The Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that transpired in the Sweetgum head area. The stolen items include a black 1954 Ford F100 (image provided is not of the actual vehicle), 4 Turbine Ford Mustang wheels, and various Ford Mustang parts. We urge the public to come forward with any… Read More »
On January 30, 2024, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle with no tag lights and conducted a traffic stop. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Eric Shaddix of Westville. A check with dispatch showed that Shaddix’s license was suspended. Deputies noticed the smell of marijuana coming from… Read More »
National Thank a Mailman Day, celebrated on February 4, is a day set aside to give recognition to mailmen across the United States. For six days of the week and 52 weeks a year, mailmen work hard to deliver letters and documents that are important to you. And they do all that they can to… Read More »
Gaynell McKinney Watson, age 80, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 1, 2024. She was born November 21, 1943, in Geneva, Alabama to the late Jessie Daniel McKinney and Virginia Ellison McKinney. In addition to her parents, Gaynell was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice A. Watson, one son, Donald Gilley, and three brothers,… Read More »
A Chipley man has been arrested for concealing a firearm at a high school basketball game. Last night, on Thursday, February 2, 2024, WCSO deputies assigned to Chipley High School for a basketball game observed a firearm in the waist band of a male cheering his team on. Deputies quickly make contact with the individual,… Read More »
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the community of Chipley, Florida and Washington County, Florida School District came together to say ‘Congratulations’ to Roulhac Middle School Principal Nancy Holley for receiving the Florida TaxWatch 2024 Principal Leadership Award. This award recognizes educational leaders who have a transitional impact on their students. Florida TaxWatch, an independent, nonpartisan,… Read More »
The Chipley, Florida High School Boys Basketball program, along with the CHS Cheerleaders, celebrated Senior Night for a group of graduating student athletes, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, as seen in these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate photographer Madison Ross. Registration is currently open for the Photography, Video and Television Production Programs at… Read More »
The Chipley, Florida High School Boys Tigers Basketball program hosted and bested the Holmes County, Florida High School Blue Devils with a final score of 67-51 on Thursday, February 1, 2024, as seen in these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate photographer Madison Ross. Registration is currently open for the Photography, Video and… Read More »
By: Stan Popovich Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health? Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away. As a result, here are 7 options you can use to start the process… Read More »
The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. Falling midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, February 2 is a significant day in several ancient and modern traditions. The Celts,… Read More »
The Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM to address grant requests from property owners and businesses in the CRA District who suffered storm damage from the severe storms that affected our area in early January. There will be at least two grant requests on… Read More »
On Monday, January 29, deputies and investigators responded to Jackson Hospital after receiving reports that a patient had multiple gunshot wounds to their person. The victim stated they had been shot at a residence in Dellwood. Investigators learned that a tussle ensued earlier that day between the victim and several males, who were attempting to… Read More »
The Washington County, Florida School District held their annual ‘Teacher of the Year’ Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Vernon High School in Vernon, Florida, as seen in Part 5 (below) of these images by students in the Digital Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida.
The Washington County, Florida School District held their annual ‘Teacher of the Year’ Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Vernon High School in Vernon, Florida, as seen in Part 4 (below) of these images by students in the Digital Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida.
The Washington County, Florida School District held their annual ‘Teacher of the Year’ Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Vernon High School in Vernon, Florida, as seen in Part 3 (below) of these images by students in the Digital Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida.