On Friday, June 2, around 9 p.m., deputies saw Kyle Hodges, who had an active warrant for attempted burglary, and Joshua Phillmon, who had an active warrant for Violation of Probation, driving west on Highway 90 towards Marianna. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle the men were in, asked them to step out… Read More »
Sharon Kay Rogers, age 61, of Slocomb, Alabama passed away June 1, 2023, in Bonifay, Florida. She was born September 13, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Anthony Rogers, Sr., one son, Albert Rogers, her father, Raymond Hyde, and her mother, Marjorie Ellen Feazel. Ms.… Read More »
Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Friday, June 2, 2023, in the Gulf of Mexico on a track taking the cyclone south toward the western tip of Cuba. National Hurricane Center forecasters said in a 1:30 p.m. advisory that Arlene had sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and… Read More »
Many Country music fans were disappointed this year when Morgan Waller canceled his appearance at the Jim Beam Gulf Coast Jam in June 2023, but those same fans should be happy to hear that Waller has agreed to appear at the event next year, in June 2024, according to sources.
Vernon, Florida High School this week released the list of A and A/B Honor Roll students for the Fourth 9 Weeks of the 2021-2022 school year, as seen below. Albritton, Luke 09 A Honor Roll Flick, Emily 09 A Honor Roll Greubel, Nicholas 09 A Honor Roll Johnson,… Read More »
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Thursday, June 1, 2023 that they are waiving the licenses for saltwater and freshwater fishing in June. Florida residents and visitors alike can fish during two license-free weekends: June 3-4, 2023 for saltwater and June 10-11, 2023 for freshwater. The FWC encourages everyone to take advantage of… Read More »
The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing a portion of Forrest Avenue from Sinclair Street to Iona Street on Monday, June 5th @ 7:30 a.m. for installation of new services. We will update once road is opened to thru traffic. Any questions please call Public Works @ 850-638-6346. Road closure is weather dependent and… Read More »
One of many annual 2023 July 4 commemorations in the region will be the Downtown Lynn Haven, Florida Independence Day Celebration, this year on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, featuring a parade on Highway 77 followed by a patriotic festival at Sheffield Park, as seen in these photos of the 2018 event by Paul Goulding Photography.… Read More »
Live Oak Baptist Church in Vernon, Florida will hold their annual ‘Back 2 School Bash’ on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 10AM to 1PM, as seen in these photos from the 2021 event on August 14, 2021, by Paul Goulding Photography. Backpacks, dental/vision screenings, sports/school physicals, vaccines, vendors, food distribution, clothes giveaways and more will… Read More »
The City of Panama City will be offering a ‘Salute to Freedom’ patriotic celebration, concert and festival on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the panama City Marina. From 11AM until 9:30PM enjoy live music, food trucks and entertainment for the kids, featuring a big fireworks show at 9PM.
Willie Estelle “Kitty” Roberts, 81, passed into her eternal home on May 30, 2023 in Marianna, FL. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She has been a member at Eastside Baptist Church for over 40 years. She loved her church, her church family, and her Sunday school class that she… Read More »
On May 27, 2023, deputies with the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle pulling a trailer with no lights. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Christopher Spicer of Westville, who does not have a valid driver’s license. During the stop, K9 Buck conducted a free air sniff… Read More »
The Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office recently arrested the following individuals on drug related charges: Leonard Phillips – possession of methamphetamine, cultivation of marijuana, possession of controlled substance (three counts) Jeff Scates – possession of drug paraphernalia Jim Curry – possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia The following people are… Read More »
A patriotic celebration and an opportunity to join the community for a day filled with live music, food vendors, kid’s entertainment and fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at TJ Roulhac Enrichment Center in Chipley, Florida, hosted by local business Splash and Dash.
On Wednesday, May 31, around 12:30 a.m., our office received a call that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was headed towards Jackson County in an active pursuit with a reckless driver who had previously fled from the Panama City Police Department. Deputies were stationed near the county line and saw the vehicle turning onto Highway… Read More »