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Holmes County schools recognize 2026 Employees of the Year

Holmes County schools have announced their 2026 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year, recognizing employees whose dedication and service have made a positive impact on students,…

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Local resident donates 40 door window coverings to HCHS

By AMBER PATINO

Holmes County High School recently received a donation of 40 door window coverings from local resident Glenda Parish. Parish hand-sewed the coverings for the school, and HCHS expressed appreciation for…

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Holmes County pastor sentenced to life in prison for sexual battery

By Staff Report

A 41-year-old pastor was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, November 10 for sexually battering a young teenage boy earlier this year, State Attorney Larry Basford announced. Randon Lee…

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Man arrested in burglary, stolen firearms investigation

By Staff Report

A suspect is facing multiple charges following a burglary and stolen firearms investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded Wednesday, October 14 to…

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Holmes County deputies assist in federal arson arrest

By Staff Report

Deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office assisted members of the U.S. Marshals Caribbean Task Force in the arrest of a man wanted on a federal arson warrant Friday, October…

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Holmes County woman arrested following alleged shooting incident

By Staff Report

On Tuesday, October 13, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to RM Ward Road in reference to a report of a possible shooting, leading to the arrest of a…

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Walton, Holmes public safety leaders discuss Amendment 3 concerns

Posted on 2026-09-24

Public safety officials from Walton and Holmes counties gathered Wednesday, September 23 to discuss concerns about Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make…

Holmes County voters choose, Bowers, Tate, and Wilson

Posted on 2026-08-20

Holmes County voters decided several local races Tuesday night, as just over one‑third of registered voters participated in the 2026 Primary Election. Unofficial preliminary results from the…

Desantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers

Posted on 2026-07-07

Correctional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that…

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