Michiko Johnson, 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 at Billy Johnson’s home in Wetumpka, Alabama. Michiko Kobayashi Johnson was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 16, 1933. She was married to her husband, the late Larry Maxwell (Mack) Johnson, for 66 years. Mack Johnson preceded her in death on… Read More »
Welcome to 2024 and what a year this promises to be! Your Chamber has been working diligently on a year’s worth of events that promise to be enlightening, informative, and entertaining…stay tuned! In an effort to make our monthly networking events more accessible to everyone, we have made changes in the scheduling whereby we will… Read More »
Join the Washington County, Florida Public Library as Sean Gaskell performs on Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024, with a music and educational program of the West African kora, a 21 string harp.
Contributed by: Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary. As a result, here are 7… Read More »
Not to be confused with World Milk Day on June 1, National Milk Day falls on January 11 to observe the very first time milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles. It took until 1878 before anybody thought to fill bottles with milk and seal them with waxed paper. Before that, conditions for storing milk… Read More »
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following update after the morning briefing of local agency heads: Many roads still have severe damage and road blockage. Please be cautious while driving and stay off the road unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to be on the road, please be extra cautious of linemen… Read More »
Niacin flush may occur after taking large supplemental doses of niacin (vitamin B3). This vitamin is often used to treat high cholesterol levels. While uncomfortable, the warm, itchy, red skin is not dangerous. This article reviews symptoms of niacin flush, how long symptoms last, and guidance to minimize skin flushing. High doses of supplemental niacin in the form… Read More »
What comes to mind when you think of intelligence? Some may think book smarts, some may think street smarts, and others will argue it’s a combination of both. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “intelligence” as the: ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one’s… Read More »
The craziness continues as on Thursday, January 4, 2024, current and former NCAA female athletes, coaches, and parents have planned a rally outside of the 2024 NCAA Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, to demand that the organization refuse to allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. The 4th annual “Our Bodies, Our Sports” rally will… Read More »
Nearly 2,000 migrants being sheltered in a tent shelter in New York City are being transferred to a nearby high school, where the students will have to pivot to remote learning due to the disruption it is causing – sparking outrage from residents and local politicians. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office said it is moving… Read More »
In the wake of the recent severe weather event, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following updates: There are no reported fatalities in Jackson County at this time. Seven people were transported with injuries, five with minor injuries and two with critical injuries. This morning, there were approximately 2500 customers without power, that… Read More »
Peculiar People Day is here to celebrate the leaders of the strange and unusual, those who refuse to succumb to the world’s idea of what is normal and sane. They challenge the status quo and utterly rebuke the concept that that which is out of the ordinary is bad. Whether they simply dress in their… Read More »
An emergency boil water notice has been announced for Vernon, Florida on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 due to a loss of water pressure.
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Washington County, Florida Emergency Operations Center declared a state of emergency for the county. Washington County EOC is activated to Level 2 partial activation, with multiple Power Line and trees down across the county. Assessments and Clean-up are underway. In addition, three minor home damages reported. The Washington County… Read More »
Spanish Trail Playhouse is proud to present the award-winning Tallahassee-based band,323, in concert one night only on January 13 at 7:00pm CST. This live concert is the first STP Artist Seriesevent of Season 17. With their tight harmonies and stunning vocal arrangements, 323 brings anexperience you don’t want to miss! 323 is a band from… Read More »