Jim Saunders
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CAROL KENT
NATALIE HOLTON
KINSLEY COOK
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Recreational pot proposal falls short
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for…
Local News
Local Sheriff’s Offices and School Districts are working together to ensure school safety
After concerns rise about school safety following a nationwide increase in virtual and in person threats, local school boards are taking measures to ensure school safety. The Holmes County Sheriff’s…
Noma Fire Rescue continues re-establishing the department
At an emergency meeting last month, Noma Town Council voted in Michael Hernandez as fire chief. Hernandez has since been moving swiftly with getting the department back in operational order…
Crime
Haskins sentenced in sexual assault cases
This article was posted in print on September 11, unfortunately the article was never made digital. There is nothing added or removed from the September 11 print article. Jamison Haskins…
Wells Fargo ATM robbery in Bonifay
Three unknown males attacked a Service Technician working on the Wells Fargo ATM located at S.R 79 and U.S 90. Friday October 18, around 4:15 P.M. the three suspects were…
HCSO make drug trafficking arrest
On October 1, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to an expired tag. The driver, identified as Shawn Holloway, was found…
State News
Florida Emergency Management Director discusses hurricane preparedness with county officials
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a meeting with emergency management directors…
6 planet parade to grace pre-dawn sky in August
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz In a rare astronomical event, six planets will appear to align in the sky near dawn, with three of them visible to the naked…
Plans for new Ponce de Leon school campus move forward
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes District School Board approved Phase 1 plans for a proposed new K-12 campus in Ponce de Leon during a meeting Tuesday, May…
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Community & Faith
The Holmes Baptist Association celebrates 100 years
The Holmes Baptist Association, a network of 27 Southern Baptist churches in Holmes County, marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 100th anniversary of…
Haunted Hoods: Classic cars roll in the Halloween spirit
A Trunk or Treat… but add classic cars! Peppertown Market hosted a Cars & Candy Car Show in Bonifay on October 26. This free event…
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce recognizes FBLA Clubs
Officers from FBLA clubs around Holmes County had the opportunity to share their club activities at the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on October…
