On December 12, 2023, Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a battery that occurred at Chipley High School. While investigating the suspect involved in the altercation, School Resource Deputies discovered the suspect had a list of names of students and teachers on his phone. The SRD’s along with WCSO investigators began to question the… Read More »

Shelia B. Morrell, 68 of Cottondale, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. Shelia was born on March 8, 1955, in Port St. Joe, Florida to Horace Braxton and Lois Pippin. Shelia was a lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle and worked at the… Read More »

James Paul Davidson, age 94, of Bonifay, Florida passed away December 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born July 15, 1929, in Washington County Florida to the late Joseph Sanford Davidson and Susan Easter Green Davidson.   In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his… Read More »

On Monday, Dec. 11, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle and trailer had been stolen and another vehicle had been burglarized at Walmart. The stolen vehicle was worth approximately $40,000 and the trailer was worth approximately $6,000 with $2,500 worth of Little Debbie snack products inside. A backpack with personal… Read More »

David Matthew “Mack” Woods, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023.   He was born in Panama City, FL to the late Lonzo Woods and Barbara (Raffield) Woods on October 6, 1961.   His given name was David Matthew Woods but he was called Mack (Like the Truck,… Read More »

Vernon, Florida held their annual ‘Christmas on the Square’, with a twist this year, as weather cancelled the annual Christmas Parade and activities on the Vernon Green, but they made lemonade out of the lemons they were dealt by holding a colorful Christmas Bazaar in the Vernon Community Center. The event included food, vendors and… Read More »

If you consume soft drinks, you might want to listen up to this one. In addition to being bad in general for your health, now these products contain foreign materials and they are being recalled. The FDA has announced the recall of 3 canned soft drinks by United Packers, LLC due to potential foreign material.… Read More »

Most people recognize poinsettias as the vibrant red and green plants that signal the beginning of the holiday season each winter, but did you know that December 12 of every year is National Poinsettia Day? Just in time for the Christmas season, National Poinsettia Day honors both Joel Roberts Poinsett, who first sent the plant back to… Read More »

Two Bainbridge, GA residents were arrested early this morning after deputies located a large amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.   At approximately 2:30 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on State Rd. 79 near Ebro.   The driver of the vehicle later identified as 19 year-old Jaquarious M. Anderson,… Read More »

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, at approximately 2030 hours, Deputy Ayers was conducting patrol in the area Kinard.   During this time, Deputy Ayers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Deputy Ayers identified the driver as Rebecca Ann Ward and passenger as Ronald Benjamin Hathaway.   During the course of… Read More »

Whether you want to take a selfie for the ’Gram, tweet your thoughts, or keep your favorite music at your fingertips, celebrate the marvelous world of apps on National App Day on December 11. Not only do apps make life easier, but they have also created a huge number of employment opportunities for developers, social… Read More »

On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 1842 hours, Deputy Ayers was conducting routine patrol in the Mossy Pond Community.   During this time, Deputy Ayers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.   After the driver gave a false name, it was discovered that his actual name was James Paul… Read More »

On December 10, 2023, a deputy with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office noticed a pickup truck parked at a gas pump at the M&M General Store for an unusual amount of time.   The deputy approached the vehicle and noticed the driver was asleep.   After knocking on the window twice to wake the driver,… Read More »

There are certain topics at Frothers Daughter that can incite froth beyond the lattes. This week there is most definitely a favorite at the mobile coffee trailer across from Florida State University: An epic snub of the local football team. “The most eloquent word besides ‘BS’ is this is very, very, very unfair, very unjust, very… Read More »

Although Saint Nicholas is associated with gift-giving and contributed to our modern understanding of Santa Claus, you shouldn’t confuse his holiday with Christmas. Saint Nicholas Day is its own holiday celebrated on December 6. Saint Nicholas Day celebrates St. Nicholas of Myra, who was a 4th century Greek bishop. He was born in the Greek city… Read More »