The Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office and the Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida are on scene of a traffic crash near the on-ramp of Interstate 10 and State Road 285. The southbound lanes of 285 are blocked at this time. Please expect extended delays and take an alternate route if this is part… Read More »
House hunting has been a rather quick endeavor for most U.S. renters. Over half (58.5%) who moved between 2019 and 2021 found a new place to live in less than a month. The recently released 2021 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows how those who moved into rental units between 2019 and 2021 searched for their… Read More »
Southern Lights Productions is in it’s 5th year helping talented people reach new heights with this year shaping up to be the biggest talent event we’ve seen yet. This year there will be more prizes than ever from up to $10,000, recording deals, studio time, Chipola scholarships, a video deal, and even the audience choice… Read More »
Today, Representative John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies reported out their Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 bill to the full House Appropriations Committee: “This bill fulfills the FY24 President’s Budget Request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), fully funding veterans’ health… Read More »
Isolated instances of severe storms with damaging wind and hail are possible this afternoon, May 17, 2023, into early this evening. In addition, pockets of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding. Unsettled conditions will continue today with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon. A few storms may briefly… Read More »
The Town of Wausau will 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 15th 2023 at 5:00 PM
A 1982 play by Jane Martin composed of eleven ten-minute monologues, each featuring a different woman who talks about her life. The play includes the pieces, “Fifteen Minutes,” “Scraps,” “Clear Glass Marbles,” “Audition,” “Rodeo,” “Twirler,” “Lamps,” “Handler,” “Dragons,” “French Fries,” and “Marks.” Talking With deals with the personal ordeals of each female character. Many of… Read More »
Student Photographers from Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida visited the new ‘Splash Pad’ in Chipley on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, as seen in these images of and by FPTC students. If you have an interest in photography, video or television production, audio recording, radio production, drone technology and FAA Part 107 Licensure, Photoshop,… Read More »
Hitting the trail more than a half-century ago, National Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 to encourage biking as an alternative to driving to work. Today, the observance is part of National Bike Month which helps to raise awareness of “commuting without polluting”. May is also when the National Bike Challenge kicks off, and the challenge continues through… Read More »
According to the US Census, women, already the majority of home-based workers in 2019, increased to a slightly larger share of a growing home-based U.S. workforce in 2021, after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home was among the safety measures adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (which has since been lifted)… Read More »
The week of June 4-10 has been proclaimed National Garden Week by the City of Chipley. It is the week celebrating annually by National Garden Club. Chipley Garden Club will be sponsoring activities around town starting with counting Monarch Spinners. How many can you count around town? All activities are free and open to the… Read More »
Holmes County, Florida High School Volleyball is offering a Summer Volleyball Camp on May 29 through June 1, 2023 for ages 9-18, featuring special guest Gianna Hooper. Call 850-547-9000 Extension 2611 for more information.
Deborah ‘Debbie’ DeYoung Helms, age 71, of Bonifay, Florida passed away May 14, 2023, at her home. She was born October 10, 1951, in Parsons, Tennessee, to the late William F. DeYoung and Mae B. Zavesky DeYoung. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her father-in-law, H.L. Helms, mother-in-law, Edna E.… Read More »
Congratulations to the three Speech Contest Winners from Roulhac Middle School in Chipley, Florida at the RMS 4-H County Level Speech Contest on May 16, 2023. As seen in this contributed photo, seen right to left, with Chipley Mayor Tracy Andrews, are: 1st place -Kinsley Longo 2nd place- Abigail Black 3rd place –… Read More »
According to investigators with the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office, there is an ongoing investigation into the death of a two year old child at a home on Highway 81 in the Prosperity community on May 16, 2023. This investigation is in the very early stages and there will be updates as more information is… Read More »