Winter is winding down as February closes out and spring is in the air as March comes in. But nothing really says spring like the day we push the clocks forward for…
Ruth Irene Shumaker Fielding, 97 of Chipley, Florida Passes on March 3, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan Alabama
Ruth was born in Chipley, Florida June 9, 1927, third daughter of Charles Henry and Doralie Cumbie Shumaker. After graduating from Chipley High School in the 1945 she married her late husband…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Annakah Morris for Cocaine
A traffic stop in Ponce de Leon led to the arrest of a woman on drug charges after K9 Timex alerted to the presence of narcotics. During the stop, a Holmes County…
Emergency Operations Center Advises of Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms on Saturday, March 8, 2025
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and Saturday night across the western Florida panhandle and southeast Alabama then Sunday across the Florida Big Bend and southwest…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Gary Powell, Jr. for Felony Firearm, Drug Paraphernalia
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, around 10:45 p.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 90 and Inwood Road when they made a traffic stop on a vehicle…
State Department to Revoke Visas of Pro-Hamas Agitators Here on Student Visas
Pro-Hamas agitators here in the country on student visas don’t appear to have much longer to carry on with their protests in the United States. Even after President Donald Trump has spoken out…
March 7 is Alexander Graham Bell Day
Alexander Graham Bell Day is celebrated on March 7 every year. It was on this day that Bell was granted a patent for “transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically,” and on March…
National Weather Service Advises of Showers and Thunderstorms Over Weekend and Low Pressure System
Showers and thunderstorms likely this weekend associated with an approaching low pressure system. A few storms could be strong to severe. Heavy rainfall also a possibility with 2-3 inches in some locations…
Social Security and OIG Partner for National Slam the Scam Day
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) join forces once again to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the sixth annual “Slam the…
Louie Mack Bowman, 92 Passes on March 3, 2025
Louie Mack Bowman, 92, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025. Louie was born on December 2, 1932, in Dothan, AL. He was the 12th of 13…
How To Convince Someone To Get Help For Their Mental Health
By: Stan Popovich There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do…
Red Heifer Steak House Coming to Chipley, Florida in April 2025
A classy, simple dining experience is coming to Chipley, Florida in April 2025, featuring some of the best fresh local beef and produce, fresh shrimp and Grouper, salad and rolls, classic desserts…
William Raymond Lewis, 71 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 5, 2025
William Raymond Lewis, age 71, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1953, in Shirley, Massachusetts to the late…
United States House of Representatives Censures Democratic Representative Al Green on March 6, 2025 for Unhinged Ranting
The House formally censured Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas on Thursday after he rudely and repeatedly interrupted President Donald Trump’s congressional address Tuesday night, March 4, 2025. After multiple disruptions and…
Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Bradley Aaron Gilbert for Manslaughter on March 4, 2025
On September 21, 2022, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office was notified that there was a deceased person within a residence on Stockholm Lane in Bayou George. When deputies arrived, the deceased victim…