On September 12, 2023, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from an individual stating that John Allen, Jr., owner of A’s Automotive, had stolen and sold his vehicle. The victim stated he dropped a truck off with Allen nearly two years prior for automotive work. In those two years, each time… Read More »

William Eugene Lowe Sr (Gene), 93 of Altha Fl.  went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023 at his residence. Gene was  born on July 25, 1930 in Panama City Florida to William Washington and Eunice Lowe. He was of Pentecostal faith and loved the Lord and his church family. He loved… Read More »

Two tropical storms swirling in near tandem in the Atlantic Basin are keeping forecasters busy and presenting challenging forecast for their tracks. Here’s a closer look at Tropical Storm Philippe and Tropical Storm Rina that the FOX Forecast Center is tracking across the Atlantic basin: The system had been dubbed Invest 91L for several days before it… Read More »

Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security payments will get a bonus check today. A peculiarity in the payment schedule means that eligible recipients received one check on September 1 and an additional one Friday because October 1 falls on a Saturday. Payments typically come out on the first of the month. However, since… Read More »

Chipley, Florida High School celebrated a Ring Ceremony, awarding members of the 2023 CHS Baseball team their championship rings as 2023 Class 1A Baseball State Champions on Friday, September 22, 2023, as seen in this contributed photo. Members included: Freshman: Callen Scurlock Brantley Kirkland Sophomores: Lawson Corbitt Rayce Griffin Kason Nelson Aiden Wheeler Juniors: Cade… Read More »

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from Gulf Coast Hospital in Bay County, stating a male had entered the Emergency Room with a stab wound. The hospital advised the incident occurred on Fortin Court in Washington County and that the victim was transported to… Read More »

The City Council Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023 in Vernon, Florida has been cancelled. Additional information may be requested by contacting Vernon City Hall.

On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Rivertown Community Church in Chipley presents ‘A Focus on Putting Yourself First in Mind, Body and Spirit’ at the third annual Day of Empowering Women. Since the inception of this event, there has been the goal of inviting women to a safe, educational atmosphere, and Chamber motto has been ‘We… Read More »

A storm system in the Atlantic has been upgraded and called Tropical Storm Philippe, becoming the 16th named storm of the hurricane season, as it inches toward the U.S. Philippe was named on Saturday night as it increased in strength on its journey westward across the central Atlantic Ocean, as shown by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration… Read More »

You can expect these side effects from the new COVID-19 booster: Fatigue Headache Joint pain Nausea Pain at the injection site Swollen lymph nodes Some patients may also experience mild muscle aches, chills or a low-grade fever.

The City of Vernon, Florida City Council held a Final Budget Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).

On September 24, 2023, deputies and investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to Holmes Correctional Institution (HCI) to assist the Office of the Inspector General in two separate cases of individuals leaving suspected narcotics on the side of Thomas Dr. near HCI. Upon arrival, HCSO personnel learned that an inspector had observed two… Read More »

Phillip Lynn Moss born on December 24, 1966, at the age of 56 passed from this life on September 21, 2023. Son of Betty Sue Pierce; father: Norman Wilford Moss; stepfather: Eddie C. Pierce; wife: Latasha Marie Moss/ Qualls; two kids: DeAngela Lynn Moss, son Evan Leon Arthaud; mother-in-law: Groshe Arthaud; father-in-law: Charles Arthaud. Phillip… Read More »

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat,… Read More »

Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an emergency rule to outlaw gas station heroin. According to the Florida Daily, through this emergency action, tianeptine, commonly known as gas station heroin, is now on the Schedule I list of controlled substances in Florida. Commonly sold as a dietary supplement under the names Pegasus, Tianaa or Zaza Red, tianeptine… Read More »