Carol Kent Wyatt, The News Herald

Carol Kent Wyatt

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Chipley, FL, United States

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Past articles by Carol:

Pilot killed in Holmes County plane crash

Law enforcement officials said the pilot died, and it is not believed any other passengers were on board. → Read More

Brawl overshadows district prep basketball game

PONCE dE LEON — Holmes County Sheriff John Tate said he is investigating allegations made by Laurel Hill basketball fans in the wake of a fight after Bethlehem High School's district championship victory over Laurel Hill on Saturday night.The teams were playing at Ponce de Leon High School on the second night of the District 1-1A tournament.According to an incident report filed with the Holmes… → Read More

Brawl overshadows district prep basketball game

PONCE dE LEON — Holmes County Sheriff John Tate said he is responding to allegations made by Laurel Hill basketball fans in the wake of a fight after Bethlehem High School's district championship victory over Laurel Hill on Saturday night.The teams were playing at Ponce de Leon High School in the second night of the District 1-1A tournament.According to an incident report filed with the Holmes… → Read More

State 79 project gets $1.8 million

Once complete, the project is expected to expand commercial opportunities from the established commercial corridor on State 79 south from Interstate 10 to Douglas Ferry Road. → Read More

Family travels 1,000 miles to connect autistic child with wolves

CHIPLEY — Ten-year-old Mcallister "Cal" Keippala of Davisburg, Michigan has always felt a special connection to wolves.Cal, who was diagnosed last year with autism, identifies with the animals so intensely he often emulates wolf characteristics as a coping mechanism."He considers himself half wolf, and sometimes, when he's overwhelmed, he 'turns into' a wolf," said his mother, Brandy Keippala.… → Read More

'Pray harder': Local couple stranded in hurricane-ravaged St. Maarten

ST. MAARTEN - Lisa Felix of Panama City says her mother, Reba Wilkerson, simply enjoys life and is always seeking the "next big adventure." But Felix says she's afraid her mother's latest adventure may be too big, even for Wilkerson.Wilkerson, whose family was among the earliest settlers of Vernon's Steel Field Fish Camp, set off for St. Maarten Saturday, September 2, for a vacation with her… → Read More

Man critical, 3 deputies on leave after shooting

After allegedly throwing a "Molotov cocktail" and firing shots at deputies, William "Scrub" Brewer was struck by bullets in his arm, leg, torso and shoulder and was airlifted to Southeast Alabama Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. → Read More

Holmes sheriff: Man shot after throwing fire bomb at deputies

Holmes County Sheriff John Tate said deputies returned fire after the suspect threw a fire bomb and fired shots at them. → Read More

Area Democratic party leader resigns over social media fight

In a Facebook dispute over Sen. John McCain, Washington County DEC Chairman Angela Roberts questioned a Miami volunteer's citizenship, leading to calls for her resignation. → Read More

Man steals and wrecks Holmes County school bus after failed robbery

HOLMES COUNTY - It isn't everyday that a law enforcement officer shoots the tires out of a school bus, but that is exactly what happened late Friday morning after a failed robbery attempt in the Bethlehem community led to Holmes County deputies going on a wild ride.Holmes County Sheriff John Tate confirms a man attempted to steal from a Bethlehem residence and fled after the homeowner fired… → Read More

Amtrak set to return to Panhandle

Once agreements are finalized between the states, CSX and Amtrak, the rail service could be up and running in as little as six to 12 months, according to Amtrak Director of Government Affairs Todd Stenniss. → Read More

Vernon soldier home on leave meets newborn daughter for first time

PANAMA CITY - Christmas came early for one Washington County family as a local solider returned home on leave - and met his newborn daughter for the first → Read More