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Attention Guitar Player- Tariffs and the Affordability Crisis: Why Guitar Prices Are Climbing, and Who Pays

Posted on May 4, 2026

Layered atop design and legal dramas is a macroeconomic storm: U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, and beyond have hammered the guitar supply chain. Components like tonewoods, pickups, hardware, and…

Sweet Florida Watermelons Have Arrived at Main Street Market in Downtown Chipley, Florida

Posted on May 4, 2026

Sweet Florida watermelons have arrived at Main Street Market in downtown Chipley, Florida, along with in-house cucumber salad, local eggs, A2 raw milk & cream and more. We’ve got a little of…

Slocomb, Alabama Tomato Festival Parade Now Accepting Applications

Posted on May 4, 2026

Join us on June 20, 2026 for a fun-filled morning in Slocomb, Alabama for the Slocomb Tomato Festival. The Slocomb Tomato Festival Parade is now accepting applications parade. Parade Details: • Start…

Supreme Court Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill in Major Win for Reproductive Rights

Posted on May 4, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4, 2026, temporarily restored nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth, mail, and pharmacies, halting a lower-court order that had required in-person medical visits….

U.S. ‘Project Freedom’ Escalates Tensions in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Fires on Vessels

Posted on May 4, 2026

U.S. forces launched “Project Freedom” on May 4, 2026, guiding the first merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz under naval escort after President Donald Trump declared the mission would free dozens…

Photography 101- ‘Should Skin Tones Remain Natural or Can They be Altered in Photography’?

Posted on May 4, 2026

The convention demanding neutral, realistic skin tones has become one of 2026’s most divisive battlegrounds, fueled by AI beauty filters and cultural representation debates. Historically, color accuracy via calibrated monitors, Portra film,…

There’s Always Something NEW at Salon Blow in Downtown Chipley, Florida

Posted on May 4, 2026

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming soon to Salon Blow, at 1069 Main Street in Chipley, Florida, across from Brown Funeral.

Caryville, Florida Worm Fiddlin’ Festival Slated for Saturday, May 9, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026

Take a trip to the Town of Caryville for their 15th annual Worm Fiddlin Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Festival gates will open at 9 am, and the Worm Fiddlin Competition…

Attention Older Adults: Washington County Council on Aging Empowers Through Nutrition, Care, Education and Social Support

Posted on May 4, 2026

Washington County Council on Aging operates from 1348 South Boulevard, Chipley, FL 32428 (next to the Washington County Health Department), with phone numbers 850-638-6216 or 850-638-6217. The mission of WCCOA focuses on…

Innovations Credit Union Wishes Lana Kimble ‘Happy 11 Year Innoversary’

Posted on May 4, 2026

Innovations Credit Union wishes Lana Kimble a ‘Happy 11 Year Innoversary’ on Monday, May 4, 2026.

U.S. Marshals Task Force and Walton County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Scott Hayward Rowe for Sex Offender Registration Violations

Posted on May 4, 2026

U.S. Marshals Task Force, which includes members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, arrest a sex offender for registration violations and perjury. Scott Hayward Rowe, 43, was arrested at his home on…

‘Cinco de Mayo’ Falls on ‘Taco Tuesday’, so Celebrate With Javier’s Mexican Grill in Downtown Chipley, Florida

Posted on May 4, 2026

This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5 in 2026, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day, which is, coincidentally, also ‘Taco Tuesday’ at Javier’s Mexican Grill in Chipley,…

The AI Creativity Clash: Will Human Artists Still Matter and What Can Creative People Do That AI Cannot?

Posted on May 4, 2026

In a sleek Los Angeles studio in early 2026, videographer JP Allard watches an AI tool generate a flawless 30-second advertisement in seconds- complete with custom “digital twins” voiced in 175 languages….

May 4 is International Firefighters Day

Posted on May 4, 2026

Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years…

City of Chipley, Florida Schedules ‘Operation Cleanup’ for May 4-26, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026

The City of Chipley, Florida recently scheduled the 2026 ‘Operation Cleanup’, as seen below.

Alton Kent Jr., 79 of Cottondale, Florida Passes on May 2, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026

Alton “Al” Kent Jr., 79 of Cottondale, Florida went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on March…

Part 1 of a Photographic Retrospective- 2026 Pageant Season Approaching in Northwest Florida

Posted on May 3, 2026

Part 1- Pageant season is quickly approaching in Northwest Florida and here are a few images of past pageant queens and participants from Bay, Holmes, Jackson and Washington County, Florida as seen…

Miss Watermelon Pageant in Marianna, Florida on Saturday, June 20, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026

T&C Pageantry presents Miss Watermelon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at First United Methodist Church of Marianna. Divisions include:Infant Miss Watermelon- 0/11MBaby Miss Watermelon- 12/23MToddler Miss Watermelon- 2/3YRMini Miss Watermelon- 4/5YRLittle Miss…

Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts on June 1- El Niño Expected to Drive Storm Activity

Posted on May 3, 2026

The countdown is on- coastal communities from the Gulf across the entire Eastern Seaboard are making final preparations for the start of Atlantic hurricane season- now just one month away.  A developing…

Chipley, Florida High School Set to Celebrate Graduation Ceremonies for Class of 2026 in May

Posted on May 3, 2026

Chipley, Florida High School will celebrate graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 with family, friends, teachers and administration at Philip Rountree Stadium in May, as seen in these photos from past…

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