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Holmes County considers yearly EMS assessment to establish recurring funding

Holmes County officials are considering a new annual assessment that could provide recurring funding for emergency medical services while potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for residents who require an ambulance. During…

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DMH hosts game day at Holmes Council on Aging

By AMBER PATINO

Seniors at the Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) enjoyed a lively afternoon on August 18 as representatives from Doctors Memorial Hospital (DMH) hosted a “Price Is Right”‑style game. DMH Marketing Director…

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Bonifay Fire‑Rescue responds to County Road 173 truck fire

By AMBER PATINO

Bonifay Fire‑Rescue (BFR) crews responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday, August 19, on County Road 173 just north of Little Rock Assembly of God Church. Firefighters arrived to find cardboard and other…

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Alabama man arrested after attempted business burglaries in Esto

By Staff Report

Holmes County deputies arrested an Alabama man Saturday, August 15, after he allegedly attempted to break into multiple businesses in Esto while wearing a ski mask. According to the Holmes…

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Bonifay woman charged with arson following residential fire investigation

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A Bonifay woman has been charged with first‑degree arson following an investigation into a residential structure fire on Scenic Circle Drive in Bonifay earlier this week. Bonifay Fire‑Rescue was dispatched…

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Former Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom found guilty on two felony counts following trial

By GARETT VALCOURT

Former Holmes County District 2 Commissioner Brandon Newsom was found guilty on Tuesday, August 4, on two felony charges following a two-day jury trial in Holmes County Circuit Court. A…

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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…

Florida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns

Posted on 2026-07-07

As artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped how the state regulates the…

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