was conducting traffic enforcement…
Read MoreVernon City Council swears in new council members; continues public works hiring discussions
On Monday, January 5, the Vernon City Council held a special meeting and subsequent workshop to swear in new members,…
Read MoreEducation on the road with Art of Manhood
On Monday, December 29, a group from the Art of Manhood in Chipley visited the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. The mentees…
Read MorePursuit leads to arrest on multiple charges
On December 21, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
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