Washington County BOCC moves school referendum to ballot, sets hearing on Sunny Hills MSBU
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners addressed several items during its regular meeting Thursday, May 14, including advancing the…
Read MoreWashington County encourages residents to improve address visibility for faster emergency response
Staff ReportThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners is reminding residents that clearly visible address numbers can save valuable time during…
Read MoreVHS’s Corissa Peterson signs track and field scholarship with Columbus State University
Vernon High School (VHS) is celebrating senior Corissa Peterson (pictured center), who recently signed a track and field scholarship with…
Read MoreMay Day celebration brings community together at Campbell Park
Ali MorelandThe South Washington County Black History Society hosted its Millers Ferry May Day Celebration on Saturday, May 16, at Campbell…
Read MoreColorado arrest made in Washington County child exploitation investigation
A California man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Washington County child exploitation investigation that began October 24, 2025,…
Read MoreSenate backs off funding requests for ‘Rural Renaissance’ programs
The Senate on Thursday dropped funding requests for a series of programs tied to Senate President Ben Albritton’s “rural renaissance”…
Read MoreWashington, Holmes counties to offer free summer meals for children
School districts in both Washington and Holmes counties will once again offer free summer meals to children while school is…
Read MoreWashington County to host grand opening for new splash pad at Hunter Park
Washington County will celebrate the grand opening of its newest splash pad with a “Fun in the Sun” event at…
Read MoreWCSB meeting includes honors, grants, and approval of Vernon fifth grade relocation
The Washington County School Board (WCSB) held its regular meeting on Monday, May 11. The meeting included recognitions for student…
Read MoreChipley City Council adopts new lien policy and receives summer meals program update
Chipley City Council met for regular business on Tuesday, May 12, addressing policy actions, development approvals, and community program updates.…
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