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 »
A disturbance has formed over the Gulf of Mexico and has been given a low chance (20%) of formation over the next 48 hours. The main concern at this time is heavy rain tomorrow south of I-10. An area of low pressure has formed over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico in association with disorganized showers and… Read More »
The Town of Wausau did not hold their regular meeting on May 18, 2023 due to not having a quorum. The next meeting of the Wausau Town Council will be June 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
The 33rd Annual Slocomb Tomato Festival in Slocomb, Alabama will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, 2023, as seen in these photos from the 2022 event by Paul Goulding Photography. The festival features food, vendors and entertainment, as this part of Alabama celebrates their cash crop.
Cheerleaders from the Roulhac Middle School Cheer Squad in Chipley, Florida, under the direction of Carissa Hanger, will again be traveling to Florida Panhandle Technical College in downtown Chipley, Florida for their annual team and individual photo sessions, courtesy of the FPTC Digital Photography Technology Program, under the direction of FPTC Instructor Paul Goulding, as… Read More »
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida are on scene of a traffic crash with rollover near the 86-mile marker of I-10. All westbound lanes are blocked at this time. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. There may be extended closures in the area. Westbound traffic… Read More »
WD-40, also known as ‘Water Displacement #40’ began as a research for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company, and the name comes from the project that was to find a ‘Water Displacement’ compound. They were finally successful… Read More »
Time to get our cheerleaders sized for their uniforms, according to the Chipley, Florida Pee Wee Football Association. Unpaid balances are due at the time of sizing or you will forfeit your child’s spot. When: Next Monday-Friday (6/5-6/9) Time: 4pm-5pm Where: Shivers Park Please make every effort to have your cheerleader present,… Read More »
A 9-year-old juvenile was reunited with his parents after new K-9 Hannibal assisted in the search and rescue. Around 10:30 am, on May 30, 2023 morning, a call in reference to a missing juvenile came into the Washington County Telecommunications Center. A father and son were on the walking trails at Dogwood Acres when the… Read More »
The City of Chipley, Chipley Garden Club, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. have proclaimed the week of June 4-10 as National Garden Week. Chipley Garden Club will be sponsoring activities and placing floral designs around town during the week. Monarch Spinners with activity information will be placed in town. How many can you find? Activities… Read More »
On Tuesday May 30th, 2023 at approximately 8:15am officers with the Marianna, Florida Police Department were notified of a vehicle theft that occurred on Russell Road, future site of the Jackson County School Board Bus Barn. The suspect entered a Jackson County School Board truck that had a trailer in tow. Employees of… Read More »
Donutland Express is looking for some hard working people for the bakery in Vernon. Prospective employees must have a drivers license and a great work ethic, along with a great attitude. Long hours are a must, and pay starts $11 per hour, with up to $15 hourly following successful completion of training. Drop off a… Read More »
The First Methodist Church of Chipley, Florida will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11 AM – 2 PM. The event is open to the community, and will include a Bouncy House, Pony Rides, Free Food and Drinks, along with Music & Games for all ages. First Methodist Church… Read More »
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 7063 into law, bringing great relief to our communities. The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which was already a valuable initiative, has now been enhanced to provide even more benefits. Instead of just one 14-day holiday, we now have the privilege of enjoying two separate… Read More »