DeSantis taps lawmaker Byrd as secretary of state

TALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican who has been at the forefront of controversial legislation supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will oversee the 2022 elections in …

One dead in interstate crash

A 21-year-old Defuniak Springs man is dead after his vehicle overturned on Interstate 10 on Friday. Just before 4 p.m. a red 2000 Nissan pickup truck was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 at …

Stabbing suspect behind bars

A Chipley man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his roommate on May 5. Washington County 911 Telecommunications Center received a call on May in reference to a possible stabbing at 3941 A …

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Man jailed for battery on LEO

A Chipley man is behind bars for battery on a law enforcement officer. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Blue Lake after a call reporting a suspicious person was …

Two arrested for stolen property

Two men are behind bars after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a hunting lease on May 10 in reference to a report of stolen and damaged property. When deputies …

Gainey found guilty of attempted second-degree murder

A jury found Shawn Thomas Gainey guilty of attempted second-degree murder on Wednesday after a two-day trial. The six-member jury took just ten minutes to deliberate, returning the guilty verdict …

State expands alligator hunting hours

Alligators in Florida will be targeted around-the-clock when the next hunting season begins in August. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule change last week …

FPTC ranked top community college in state

Florida Panhandle Technical College (FPTC) was recently named the number one community college in the state by Best Colleges. Best Colleges, an online educational planning resource, ranked …

Jury finds Gainey guilty

Day one of the attempted second-degree murder trial of Shawn Thomas Gainey began on Tuesday in a Washington County courthouse with Chief Circuit Judge Christopher Patterson presiding. Gainey was …

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Sports

Chipley advances to Regional Finals

The Chipley Tigers baseball team is headed to the 1A Regional Finals after a 10-3 home victory on Tuesday over Franklin County. The Tigers will play the Bozeman Bucks at 7 p.m. Friday in …

CHS girls track wins big at meet

Chipley High School girls track team had a successful turn at Tommy Oliver Stadium on March 21 with team members qualifying for regionals. Several took home medals as district champions. 2A District 2 …

VHS holds senior night for baseball

Vernon High School held Senior Night for their baseball team on April 27. Recognition of the two seniors was held during the game between the Jackets and Poplar Springs. Senior Trent Kerr plans to …

Parents express concerns over school district’s athletic practices

About 30 parents convened Monday at a special workshop of the Washington County School Board to express concerns regarding some of the district’s coaching staff and hiring practices, with …

Life

‘Bringing back the homestead life’

As the number of modern conveniences increase, the way of life for the average American family tends to adapt to those conveniences, often causing traditional knowledge of self-reliance – such …

DeSantis announces 57-day Gulf red snapper season

During a visit to Destin, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season, which will total 57 days, the longest season since the state assumed management of red …

Chipley High School Theatre Department to present “The Sound of Music”

The Sound of Music will take the stage at Chipley High School at 7 p.m. nightly on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, April 26, 28, 29. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased …

‘The church in the valley’

Homecoming service held April 3 at Hard Labor Church in Vernon featured more than the traditional celebration of church history; it also looked toward restorations that would mean the 90-year-old …

Spring ‘Flea Across Florida’ event is this weekend

Florida’s longest yard sale, Flea Across Florida is returning this Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, for its spring event.

Opinion

Finland and Sweden are on the verge of joining NATO

NATO has 30 members. By the end of June, the roster may grow to 32, should Finland and Sweden join. The Nordic duo has fans. On April 29 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the House …