The 34th Annual Slocomb, Alabama Tomato Festival will take place at the Rec Park in Slocomb, Alabama on Saturday, June 29, 2024, as seen in these images from the 2022 event by Paul Goulding Photography. The festival features food, vendors and entertainment, including live music by national acts as part of  this celebration of Alabama’s… Read More »

The 2024 Panhandle Watermelon Festival is scheduled to kick off on Friday evening, June 21, 2024, at Trawick Park in downtown Chipley, Florida, as seen in these images by students in the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of… Read More »

On 5/29/24, HCSO communications was notified that Samson PD was in pursuit of a vehicle southbound on Highway 81.   Before deputies could arrive in the area, Samson PD advised they had cancelled the pursuit in the area of Highway 185.   An HCSO deputy was patrolling in the area and observed the suspect vehicle… Read More »

The Lost Mummy Escape Room hosted by the Chipley Branch of the Washington County Public Library. As an explorer, you’ve always dreamed of adventuring through Egypt. It’s where Howard Carter discovered the remains of the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamun.  But did Carter have a secret?  Something he never told anyone?  Are the rumors of a hidden… Read More »

With a shotgun start at 8AM, the Annual Chipley, Florida Kiwanis Invitational Golf Tournament will kick off at Sunny Hills Golf Course on Friday, June 14, 2024. Typically fielding a large number of teams, the event is organized and executed by the Chipley, Florida Kiwanis Club, which raises money to support local educational efforts, including… Read More »

A Vernon woman is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Washington County. On May 25th, around 8:30 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle near the intersection of State Road 79 and Dawkins Street in Vernon. The driver, 54-year-old Priscilla Ann Shivers, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine,… Read More »

Brian James Propes, 42, of Chipley Fl passed away on April 27, 2024 at his residence. Brian was born on May 1, 1981 at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida to James F. Propes and Barbara A. Propes (nee James). He served his country in the United States Army, and was very proud to… Read More »

Part 3- The Vernon, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium, as seen in Part 3 of these images by graduate Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Cameron Taylor. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array… Read More »

Every May 28, National Hamburger Day celebrates America’s most iconic food. Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special sandwiches. Originating in Hamburg, Germany, the hamburger as we know it was developed in Seymour, Wisconsin, a town still famous for its hamburger… Read More »

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Memorial Day 2024 is held on Monday, May 27.  Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday… Read More »

The Vernon, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium, as seen in this video clip produced by the Florida Panhandle Technical College Television Production Technology Program.  Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production programs… Read More »

Part 2- The Vernon, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium, as seen in Part 2 of these images by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production… Read More »

Part 1- The Vernon, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Memorial Stadium, as seen in Part 1 of these images by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production… Read More »

Start Here- Get There. Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida visited Falling Waters State Park on Thursday, May 23, 2024, documenting flora and fauna, as seen in these photos of and by FPTC students. If you are interested in Photography- from Street Photography and Headshots to Studio Models, from Sports to… Read More »

Jenell Hall went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Jenell is survived by her two daughters: Vicki Hall of Santa Rosa Beach , Florida and Joli Hartzog (Robert Stacey) of Chipley, Florida; Four grandchildren: Tristan… Read More »