The 34th Annual Slocomb, Alabama Tomato Festival will take place at the Rec Park in Slocomb, Alabama on Saturday, June 29, 2024, as seen in these images from the 2022 event by Paul Goulding Photography. The festival features food, vendors and entertainment, including live music by national acts as part of this celebration of Alabama’s… Read More »
On April 18, 2024, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) conducted a routine traffic stop on Highway 90 at Banfill Ave. The stop was initiated due to an expired tag on a black Trailblazer being driven by Jason Brown. During the course of the stop, investigators observed Mr. Brown concealing a… Read More »
Every day is an opportunity to shower your significant other with love, but there’s an official holiday dedicated to celebrating your husband that happens once a year. Husband Appreciation Day, also known as National Husband Day or World Husband Day, is a full day intended to honor your spouse, and it falls on the third… Read More »
West Florida Electric Cooperative in Graceville, Florida today announced the winners of the recent Board of Trustees election. Myron Hudson retained his seat for an additional three years. Per Mr. Hudson: Dear WFEC Community, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your support throughout this election. Your trust and… Read More »
On April 18, 2024, deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of illegal drug activity at 1254 Hwy 179. Upon arrival, deputies were greeted at the door by a four-year-old child. Subsequent contact was made with the mother, Brittany Mixon. During their interaction with Ms. Mixon, deputies observed suspected drugs… Read More »
In early 2023, Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Division, alongside Special Agents and Task Force Officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Panama City Residence Office, initiated an investigation targeting a drug trafficking organization (DTO) led by Michael Termaine Bell from Jackson County. The investigation identified the command-and-control structure of the Bell… Read More »
On April 18, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the owner of Circle H in Vernon, in reference to a theft. Deputies along with investigators then responded to Circle H to collect any available evidence. Video footage of the suspects taking the sunglasses from a secured cabinet in the store was provided… Read More »
The Town of Wausau, Florida held a Town Council Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as seen in the video (below).
On April 19, 2024, at approximately 2:30 am, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a female requesting law enforcement. The female advised dispatch that she was hiding in the bathroom and had been injured. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to a residence on Pine Log Road. Upon arrival, law… Read More »
Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Softball took on the Malone, Florida High School Lady Tigers on Thursday, April 18, 2023, in a Senior Night Celebration, as seen by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate Photographer Madison Ross. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production… Read More »
Bottom Line: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop along a slow moving cold front across southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia Saturday afternoon. A few of these storms may be strong to severe with damaging winds the primary threat with some hail also being possible. Overview: A cold front draped over the southeast will be… Read More »
April 19 in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day, helping to give the children a voice. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs when a baby’s diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. CDH occurs in 1 in every 2500 babies, which equals to… Read More »
The Chipley Police Department is actively investigating a suspicious incident that occurred at the local Walmart. On April 17th, 2024, a woman reported a strange encounter with a group of males while at the store. According to the report, the woman experienced a concerning interaction with the individuals, prompting her to notify a… Read More »
Ms. Mildred Lynette Sparks, age 93, of Panama City, Florida passed away April 17, 2024, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. She was born May 13, 1930, in Richlands, Virginia. Ms. Sparks was preceded in death by her father, Thomas D. Blankenship and her mother, Madge Wilma Inscore Hamm. Ms.… Read More »
Holmes Creek Baptist Church is planning ‘Holmes Creek Heritage Day’ on Sunday, May 5, 2024. After worship, we will enjoy a fried chicken lunch with all the “fixin’s”. Bring your favorite side dishand dessert. Wear your overalls, plaid shirts, jeans, or FFA jackets as we celebrate our heritage. Dust off those trophies and pictures of… Read More »