Voter questions wanted for Voter’s Guide
Staff ReportWith the August 20 primaries approaching, political campaigns are well underway in Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group is…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon announces campaign for County Commission
Special to the NewsBenita Crittendon has announced her intention to run for the District 5 seat on the Washington County Board of County…
Read MoreBus driver discusses his experience with student gun arrest
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Recently, a high school student in Washington County was arrested after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreCounty looks to outside agency for help with building inspection services
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With the rate of development and growth happening in Washington County, the County’s building department has its hands full…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreWashington County celebrates National Day of Prayer
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The faithful showed up at the Washington County Courthouse on Thursday, May 2, to sing and call out to…
Read MorePublic officials reflect on growth, development in Washington County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz If you ask Washington County Planning Commission Chairman John Gay, growth will continue to occur in the area–whether one…
Read MoreChipley Liquor celebrates grand opening
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County’s first-ever liquor store welcomed members of the community during a grand opening celebration on Friday, April 26.…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon questions Washington County officials over lack of FEMA reimbursement notification
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Commissioners reportedly not being informed of a delay in FEMA reimbursements before authorizing a $6 million line…
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