Commissioners to hold special meeting
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 11 at 9 a.m. Read More …
Chipola celebrates record number of Teacher Ed graduates
The Chipola College School of Education celebrated a record number of graduates in the Class of 2021. Read More …
Worrell obit
Vinnie Edenfield Worrell, 92, of Chattahoochee, Florida, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence. Read More …
Governor DeSantis announces $111 million in infrastructure awards
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than $111 million has been awarded to 22 communities through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Repair Program for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. Read More …
New medical student housing part of effort to prepare rural health care workforce
Florida State University College of Medicine, in partnership with Jackson Hospital, Sunshine Health and Badcock Corporation will host an Open House to celebrate the first rural track housing program in Marianna, Florida. Read More …
Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill to safeguard the sanctity of Florida elections
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 90, Florida’s new election integrity bill, strengthening voter identification, prohibiting the mass mailing of ballots, banning ballot harvesting and prohibiting private money from administering elections in our state. Read More …
Local credit union awards $5500 in classroom grants to Panhandle educators
After a month-long entry and review process, Community South Credit Union announced the educators who will be awarded a “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant this year. Read More …
Historical marker awarded to Vernon Old School/Vernon City Hall
The Florida State Historical Commission is recognizing the Vernon City Hall, formerly the Vernon Old School, as a significant part of Florida’s history by awarding it an official Florida Historical Marker. Read More …
Segers obit
Mr. Buford Dwayne ‘Buck’ Segers, age 83, of Caryville, Florida, passed away May 2, 2021 at Boswell Manor in Bonifay, Florida. Read More …
Kiwanis presentation to WCSD teachers
The Washington County School Board would like to thank Chipley Kiwanis Club for their gift to the teachers of Washington County School District in honor of “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Read More …