The Little Paper with the BIG TOOT
Friday, September 18th, was a special night in Vernon as we celebrated Homecoming.
The evening started with a field house renaming ceremony in honor of Chester Leroy Jackson, followed by a great performance from the Pride of Vernon Marching Band.
Then it was time for football! At halftime, the 2026 Homecoming Court was announced, and our Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. Read More …
The Patriot Guard Riders will present their Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and Global War on Terrorism Wall on October 8-10, 2026, at the Washington County Historical Society Museum & Chipley Train Depot in Downtown Chipley. Come out and honor and remember those who served with this special ceremony. The wall will be open to the public 24 hours a day during the exhibition dates. Read More …
The following photos are by: Amber Nicole Maxwell Read More …
On Friday Night August 31st, 2026, the Town of Wausau was host of the Funday and Possum Festival. There was a, Talent Contest, and the selection of the Possum King and Queen. Read More …
On Monday July 13th, 2026, a ribbon cutting was held by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for The Bottle Blonde, located at 811 Main Street, Chipley, Florida. In the last year, owners, Michael Gainer and Tommy Slater, have had great relationships with the community, and put together an excellent Team. Read More …
On Saturday June 27th, 2026, The Panhandle Watermelon Festival Parade started at 10 a.m.
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 …
Attention all watermelon growers, commercial producers to backyard gardeners. As melons ripen and harvest season gets here don’t forget to enter a few of your biggest and best in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. Read More …
On May 19th, 2026, Vernon High School “Class of 2026”, held their “Senior Awards” for 2026. Read More …