National Cherry Pie Day is on February 20. With all its fruity, buttery goodness, we have our forks ready to devour this delicious dessert in all its forms — homemade or store-bought everything is better with pie! With this holiday being celebrated only a few days after Presidents’ Day, it is believed that this pie flavor… Read More »
Bank of America has acknowledged that the personal information of 57,028 of its customers has been compromised. This breach, attributed to a failure at Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a provider of insurance business process solutions engaged by the bank, poses a substantial risk of identity theft to the affected individuals. The data breach notification, filed in Maine,… Read More »
Start Here- Get There. There are currently several seats now available in the Digital Video Technology and Television production Technology programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida, according to program Instructor Paul Goulding. Photography, Drone Technology, Video Production, Audio and Television Production students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida spend… Read More »
Throughout history, brilliant minds have tried to figure out the secret behind living longer. Much of the research has credited diet and exercise, but a group of scientists expanded on previous data to suggest another theory. Researchers from Boston University and Tufts Medical Center found people who live to be 100 years old or older – called… Read More »
According to a United States Customs and Border Protection source, far fewer migrants are being released into the US in Eagle Pass, Texas compared to recent months, with detentions rising from an average of 5,000 in December to between 300-500 currently. Most migrants undergoing accelerated credible fear interviews are now quickly deported via expedited removal… Read More »
The Paris Climate Accords in 2015 set an ambitious (and necessary) goal of keeping global temperatures at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temps. But a new study says we might’ve blown past that threshold several years ago. A new study from University Western Australia Oceans Institute studied long-lived Caribbean sclerosponges and created an ocean temperature… Read More »
Patients waiting for urgent surgeries or treatment for serious diseases at general hospitals across the country are growing increasingly nervous about operating room paralysis and other disastrous consequences expected from mass resignations of trainee doctors angry over the government’s planned hike in medical school enrollment quota. Signs of a serious medical crisis are already visible,… Read More »
The Biden administration is weighing a monumental decision that could redefine the tobacco landscape. At the heart of the debate are menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, with implications that stretch far beyond mere regulation. This narrative unfolds amid a clash of public health priorities and industry pushback, promising significant impact on communities across the nation.… Read More »
On average, a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection lasts for 10 days. However, how quickly you bounce back from a COVID-19 infection depends on various factors, including your health before the infection, any underlying conditions you may have, and which variant of the virus you have contracted. This article will cover how long you can expect to… Read More »
Judy Lynn Corbin 59, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on February 15, 2024. Judy was born on September 27, 1964 to Charles and Myrna Barnes. She loved her family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Myrna Barnes. She… Read More »
Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents’ Day 2024 will occur on Monday, February 19. Did you know? Presidents’ Day never falls on the actual birthday of any American president. Four chief executives—George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan—were born in February, but their birthdays… Read More »
Candace “Candi” Newsom Hinson, 47, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on February 16, 2024. Candace was born in Bonifay, Florida on October 8,1976 to Bo and Clara Newsom. She attended Holmes County High School where upon graduation in 1994 she attended Wallace Community College. She obtained… Read More »
On behalf of the City of Chipley, Florida, the Chipley Garden Club is pleased to announce the January Yard of the Month for 2024 was awarded to Sidney & Suzanne Johnson at 1369 Forrest Avenue in Chipley. The Johnson home is a new construction and our new residents are off to a great start with… Read More »
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a rare condition that occurs when your heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. This condition develops due to a genetic change that affects your heart’s muscle proteins, which are critical in helping your heart function properly. In some cases, the thickened muscle can block the ventricles (the heart’s lower chambers), making it difficult… Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service adjusts SNAP maximum allotments, deductions and income eligibility standards at the beginning of each federal fiscal year. These adjustments are based on the cost of living (COLA adjustments), which is the amount of money needed to support a basic standard of living. For fiscal year 2024, the FNS increased maximum… Read More »