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PIT maneuver brings pursuit to end in Holmes County
All hands were on deck Thursday afternoon as a pursuit came to an end on State Road 79 north of Bonifay and resulted in the arrest of two people from Cincinnati. The chase started in Bay County in pursuit of a Chevrolet Impala driven by Jerome Henderson and passenger, Cheyenne Swartz. The chase traveled through…
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Gardner found guilty, given two life sentences
It only took a Holmes County jury 37 minutes to find 51-year-old Latorish Antonio Gardner guilty on all four counts he was facing in the murder of Derek Thompson and attempted murder of Mariah Maps. The jury unanimously found Garder guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm, attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, shooting into…
Urquhart for Mayor
I was born and raised in Bonifay and attended Bonifay schools. I am a retired combat disabled veteran and federal agent with an MBA degree from an accredited university. But I am not here to expound on my past careers or education. I would rather speak to the problems with our city government and some…
Russell for Bonifay City Council Seat 2
Hi, my name is James Russell. I am actively running for Bonifay City Council Seat 2. I am owner/ president of Moonlight Auto and Diesel Repair, Inc. I moved to Bonifay in 2017 and went to work for Eastern Diesel and Auto Wrecker Service where I took pride in helping run a local family-owned business…
Opinion
Colonoscopy update: Like most things, easier and more effective than ever
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts. It’s easier than it’s ever been, and not getting one done might kill you. Biden had his recently. Up there they found reporters from CBS, NBC and ABC, as well as some more classified documents. Upon hearing this, Pete…
It is okay to do what is best for you, no matter who it affects
Sometimes walking away from things in life that no longer serve you is the best gift you can give yourself. That could be a job, relationship or even a friendship. No matter what it is, if it is no longer feeding you with good, it is okay to walk away. You can still love someone…
How much does it mean to you?
R.A. Tea Mathews | Guest Columnist All the Black men I know call one another “brothers.” In the early church, Paul referred to Christians as “brothers.” However, in my church, “brothers” mean something entirely different. Say that word and everyone knows who you mean—Mark, Merrel, and Michael, born two years apart. Older members call them…
State News
Campground owners could get legal shield
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the proposal pointing to “inherent risk,” a Florida House panel…
Convicted murderer given life sentence
Asher Martin was sentenced to life in prison Friday for second-degree murder and principal to arson in the 2020 stabbing…
Sanders Gets Respectful Welcome at Conservative College
The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile….
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Sports
Veterans Memorial Park has new pickleball court
The old tennis court at Veterans Memorial Park in Bonifay recently got a much-needed facelift and added purpose as a…
HCHS’s Emma Meredith is state weightlifting champ
Holmes County High School’s Emma Meredith brought home first place gold from the Florida High School Athletic Association state girls…
Ponce de Leon Lady Pirates are headed to state semifinals
The Ponce de Leon Lady Pirates defeated the Jay High School Lady Royals 47-41 at the regional finals Feb. 14…
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Community & Faith
Cook for Bonifay City Council Seat 1
I am Larry Cook, and I would appreciate your vote for Bonifay City Council Seat 1 on March 28. I…
Holmes County EMS to take part in Hart HELPS project
Holmes County EMS was recently approved to take part in the Florida Department of Health Hart HELPS project. HELPS is…
Volunteers make Arc multi-sensory room a reality
In a day and age of neurotypical people living in an overstimulated world, it’s even more important to safeguard those…