Staff Report
KINSLEY COOK
NATALIE HOLTON
GARETT VALCOURT
Hannah Collins
Lady Devils basketball tips off a new era with French
Holmes County High School has named Brandon French as the new head coach of the varsity girls basketball team, following the departure of coach Joan Albury. French, who has served…
Local News
FDOT paving the way for local students at Construction Career Days
Students from the College & Career program at Bethlehem High School, Ponce De Leon High School, Chipley High School, and Vernon High School recently attended Northwest Florida Construction Career Days…
Coach Mollet switches courts to HCHS
After four successful seasons leading the Bethlehem Wildcats, Aaron Mollet is returning to his roots. The Holmes County High School alumnus has been named the new head coach of the…
Crime
Story Book Farms recognized for support of Florida Sheriffs Association
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Debra Galerneau of Story Book Farms for her ongoing support of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office,…
Fugitive wanted for attempted murder sentenced to 8 years in Holmes County firearms case
A man wanted in Oregon on an attempted murder warrant has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after being found guilty of possessing firearms as a convicted felon…
Traffic stop on Highway 90 results in narcotics arrest
A traffic stop conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on April 20, led to the arrest of two individuals and the discovery of illegal narcotics. According to the Holmes…
State News
DeSantis preposes pay increases for law enforcement and firefighters
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal…
New laws logs minors out of social media
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser A new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits children under the age of 14 from…
Recreational pot proposal falls short
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and…
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Community & Faith
Holmes County EMS transitions
Holmes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will officially transition under the direction of Sheriff John Tate and the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) following a…
Bonifay proclaims Red Cross day
HANNAH COLLINS | The Advertiser The City of Bonifay has officially proclaimed March 20 as Red Cross Day, recognizing the humanitarian efforts of the American…
MOLC aims to reach more mothers
PRINCELLA WHITE | MOLC Founder The Moms of Loss Children are raising the awareness that there is a support group for moms who have suffered…
