Tea has been around forever, but iced tea didn’t burst onto the scene and win over America’s hearts and minds until 1904. In that year, visitors to the St. Louis World’s Fair…
Chipley, Florida Garden Club Celebrates National Garden Week
In recognition of National Garden Week, Chipley Garden Club provided multiple opportunities for the citizens of Chipley to participate in the celebration the week of June 1 and June 7. Following the…
Red Heifer Steakhouse Enjoys Huge Opening Week in Downtown Chipley, Florida in June 2025
The Red Heifer Steakhouse on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed a ‘soft opening’ on Wednesday and Thursday, June 4 and 5, 2025, enjoying an overflow crowd. The Red Heifer admonished…
Lynn Haven, Florida City Commission Schedules Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The City of Lynn Haven, Florida has scheduled a regular monthly Commission Meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9AM, as seen (below) in the agenda.
Mexico Beach, Florida City Council Schedules Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The City Council of Mexico Beach, Florida has scheduled a regular monthly City Council Meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9AM, as seen (below) in the agenda.
Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling Sets Back the White-Collar Rainbow Revolution
In a 9-0 decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, justices ruled that employers cannot discriminate against a heterosexual woman and unelected judges cannot insert intersectionality…
June 9 is National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is on June 9 and we’re all prepped to satiate our sweet cravings! Did you know that rhubarb is a vegetable? This means the delicious strawberry rhubarb…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Tiffany Walker Skillingstad for Methamphetamine
Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrests a woman on felony drug charges. Around 3:30 a.m., this morning, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies observed a vehicle stop in the roadway on St. Mary’s Rd. due…
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 4, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025 at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bonifay, Florida. Catherine was born on September…
Red Heifer Steakhouse Celebrates Opening in Downtown Chipley, Florida on Friday, June 6, 2025
The Red Heifer Steakhouse on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, opened on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4PM, and enjoyed an overflow crowd. The Red Heifer is NOT a fast food…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Devon Ellis for Animal Cruelty
On June 5, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on Carmichael Road. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant, who reported that she and her boyfriend, Devon…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests David Goddin for Methamphetamine
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators made contact with David Goddin in reference to an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Goddin was taken into custody without incident. A…
June 6 is National Higher Education Day
Less than 50% of first-time college students finish their degree in six years. The top two leading reasons for dropout are financial difficulties and poor academic preparedness. Guiding future college students through…
National Weather Service Forecasts Slight Risk of Severe Storms for Sunday, June 8, 2025
We wanted to give a heads up going into the weekend that the SPC is forecasting a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe storms for Sunday across portions of southeast Alabama and…
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 3, 2025
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida, with loving family by her side, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2025. Ruby was born on February 7, 1936…
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast Introduces 3 Bills Fighting Toxins in Florida Waterway
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced three bills today to fight back against toxins polluting Florida waterways. Each bill, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, the Toxic Health Threat Warning Act, and the Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises of Road Closures
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Florida Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All…
Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida Passes on June 5, 2025
On June 5, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most in this world, Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida ran his last mile home. His journey through sickness, of almost…
Washington County, Florida Fire Department Dispatched to Brush Fire @ Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road
At approximately 4:27 PM on June 5th, Washington County Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire off Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road. The fire was located…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests 12 in Narcotics Roundup
This week, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators conducted a small roundup targeting individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs within Holmes County. The following individuals were arrested: Christopher…