Stanley Mason Hewett, age 52 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at HCA Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Born October 18, 1971, in Dothan, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ronald Gary Hewett and Janice Locke Hewett. Surviving is his wife, Amy Sims Hewett of… Read More »
Arthur Fraser, age 81 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. Born Tuesday, April 27, 1943 in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of the late Howard Fraser and the late Vera Maltby Fraser. Surviving are brothers, Noble Eugene Fraser… Read More »
Cary Carter 85, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2024, at Vitas Healthcare in Panama City, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Cary was born on July 27, 1938, in Washington County, Florida to Ledger and Pansy Carter. He made his living as a rodeo cowboy and still… Read More »
We take a trip down memory lane by celebrating National VCR Day on June 7. Though thousands of movies are available today on platforms like Netflix, there was a time when simply watching a film was a special occasion. This included purchasing or renting a VHS tape from the video store — and no, these… Read More »
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Holmes and Washington counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Holmes County: State Road (S.R.) 2 Resurfacing from Choctawhatchee River Bridge to County Road 177 and from Ten Mile Creek to the Jackson County Line – S.R. 2 drivers will encounter alternating lane closures… Read More »
On Wednesday, June 5, around 7 p.m., a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling U.S. 231 near Pike Pond Road, when he saw a vehicle with a busted windshield and an expired tag. When the deputy made contact with the occupants of the vehicle, Wendy Hagan (driver), Gabriel Reece (front passenger), and Albert Brincefield… Read More »
The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing a portion of East Blvd. from 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue on Monday, June 10th @ 7:30 a.m. for water & sewer line installation. We will update once the road is opened to thru traffic. All work is weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida published the results of their annual Water Quality Report on June 6, 2024, as seen below.
Atheist Pride Day is set aside to celebrate the atheists and agnostics around the world who make up a significant portion of the population. The day is also meant to raise awareness about the discrimination that atheists often face. According to a 2012 Pew Research Center survey, atheists and agnostics make up about 16% of… Read More »
The Northwest Florida Community Band will close their inaugural season with a program of patriotic music on Tuesday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Chipley High School Auditorium. From “America the Beautiful” to “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” the all-volunteer musicians in this ensemble will celebrate the music of our great country. The Northwest… Read More »
On Tuesday, June 4, around 5 p.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Rocky Creek Road where it was reported that a victim had been stabbed with a knife. When deputies arrived at the scene, along with Jackson County Fire Rescue, they saw severe lacerations on the victim’s forearm and… Read More »
The Washington County Tourist Development Council will be in attendance at the Washington County Board of County Commissioners at their regularly scheduled workshop on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6pm at the Washington County Government Annex.
Three individuals were arrested on felony charges after deputies execute a search warrant at a residence on Wilderness Rd. in Vernon. On June 5, 2024, at approximately 7:48 p.m. Washington County Drug Task Force executed the search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into the sell and distribution of illegal narcotics. During a search… Read More »
National Moonshine Day lights up the calendar to celebrate a unique part of American culture and history. Celebrated each year on June 5th, this day honors moonshine—a distilled spirit once made undercover to evade the law. It brings people together to remember the craft and creativity behind making moonshine. The origins of moonshine trace back… Read More »
Judy Kelley, 79 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. A celebration of life will be held in her honor from 5-7PM Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Obert Funeral Home Chapel, 731 Kirkland Road, Chipley, Florida. Obert Funeral Home in charge… Read More »