County Commissioner Brandon Newsom calls for start to Project Gateway land clearing
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom is looking for a request for price quotes (RFQ) to go out so lumber…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners select contractor for Agricultural Center project
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Contracting Unlimited was chosen as the contractor to work on constructing a 14,000 square-foot prefabricated metal building with interior…
Read MoreFormer corrections officer sentenced for molesting minors
STAFF REPORT A former corrections officer has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for molesting minors. Jack Phillip…
Read MoreWestville man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to meet minor for sex
STAFF REPORT A Holmes County man’s lewd conversation with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl is getting him time…
Read MoreBonifay police officer receives recognition award
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Bonifay police officer Raymond Grimbly was given an award from the American Police Hall of Fame and Legion of…
Read MoreHolmes County Schools gets C grade from state
STAFF REPORT School districts in Florida have recently been graded by the state Department of Education (DOE), based on academic…
Read MoreEsto looks to get new internet service for Community Center
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz New internet service could be coming to the Esto Community Center at John Clark Park. The Esto Town Council…
Read MoreEsto considers potential solar panel use
Editor’s note: This article has been updated from a previous version to include comments from West Florida Electric. cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The…
Read MoreCounty commission discusses agenda item placement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has an agenda set for meetings where they usually discuss items…
Read MoreSheriff’s offices, Townsend Building Supply contribute to Christmas toy donations
Holmes Correctional Institution, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and local business Townsend Building Supply were recently recognized…
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