March 10 is National Check Your Batteries Day

When it comes to home safety, few things are as important as functioning smoke alarms. These simple devices can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a fire. However, in order for smoke alarms to do their job effectively, they must have working batteries. Imagine being woken up by the shrill… Read More »

March 9 is National Meatball Day 

Meatballs are probably a gift from the heavens—there are early recipes for meatballs are found in ancient Chinese, Arabic and Roman texts—and every culture seems to have their own version! Beef, pork, and veal are most popular, but they can be made with chicken, fish or even vegan. Let’s all rejoice on March 9 in… Read More »

Washington County, Florida Emergency Management Advises of Traffic Disruptions on State Roads in Holmes and Washington County

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 – Drivers may encounter intermittent single-lane closures on S.R.… Read More »

Part 2- National Women in Construction Week is Celebrated March 3-8, 2024

Part 2- Digital Photography Technology students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida observed ‘National Women in Construction Week’ on March 8, 2024, with a series of interviews with female FPTC students enrolled in construction programs. Here is an interview with Jay, a student from Tampa, Florida currently enrolled in the FPTC  Carpentry Program.… Read More »

Part 1- National Women in Construction Week is Celebrated March 3-8, 2024

Part 1- Digital Photography Technology students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida observed ‘National Women in Construction Week’ on March 8, 2024, with a series of interviews with female FPTC students enrolled in construction programs. Here is an interview with Brooke, a dual-enrolled high school student from Vernon High School, who is looking… Read More »