Foster Folly News

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…

George Walten Gauss, age 78, of Westville, Florida, passed away February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 25, 1947, in Chipley, Florida. George was preceded in death by…

William Mitchel Bolden, age 68, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away February 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 8, 1957, in Graceville, Jackson County, Florida to the late Joseph…

Margaret Elaine Roche, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. Born on March…

Walter Carl Braxton Jr., age 92, of Westville, Florida passed away February 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Westville, Florida to the late Walter Carl…

By: Stan Popovich Using drugs and alcohol will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions…

Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of our newest full-service branch, right in the heart of Bonifay! Located at 402 N Waukesha Street, our Bonifay branch brings local…

Who will be crowned the Strawberry Shortcake Queen People’s Choice Winner? PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING IS NOW OPEN! This special title goes to the contestant with the MOST votes — and the winner…

‘Our dedicated employees are what makes West Florida Electric Cooperative the success that it is’, said George Clayton Owens, WFECA Trustee for District 6, in reference to the retirement ceremonies of Roger…

WestPoint Home Bed & Bath Factory Outlet in Chipley, Florida has offered the lowest prices in the Florida Panhandle on name brand household items, including comforters, sheets and pillows, towels, apparel and…

It is often said that you should never trust a man with soft hands. But why is this? Is there any truth to this saying? We might be a little tongue-in-cheek here,…

For those with a grouch in their lives — which is actually most of us — there is nothing better than Do A Grouch A Favor Day, which is celebrated on February…

For many Americans, Presidents Day is a welcome respite from work or school, an opportunity for a winter getaway, or simply a chance to take advantage of holiday sales. But this is…

Harold Smith, Sr., age 82 of Hartford, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. Born Monday, March 1, 1943 in Slocomb, Alabama,…

A prominent seniors group forecast that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027’s payments will be a 2.8 percent increase, coming after the federal government released new data on inflation. In…

Susan B. Anthony Day is celebrated on February 15 every year. This day marks the birth of Susan Brownell Anthony, who was one of the most influential women in American history. To…

A look back a half-dozen years to an interview with the late Washington County, Florida District 5 Commissioner Steve Joyner as he speaks about the importance of fiscal responsibility and the ability…

Christopher (Chris) Lee Jones, 52, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026, at his much-loved home in Westville, Florida. Born in 1973, Chris was a devoted servant of Christ,…

Countywide Burn Ban in Effect – Washington County, Florida The Washington County, Florida Board of County Commissioners has issued a countywide Burn Ban effective immediately. Due to severe drought conditions, low humidity,…

Stormy weather is expected to pass through the area today. Here are the highlights. 1) There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather today across much of the…