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Holmes County Public Library receives increased state grant support

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners recently announced new funding support for the Holmes County Public Library through a state grant program. According to information shared by the county,…

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Holmes County honors dispatchers during national recognition week

By Skyla Carter

In Holmes County, the impact of 911 dispatchers was front and center as the community observed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 12–18. This annual recognition highlights the essential…

Tri‑County After Hours Elevate brings regional business leaders together

By AMBER PATINO

Business and community leaders from across Washington, Holmes, and Jackson counties gathered at the Tri‑County Airport in Bonifay on Thursday, April 16, for the Tri‑County After Hours Elevate networking event. Hosted…

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Jury recommends death sentence in Calhoun resentencing trial

By GARETT VALCOURT

A Holmes County jury on Friday, April 17, 2026, recommended by a 9-3 vote that Johnny Mack “Skeeto” Calhoun be sentenced to death for the 2010 kidnapping and murder of Mia Brown,…

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Calhoun resentencing hearing underway following changes to Florida Death Penalty Law

By GARETT VALCOURT

A resentencing hearing is underway for Johnny Mack Calhoun, the man convicted in the 2010 kidnapping and murder of Mia Chay Brown, as a jury considers whether he should remain…

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Fugitive in custody after pursuit in Holmes County

By Staff Report

On Tuesday, April 7, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office observed a black Nissan Altima near the Dollar General on Highway 160 that matched the description of a vehicle…

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Senate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting

Posted on 2026-02-27

Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel…

State issues clarification on license plate frame law

Posted on 2025-12-18

State officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality of license plate frames. The…

Muslim rights group challenges DeSantis order

Posted on 2025-12-17

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that labeled the group a “terrorist”…

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