Small Business Saturday® falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, December 1, 2024. In the age of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s easy to skip over the mom-and-pop shop for the big box store or online retailer. But SBS sponsors hope you don’t forget about smaller neighborhood shops. The day is also an opportunity for… Read More »
Tropical Storm Rafael is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by tonight near western Cuba, while moving generally northwest. A track into the Southern Gulf is then expected late Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a left turn into the Central Gulf from Friday into the weekend. Overview:As of 4AM EST, Tropical Storm Rafael was located near… Read More »
Today (Tuesday, November 5, 2024) is your opportunity to be a part of the election process, by casting your vote for the political candidates and political issues of your choice. This is an integral part of our government, and the reason the United States has succeeded wildly over the past 200-plus years. The United States… Read More »
November 5 is National Redhead Day, and it’s every redhead’s chance to shine with each gorgeous strand of their hair, as seen in these images (below). Redheads are often treated like the odd man (or woman) out, as they possess the rarest of hair colors. Plus, redheads are described as “fiery” and “hot-tempered.”… Read More »
Start Here- Get There. Here’s a look at the nominated Homecoming Queens on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the Chipley, Florida High School Tigers celebrated their Annual Homecoming, featuring the Homecoming Parade, as seen in Part 5 of these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography students. If you are interested in Photography- from… Read More »
Start Here- Get There. Here’s a look at the nominated Homecoming Queens on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the Chipley, Florida High School Tigers celebrated their Annual Homecoming, featuring the Homecoming Parade, as seen in Part 4 of these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography students. If you are interested in Photography- from… Read More »
Betty H. Ross, 84 of Cottondale, Florida went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Marianna, Florida. Betty was born on May 1, 1940 in Pensacola, Florida to Clinton and Bessie Haynes. She was a lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle and of the Baptist faith. Betty… Read More »
Paul and Leann Davidson, owners of Main Street Market, at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Hwy 77 (Main Street) in downtown Chipley would like to thank everyone who has supported Main Street Market for the past 16 years, as friends and customers. Recently, the Davidsons sold the market to Nathan and Savannah Nolin,… Read More »
1. Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday and are possible in portions of Cuba early Wednesday, where Hurricane Warnings and Watches are in effect. There is a risk of dangerous impacts from hurricane-force winds and storm surge in the Cayman Islands and portions of western Cuba. Tropical storm conditions are expected… Read More »
On Monday, November 4, around 5:45 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Wonder Road in reference to a suspicious person walking around someone’s yard armed with a rifle. Three deputies immediately responded and attempted to de-escalate the situation, eventually using less lethal force on the suspect. At that time, the suspect raised his… Read More »
On November 1, 2024, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators arrested Lisa Thomas on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. The arrest followed an undercover operation in which Thomas arranged to purchase an ounce of methamphetamine. After completing the transaction, Thomas was taken into custody by HCSO investigators.
On November 2, 2024, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 79 for a traffic infraction. The driver was identified as Nicole Selman, with Andrew Doty as the passenger. K9 Paycheck was deployed to perform a free air sniff around the vehicle, alerting to the presence of narcotics. Selman subsequently… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council will hold a Monthly Workshop on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30, as seen in the agenda (below). 20241030192100
James Earl Morris, 62 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on July 2, 1962 in Graceville, Florida to Roland Dalton Morris and Willie Mae Finch Morris. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, James owned and operated… Read More »
TSgt. Carl Jorgen Olsen, age 67, of Bonifay, Florida passed away November 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 9, 1957, in Munich, Germany to the late Irving Olsen and Karin Olsen. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne. Carl is survived by… Read More »