The Border Patrol union mocked President Biden’s visit to the southern border in Texas this week. The National Border Patrol Council posted a fake joke itinerary for the 81-year-old president’s trek down to Brownsville, Texas in a tweet on Saturday — accompanied by a photo of Biden fast asleep in a beach chair. “Board AF1,… Read More »

An analysis on sleep has been released, with needs according to different ages outlined. The study highlights the importance of balancing between too little and too much sleep for a healthy life. For instance, the analysis details that people who fall asleep after midnight are 12% more at risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to those… Read More »

Sex is binary, according to the majority of British scientists in a poll. The difference between sex and gender has become an increasingly incendiary topic as activists, scientists and politicians all debate the terms and the implications they have for policy. But a survey of almost 200 scientists at British universities, conducted by The Telegraph and Censuswide,… Read More »

The Florida House has passed a bill aimed at preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces. The decision, made by an 82-26 vote, reflects a significant legislative step towards addressing homelessness.     The bill, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, seeks to offer a structured approach to the state’s homelessness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining… Read More »

National Anthem Day on March 3 observes the songs nations around the world have adopted and chosen to represent their national identity. For America, that song is “The Star-Spangled Banner” and has a rich history to match the pomp and circumstance any national anthem should garner for the country it represents. Learn all about the… Read More »

On Thursday, February 29 the Butterfly Gardening Team of Chipley Garden Club installed a new informational sign at the Joyce Carter Memorial Butterfly Garden at Falling Waters State Park. The garden has been at the park for over 25 years. The original was planted over twenty-five years old and the garden club, with help from… Read More »

During the Texas Revolution, a convention of American Texans meets at Washington-on-the-Brazos and declares the independence of Texas from Mexico. The delegates chose David Burnet as provisional president and confirmed Sam Houston as the commander in chief of all Texan forces. The Texans also adopted a constitution that protected the free practice of slavery, which had been prohibited by Mexican… Read More »

In 2023, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators began a lengthy undercover investigation into Alton “Zeke” Bailey, who resides at 20496 NE Finley Ave, Blountstown, Florida.   As a result of the investigation, Investigators applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for Bailey.   On Monday, February 26, 2024, at approximately 1921 hours, Investigators took… 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 – Drivers may encounter intermittent single-lane closures on S.R.… Read More »

There will be an Amnesty Day at the Washington County, Florida Recycling Center at 3115 Highway 77 in Chipley, Florida on Saturday, March 16, 2024, as seen below. Amnesty Day flyer March 162024

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, around 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to reports that Wesley Ranew, a former employee of the TA Travel Center, was stealing from the store. When deputies arrived, they were given surveillance footage of the incident. In the footage, Ranew can be seen taking a pair of shoes off the rack, placing… Read More »

The City Council of Vernon, Florida will meet in a Special Session on Monday, March 5, 2024, at 5:30PM, followed by the regular Monthly Workshop session, as seen in the agenda (below). Workshop agenda 030524

Employee Appreciation Day is an event, observed on the first Friday in March, meant for employers to give thanks or recognition to their employees. It was created by Dr. Bob Nelson who was a founding member of Recognition Professionals International in 1995, initially to celebrate the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees and to remind employers to thank their… Read More »

The month of February found Chipley Garden Club outside in the fresh air with the students at Kate Smith Elementary School. The children learned design and a bit of horticulture, complete with hands-on activities. This is an exciting and fun time for both the children and for the club members! All of the children’s creations… Read More »