Bees are one of the most significant and important links in our food chain. Wild bees contribute significantly to crop pollination and can work even more efficiently than honey bees. Wild bees account for about a quarter of insect agricultural pollination in the United States based on some estimates, and are vital to growing blueberries,… Read More »
The Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office evacuated Chipley High School students and staff around 2PM on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 due to a bomb threat. Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews and staff are on scene at Chipley High School. All students and faculty have been evacuated safely, but no vehicles will be allowed… Read More »
Louise W. Clenney passed away at her home in Owens Cross Roads, AL on April 7. Louise was born on February 3, 1936 in Washington County, Florida to Jay and Corene Whittington. Louise was the oldest of three children, which included Roland and Billy Whittington. Both brothers preceded her in death. After graduating from Chipley… Read More »
The Washington County Community Traffic Safety Team will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CST. This meeting will be held at the Washington County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located at 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428. This meeting is open to the public.
Mercedes-Benz of Dothan, Alabama is seeking a Sales Associate for immediate hire. If you know someone, or you yourself have great communication skills, a willingness to work, and a strong desire to succeed, please come apply today! Mercedes-Benz of Dothan, Alabama offers one day off a week as well as Sundays off, and… Read More »
West Florida Electric Cooperative has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in the Graceville office. Mandatory requirements are a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college, a valid Florida Professional Engineering License (within 12 months of hire), and a minimum of three years of electrical engineering experience. Apply online… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council met in a Special Workshop to discuss the resignation of Recreation Director Timmy Garner on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below). Discussion included making the position a full-time job, removing grass cutting from the job description and refining the job description in… Read More »
The Indian Removal Act of 1830, in the words of Dan “Sky Horse” Helms, ‘made it illegal to be an Indian east of the Mississippi River’, and those Native Americans who were caught practicing any aspect of their culture faced deportation or death. Helms, who is now chief of the Santa Rosa Band of Lower… Read More »
West Florida Electric Cooperative District 6 Trustee George Clayton Owens recently took the opportunity to thank the members of the Electic Cooperative for their faith and trust in him as their elected representative. ‘I don’t take my duties as a Trustee for my constituents lightly’, said Owens ‘and I want to thank each and every… Read More »
High blood sugar levels (or hyperglycemia) are a symptom of diabetes mellitus. They are also a precursor to this disease, which can be life-limiting. When you ingest sugar or any food high on the Glycemic Index (GI), your blood sugar levels quickly increase. They peak within 45 minutes of eating. In a normal person, the… Read More »
Your community needs your voice. To effectively improve the health of our community, we must first understand the challenges and strengths of where we live, work, and play. Every 5 years Holmes/Washington County residents give input into what they feel are the health needs and concerns in our local communities. The information… Read More »
The City of Graceville, Florida has cancelled the annua Easter Egg Hunt, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023.
On April 7th, 2023 at approximately 6:40am officers with the Marianna Police Department received a call in reference to a subject entering a residence while the homeowners were inside. This incident took place at a residence between Russ Street and Wynn Street. While the residents were inside their home, a black male, entered… Read More »
William ‘Bill’ Franklin Lyster, age 86, of Leonia, Florida passed away April 5, 2023, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. He was born October 31, 1936, in Holmes County Florida to the late Leverette Franklin ‘Buck’ Lyster and Ruby Catherine Pagett Lyster. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida has cancelled their annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Vernon SportsPlex starting at 10AM.