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County Commission discusses salary, potential raise for County Project Director
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Currently, Holmes County Project Director David Corbin’s salary is $60,000. County Commissioner Brandon Newsom brought up the potential to give Corbin a raise during a Board of County Commissioners…
Local News
County Commission agrees to pay building inspector $105k salary
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has set a salary of $105,000 for a county building official, at the request of the person in the position. The…
Alzheimer’s Association program manager discusses tips for recognizing, managing Alzheimer’s, dementia
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The holidays are a time when families spend time together–which can also be a point when children or loved ones notice warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia with their…
County Commission rescinds Fire Department fees for vehicle crash responses
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Connell initially proposed the Holmes County Fire Department be reimbursed for costs associated with responding to vehicle crashes–a proposal the Holmes County…
Sports
Blue Devils drop game to Bozeman
WMBB The Bozeman football team scored 28 unanswered second-half points to defeat Holmes County 28-14 Nov. 24, advancing to the Class 1R State Semifinals. With the win, the Bucks improved…
Holmes County defeats Chipley, advancing to Region Final
WMBB The Holmes County football team earned a 26-7 home victory over cross-county rivalry Chipley Friday, Nov. 18, advancing to the Class 1R Region 1 Finals. The Blue Devils improved…
Bonifay K-8 football team wins championship
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The football team at Bonifay K-8 School has reason to celebrate. The Blue Devils won their second consecutive conference championship on Oct. 19. ‘The team started out inexperienced…
State News
FWC announces closure of recreational hogfish harvest
Hogfish recreational harvest closed in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys starting Nov. 1, the Florida…
Dunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been introduced into Congress for…
Florida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total labor force of 7,443,…
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Community & Faith
Council on Aging hosts Christmas event for senior citizens
STAFF REPORT Senior citizens in Holmes County got to enjoy a lunch and Christmas festivities through an event hosted by the Holmes Council on Aging…
Big Doe Contest gives kids chance to learn about conservation
STAFF REPORT An event hosted Thanksgiving weekend at the Ag Center in Bonifay gave children a chance to have fun outdoors after turkey time and…
Holmes County High holds musical Christmas production
Special to Holmes County Advertiser The Holmes County High School Music/Drama Department will present their Christmas production “An HCHS Christmas: A Time for Joy” on…
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