Field Day at KMSField Day at KMS - Kindergarten through second grade classes at Kate Smith Elementary School participated in field day Friday.
HexagramsMore News from VES - The fourth grade students at Vernon Elementary School have been very busy. 
VES Tropicana Speeches - Fourth grade students at Vernon Elementary recently participated in the 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest.
JCARC to Hold May Day Festival - The Jackson County Association for Retarded Citizens' 7th Annual May Day Festival and Plant Sale will be held Saturday in Marianna. 
Covenant Hospice Recognizes VolunteersCovenant Hospice Recognizes Volunteers - Covenant Hospice of Marianna held its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Florida Caverns State Park.
City of Chipley Sets Election Date - When they met for their monthly meeting Thursday, the Chipley City Council approved Resolution 08-09, which sets the general election date for municipal officers from Ward 1, Ward 4 and Council Member at Large for Tuesday, August 5.
Mike ParkPark Announces Candidacy for Superintendent of Schools - Mike Park is announcing his candidacy for Superintendent of Schools for Washington County. 
Application Period Begins for FWC Quota Permits - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be accepting applications June 2-12 for quota permits to hunt on wildlife management areas next season. 
Chipola College News - Dr. Sarah Clemmons, vice president of Instructional and Student Services at Chipola College, commends the 233 students who made the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Spring Semester 2008. 
Chipley Farmers Market Opening for Summer Season - The Chipley Farmers Market will officially open for the summer on Thursday, May 22.  
LaNardo PollockWFEC Conducting Member Survey - West Florida Electric Cooperative is currently conducting a survey, and member-owners who complete and submit the survey online will be entered into a drawing to win an electric grill.
Patt Patton & Linda MarinaccioNews from Literacy Volunteers - Linda A. Marinaccio, LVWC director, presents board member Pat Patton with a “Making the Difference” award for her unending volunteer support for the organization.
News from VHS Debate Club - The Vernon High School Debate Club held a formal debate with judges in the VHS auditorium Wednesday. 
Benefit for Sheffield Family - Family and friends of the Willie James Sheffield family will host a plate sale fundraiser on June 7 at St. Joseph Community Park.
Woods' Class Wins Label Contest - Debra Woods' third grade class at Kate Smith Elementary School won the Nestle Water Label Contest for the month of April. 
Sandra CookCook Announces Candidacy for Superintendent of Schools - Sandra Cook is a candidate for Superintendent of the Schools in Washington County.
WHTC GraduationWHTC Holds Commencement Exercises - Washington-Holmes Technical Center held Commencement Exercises Tuesday night at the Washington County Agriculture Center in Chipley. 
Kiwanis Club Hosts Student Leaders - Student leaders from the Vernon Key Club, Chipley Key Club, and Roulhac Builders Club joined members of the Chipley Kiwanis Club for lunch Tuesday to report on their club activities during the current school year, and plans for next year. 
Fishing Agreements for Lake Seminole and St. Mary's River Remain in Effect - Florida and Georgia recently cancelled a longstanding agreement that allowed both states’ resident senior citizens to go freshwater fishing or hunting in either state without purchasing licenses.
Law Designed to Save Young Lives Takes Effect July 7 - Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson Wednesday announced that a new state law that takes effect July 1 requires anyone under 16 who operates an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on public lands to complete an approved OHV safety course in Florida or another jurisdiction, and have the certificate in their possession. 
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