The Little Paper with the BIG TOOT
Lisa Myers, 61 of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully from this life on July 1, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lisa was born on February 12, 1965 in Selma, Alabama to the late Louis William Myers Sr. and Evelyn Myers Lackey (Reeder). Read More …
On Saturday, July 4, the City of Vernon celebrated our nation’s 250th Independence Day with a fun-filled community event. The celebration kicked off with a parade at 5:00 p.m., followed by a festival at the Sportsplex featuring local vendors, activities for the kids, and live music. Gospel musician Leah Pettis performed at 6:00 p.m. Read More …
On Saturday June 27th, 2026, The Panhandle Watermelon Festival Parade started at 10 a.m.
Rebecca Ann Schils, 64 of Chipley, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida. Read More …
On Friday June 26th, 2026, Jim Trawick Park was the site of the 70th annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, a free event thanks to the many local sponsors making it possible for the great entertainment, Tracy Byrd, Dailey & Vincent, and Ashley Monroe. Read More …
Florida Panhandle Technical College was the site of the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Hot Trot, start and finish. Read More …
On Friday, June 19th, 2026, Class reunion for classes of 1938-1968 gathered for a fish fry, to reminisce, and celebrate the Legacy of T.J. Roulhac, the location was Gilmore Park.
Virginia Carol Owens Barber, 92, slipped away Sunday morning, June 21st, into the presence of her Saviour. She was born to Thomas Elrie and Gladys Pippin Owens April 9, 1934 in Washington County, Florida. Read More …
On Monday, June 22nd, 2026, City of Chipley, the Chamber of Washington County and DHM Melvin Engineering celebrated a ribbon cutting for The First National Bank (Mongoven Building) which has been made into a public gathering space. Read More …
Saturday’s Florida 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl was a first for Washington County 4-Hers. The quiz competition tested their knowledge on topics including rearing and feeding poultry and water fowl, breed characteristics and types, genetics, reproduction, biosecurity, health matters, and poultry pioneers.