The Town of Wausau, Florida held a Regular Monthly Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5PM, as seen in the video (below).

Despite having a very effective and easily available vaccine, measles outbreaks have continued to pop up in the United States over the last two decades. Most recently, there have been eight cases confirmed in Philadelphia since December 2023, all among unvaccinated individuals. Additionally, a person with measles traveled through D.C.-area airports and cases have been identified in Delaware, New Jersey and Washington state, according to local reports.… Read More »

The National Weather Service has advised of potential severe weather conditions over the next day or so. Isolated Severe Thunderstorms are possible on Thursday over the Florida Panhandle and Southeast Alabama. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms on Thursday. Isolated Severe Thunderstorms are expected on Saturday, mainly over Alabama and Georgia. There is… Read More »

On January 24, celebrate National Compliment Day by going all out with praise. The power of a compliment is pretty remarkable: either giving or receiving one can boost your happiness and confidence- making the act a win-win. You never know when someone could use some good vibes, so spread the positivity by giving someone a reason to smile.… Read More »

William Edward Ferrell, 61 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with Lord on January 18, 2024, at his residence. William was born on October 6, 1962 in Brunswick, GA to Jimmy Bradwell Ferrell Sr. and Elizabeth Sumner Boggs. He was a resident of Chipley since 2015 coming from Panama City Beach, Florida. William was… Read More »

The City of Vernon, Florida held a Regular Monthly Council Meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).

The City of Vernon, Florida has scheduled a Special Workshop Council Meeting for Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5:30PM, as seen in the agenda (below). Workshop agenda 01232024

Two unrelated traffic stops lead to felony drug arrests in Washington County over the weekend. On Saturday, January 20th, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop near Corbin Road and Orange Hill Road. A brief check of the license plate revealed the registration on the vehicle was expired but the decal… Read More »

Are you more of a Tabasco person, or are the spicy chili peppers of Southeast Asia the ones that get your mouth watering? Should hotness be combined with salty flavors or rather sweet ones? Whatever you believe and whatever your preferences, if you are one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite… Read More »

Johnny Finch, 62 of Chipley, passed from this life on January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born October 16, 1961 to DC Bosie and Altha Mae Riley Finch. Johnny enjoyed his work as both a Truck Driver and Surveyor for many years. He loved spending time outdoors and was a member of Gap… Read More »

Postage stamp prices are on the rise and will increase by another 2 cents starting Sunday. Why it matters: The U.S. Postal Service’s third rate hike in 12 months will push the price of a first-class stamp up to 68 cents. The Postal Service said in a statement that the price adjustments are needed as “inflationary pressures on… Read More »

Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good from not-as-good.  “The Fiesta Hybrid, particularly the models from 2011 to 2015, have had issues with their dual-clutch automatic transmissions,” said Joe Giranda, Director of Sales… Read More »

Virginia Susan Stevenson, age 82, of Bonifay, Florida passed away January 17, 2024, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab in Bonifay.   She was born March 17, 1941, in Covington County Alabama to the late Charlie B. Hudson and Nellie A Collier Hudson.   In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by one… Read More »

Get your oyster crackers ready, it’s National New England Clam Chowder Day! This area staple is celebrated each year on January 21, paying homage to the iconic bowl of deliciousness. This local delicacy full of clams simmered in a creamy clam broth with tender potatoes and onions is a SouthCoast tradition. It may be made… Read More »

Caitlyn Rose Chapman, age 26, of Bonifay, Florida passed away January 19, 2024 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.   She was born July 10, 1997, in Panama City, Florida. Caitlyn was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Samuel Reed Grantham, paternal grandfather, Broward Lee Chapman, and paternal grandmother, Florence Shirlene Chapman.  … Read More »