On Sunday, March 23, around 12:30 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the area of Pooser Road and Wynn Road in Marianna, when they saw a vehicle run a stop…
Nathan Shipes, 78 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 21, 2025 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center
Nathan “Murray” Shipes, age 78, passed from this life Friday, March 21, 2025 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born in Bonifay, Florida on April 25, 1946 to Thomas Nathan…
Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation, Inc. Announces Inaugural Lionfish Tournament Hosted by Bay Point Marina
Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation, Inc. recently announced the upcoming Inaugural Lionfish Tournament, hosted by Bay Point Marina (Point South Marina), to be held on June 6 & 7, 2025. Early bird registration…
Washington County, Florida School District Opens 2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Washington County School District (WVPK, Kate M. Smith, and Vernon Elementary) we will open the new Pre-K and Kindergarten registration process for the 2025-2026 school year starting Monday, April 7, 2025. All registrations…
Wausau, Florida Town Council Schedules Special Meeting on March 24, 2025
The Town of Wausau, Florida will hold a Special Town Council Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, as seen in the agenda (below).
Downhome Street Festival Rescheduled, Comes to Bonifay, Florida on April 5, 2025
The Bonifay, Florida ‘Downhome Street Festival’ was rescheduled due to inclement weather and will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as seen in these images from the 2019 event by Goulding.
Washington County, Florida Fire Department Announces Arrival of Tanker 50 on Monday, April 7, 2025
The Washington County Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of Tanker 50, a significant addition to our fleet, as seen in contributed image (below). Tanker 50 will be officially dedicated…
March 24 is National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
We couldn’t be more excited to begin today’s celebration of National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day! Every year on March 24 this delicious little morsel hits center stage. As one of America’s favorite…
Larry Gene Snook, 78 of DeFuniak Springs, Florida Passes on March 17, 2025
Larry Gene Snook, age 78 of DeFuniak Springs, FL passed from this life on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1947 In Aurora, MO to the late Floyd…
Leslie Josephine Kelley, 80 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 16, 2025
Leslie Josephine Kelley, age 80 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home in Bonifay. Born Wednesday, September 13, 1944 in Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter…
Jerrettha Carter French, 64 of Ponce De Leon, Florida Passes on March 18, 2025, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida
Jerrettha Carter French, age 64 of Ponce De Leon, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. Born Monday, June 20, 1960 in Dunedin, Florida,…
Kathryn Worrell Henders, 90 of Chipley, Florida Passes on March 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathryn Worrell Henders, who left us on March 15, 2025, at the age of 90. Kathryn was a cherished member of…
Robert Harold Bowen, 83 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 20, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley
Robert Harold Bowen, 83, of Bonifay, Florida passed from this life on March 20, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Robert was born to Harold and Helen Bowen on January 3, 1942,…
March 23 is ‘Chips and Dip Day’
Every year, Chips and Dip Day is celebrated on March 23. Chips and Dip Day celebrates a perfect snack — the combination that is irresistible to everyone. Chips and dip can be…
March 22 is As Young As You Feel Day
We celebrate As Young As You Feel Day on March 22 every year. When they said “Age is just a number,” it wasn’t a lie after all. It doesn’t matter how old…