On May 13, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 179-A in Westville. The vehicle was being driven by Jennifer Groce. During the stop, K-9 Paycheck…
United States Government Lost $1 Trillion in COVID Relief Funds to Fraud
The U.S. government loses nearly $1 trillion in emergency relief funds annually, according to experts. In a “60 Minutes” interview Monday night, Audient Group founder and former Government Accountability Office executive Linda Miller alleged…
‘Room 171’ Podcast Interview with Ehren Cobart on May 8, 2025 at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley
‘I See The World Differently Now’- Ehren Cobart discusses Photography and Life on the Room 171 Podcast. ‘Room 171’ Podcast Interview with Ehren Cobart, graduate Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student, about…
Washington County, Florida School Board Meets on Monday, May 12, 2025
The Washington County, Florida School Board met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2025, with the following: Coach Olivia Brock recognized VHS student Corissa Peterson. Ms. Peterson placed 7th at the Track &…
Chipley, Florida Garden Club Proclaims National Garden Week, June 1-7, 2025
The City of Chipley, Chipley Garden Club, and National Garden Club have proclaimed the week of June 1-7, 2025 as National Garden Week. To announce the week and celebrate Memorial Day, the…
Estate Sale Scheduled for May 16&17, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators
Check out this large Estate Sale on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators, as seen in these images (below). The sale is located at 6215 Tram…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Terry Gene Gilbert for Meth, Violation of Parole, etc.
A Chipley man is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Washington County. At approximately 9:45 p.m., on May 12th, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a red…
Holmes District School District’s GAP Alternative School Celebrates Graduation on May 13, 2025
GAP Alternative School, under the Holmes District School Board, is a middle and high school that offers a graduation assistance program to help students earn their diplomas. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025…
Town of Wausau, Florida Schedules Regular Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Town of Wausau, Florida has scheduled a Regular Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, as seen in the agenda (below). Type / to choose a block
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Ranketa Johnson for DUI on May 10, 2025
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, around 7 a.m., the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a possible drunk driver at a gas station in Malone. Deputies were advised…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Quincy Paul for Methamphetamine
On May 11, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dollar General located on Highway 160 in reference to a subject refusing to leave the premises. Upon arrival, deputies made…
Update: State of Emergency Declared for Holmes County, Florida Due to Storms, Tornados
Sheriff Tate has received confirmation from Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott that Governor Ron DeSantis will be issuing a State of Emergency for Holmes County following yesterday’s tornado. This declaration…
May 11 is Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this weekend, which means it’s time to honor the person who gave you life. Although the holiday was officially recognized in the U.S. in 1914, its roots trace back…
National Weather Service Advises Most Tornadic Threat is Over, With Few Isolated Strong Storms and Possible Hail Remaining
Much of the tornadic threat is done with now that warm front has lifted north. A few isolated strong storms bringing wind gusts and possibly hail can’t be ruled out through the…
May 10 is American Indian Day
American Indian Day is one of the most important days in the U.S., Native American Day is a public holiday or official state observance only in some states. However, it has been…
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning for Southeastern Alabama, Jackson and Holmes County, Florida
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Eastern Geneva County in southeastern Alabama… Southwestern Houston County in southeastern Alabama… Northwestern Jackson County in the Panhandle of…
Florida Panhandle Technical College Graduate Jenna French ‘Room 171’ Podcast Interview on May 7, 2025
‘Don’t Blame Me’- Jenna French discusses startup of a photography business on the Room 171 Podcast. ‘Room 171’ Podcast Interview with Jenna French, successful graduate student of Florida Panhandle Technical College and…
Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names of the year. 2024 marks the sixth consecutive year that families chose to stick with both familiar names. Also, for the…
Washington County, Florida Emergency Operations Center Advises of Severe Weather Over Weekend
Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain are forecast to move through the region the next couple of days. A few strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible each afternoon through the weekend…
‘Room 171’ Podcast Interview with Ehren Cobart, Florida Panhandle Technical College Graduate Photographer
Here are a few candid images from the ‘Room 171’ podcast interview with Ehren Cobart, Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate and up-and-coming photographer from Cottondale, Florida, filmed in Studio B, the production…
Chipley, Florida Garden Club’s Dorothy Odom Presents ‘Yard of the Month’ Award to Sue Scott
Chipley, Florida Garden Club member Dorothy Odom awarded Sue Scott the prestigious ‘Yard of the Month’ on May 8, 2025, as seen in the contributed image (below).
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Erik Leronn Gammons on May 5, 2025
On Monday, May 5, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Narcotics Investigators were conducting surveillance at the home of Erik Leronn Gammons, also known as “E-bay,” in Marianna, when they saw a…
City of Vernon, Florida Releases 2024 Water Quality Report
The City of Vernon, Florida released the annual Water Quality Report on May 8, 2025, as seen below.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation Honors Conservation Leaders at Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) celebrated outstanding conservation efforts across the state at the 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony, held on May 3, 2025. The event recognized individuals and organizations…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest on Hwy 183-A
On May 7, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plate at the intersection of Highway 183-A and Bridge Creek Road. During…