Idell Strickland Anglin, age 93, of Ebro, Florida passed away June 17, 2023, at Bonifay Nursing Home in Bonifay, Florida.   She was born December 13, 1929, in Ebro, Florida to the late Ira Strickland and Zellie McKinney Strickland.   In addition to her parents, Idell was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George… Read More »

On Monday, June 19, employees of Ford Farms found a man, later identified as Michael Armon Holton, attempting to break into a chemical shed on the property. When Holton saw the employees, he fled on foot into a corn field. Deputies were called and immediately surrounded the field. While deputies were securing the scene, dispatch… Read More »

The Washington Count Board/Commission will attend a training session on All-Hazard Preparedness on June 20, 2023 at the Emergency Operations Center at 2300 Pioneer Road, Chipley, Florida.  While no business of the Washington County board or commission will be discussed or acted on, the meeting is open to the public.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring Invest 92L as it has a high chance of tropical development as it spins across the Atlantic. Invest 92L is moving westward across the Atlantic and is expected to continue to organize into a tropical depression or tropical storm within the next day or two. And while the NHC… Read More »

The Majestic Oaks event center in Vernon, Florida is planning an old-fashioned July 4, 2023 Patriotic Celebration on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 11AM until 3PM.   

On June 13, 2023, deputies with the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on T. Bruner Lane in reference to a narcotics complaint.   Contact was made with two residents, Joseph Singletary and his son, Joseph Singletary, Jr.   A consensual search of the home and a probable cause search of Singletary… Read More »

The Jackson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicant for multiple positions.   Check the website for a list of Job Openings and apply online at https://jacksoncountyfl.gov/about/employment-opportunities/  

The City of Graceville, Florida has announced ‘Amnesty Clean-Up Days’, to take place on June 15-17, 2023, with free disposal of trash items.

The Grace and Glory Worship Center in Chipley, Florida has announced a Patriotic Celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with activities, including food, starting at 7PM and Fireworks starting at 8PM.

Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida is proud to host its third Back-to-School Supply Drive July 24 through August 6, 2023 to coincide with Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. The drive will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County. Drop off your school supply donations at the Mall Management Office, Forever 21,… Read More »

Kathleen Stanley Evans, age 70, of Marianna, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center. Kathleen was born on January 10, 1953, in Blank, MS. She lived in Vicksburg, MS, where she met the love of her life, Mike.  They started their family and moved to Marianna,… Read More »

Leamon Rogers, age 87, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 15, 2023, at his home.   He was born January 19, 1936, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Clyde Rogers and Sarah French Rogers.   In addition to his parents, Leamon was preceded in death by three brothers, Lonnie Rogers, Franklin Rogers, and Jimmy Rogers… Read More »

Part 2- The Vernon, Florida High School Yellow Jackets Basketball team beat the Samson, Alabama High School Tigers on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Poplar Springs, Florida, as seen by Paul Goulding Photography.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced today the culmination of a narcotics investigation with the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana. MDMA, and alprazolam.   On June 13th, 2023, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted the investigation which led to a traffic… Read More »