The Little Paper with the BIG TOOT
Washington County will open a shelter of last resort for residents at noon on Thursday, 9/26/24. It will close at noon on Friday, 9/27/24. The shelter is located at 1535 Brickyard Road in Chipley. Those sheltering at this location should bring bedding, snacks, prescription medication, and a valid driver’s license. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Read More …
Brone Nakas, 98 of Sunny Hills, Florida, passed from this life on September 12, 2024, at her home, in the presence of her loving family.
Brone was born on May 23, 1926, in Lithuania to Veronika & Vincentas Budzinauskas. She and her husband Alfonsas lived in the Detroit, MI, area for more than three decades before moving to Sunny Hills, FL, in 1986, She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sunny Hills. Read More …
Due to continued concerns regarding Hurricane Helene, the Washington County School District will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Friday, September 27, 2024. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our highest priority as we closely monitor the storm’s impact.
Unless otherwise notified, schools are expected to resume on Monday, September 30, 2024. We encourage everyone to prioritize safety and follow guidance from local emergency management authorities. Read More …
I had an amazing time at the WCSD Rodeo on the 13th and 14th! Two days filled with fun, entertainment, and delicious food made for a fantastic experience. It was great to see so many activities for families and friends. Read More …
On Friday, September 20th, 2024, the Vernon Yellowjackets traveled to Freeport, Florida, to play against the Freeport Bulldogs. Read More …
Richard Earl Fowler, aka Big Daddy Kool, age 61 of Dothan, AL passed from this life on Monday, September 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rick, as everyone knew him, was born on December 4, 1962 in Atlanta, GA to the late William E. Fowler and Irma M. (Brumfield) Glass. Read More …
Joyce Elizabeth Carmichael, age 62 of Chipley, Fl went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1962 in Chipley, FL to the late Jake Pettis and Edna (Ursery) Pettis. Read More …
Guy McElveen Webb, age 90, passed from this life Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born in Damascus, Georgia on June 21, 1934 to Zachary T. Webb and Eunice (Morris) Webb. Read More …
On Friday, the 13th of 2024, the Chipley Tigers hosted the Vernon Yellowjackets in a long-standing Washington County rivalry. Read More …
The Cognia Southeast Region Director Andy Martinez presented the Washington County School District with an Accreditation Certificate, confirming its Accredited status granted by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Read More …