Youngstown man arrested on felony charges

WASHINGTON COUNTY – A call that came into the Washington County Communications Center on June 8 led to the arrest of a Youngstown man on felony drug charges. The call …

Chipley man arrested for warrant and cocaine

CHIPLEY – On June 8, Chipley Police Department made contact with Hurtis Tyrone Jackson, 40, of Chipley and according to a press release, Jackson was known to have an outstanding warrant for the …

14th Judicial Circuit to receive two new judges

BAY COUNTY – For the first time since 1973, the 14th Judicial Circuit is appointing two new judges at the same time. Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis approved funding for two new circuit …

NFCH upgrades to all new beds

CHIPLEY – Northwest Florida Community Hospital is upgrading its patient, resident, and staff comfort levels, thanks to a donation of 72 hospital beds from the Florida Division of Emergency …

Vernon mulls changing adjustment policy

VERNON – A policy that was put into place in 2015 concerning adjustments on city bills for filling swimming pools came under discussion when the Vernon City Council met in workshop on June 7. A …

Chipley Redevelopment Steering Committee to make recommendations

The Chipley Redevelopment Steering Committee is expected to soon make improvement recommendations to members of Chipey City Council. The committee was formed in early 2021 by a resolution of the …

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First Federal Bank named ‘Best Small Bank in Florida’ by Newsweek

BONIFAY – First Federal Bank was recently named on Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks 2021 as the Best Small Bank in Florida. Now, the plaque awarded in association with that honor is making its …

Roulhac is Chipola Employee of the Month

Melvin Roulhac is Chipola College’s Career Employee for May.  Roulhac has worked in the college Physical Plant since 2013. Pictured from left, are Director of Facilities and Campus Operations, …

Nichole Ussery named Chief Nursing Officer

MARIANNA – The Administration of Jackson Hospital recently announced Nichole Ussery, BSN, RN of Cottondale as the Chief Nursing Officer. Ussery assumes the role as Chief Nursing Officer after most …

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Maybe I am getting old. I remember when TV and water were free and pornography cost money. I remember when LGBT meant a lettuce, guacamole, bacon and tomato sandwich. My generation can actually …

Panhandle Watermelon Festival returns June 25-26 CHIPLEY – "Melons and Music" are back for the 65th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, set to take place June 25 and 26 in Chipley. This year’s free concert at Jim Trawick Park will be …

‘BBQ in the Pines’ is Saturday CHIPLEY  – Local BBQ teams will converge at Hard Labor Creek Plantation this Saturday, May 1, for a chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights as the champion of the Washington County …

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My mid-year review

Now that Joe Biden and the Democrats are ensconced in Washington, the COVID pandemic is suddenly over. Red states that did not have as many Draconian laws imposed on them by their Republican leaders …

Abnormality has its virtues

It’s normal these days to applaud the return to normality. But I’m going to miss some of the abnormal stuff we’ve been doing during the pandemic. The Top 10 things I hate to lose: 10 - Home …

Days to remember to say, ‘Thanks’

Sunday made D-Day plus 76 years. And on Memorial Day last week we honored and mourned all the men and women who’ve died while serving in our military. So maybe it’s a good time for …

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