One dead in fatal shooting in Bonifay
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One dead in fatal shooting in Bonifay

An investigation into the death of a Holmes County man who was killed in an early morning shooting at the Holiday Inn Express in Bonifay on May 29, is underway by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Tate gave a press conference where he released the following information.   HCSO Communications Center received a…

HCSO investigates parents’ involvement in death of 2-year-old
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HCSO investigates parents’ involvement in death of 2-year-old

Holmes County Sheriff John Tate held a press conference May 17 regarding the death of 2-year-old Margie June McLean. At 3:43 p.m. on May 16, Holmes County Dispatch received a 911 call from a hysterical female, and within two minutes a HCSO deputy arrived on scene of a house on Highway 81 in Prosperity. The……

Commissioners finalize location for new government complex
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Commissioners finalize location for new government complex

Holmes County Commissioners awarded a bid to replace the roof on the county health department facility when they met in regular session May 16. County Attorney Nate Nolin and County Manager David Corbin opened seven bids during the meeting and commissioners ultimately voted on the lowest bidder for the job. Johnson Roofing Solutions will replace……

Holmes and Washington counties prepare for hurricane season

With hurricane season starting next week, both Holmes and Washington County Emergency Management and Operation Centers have been diligently working to prepare for what is predicted to be an above normal season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 13 named storms with six expected to be hurricanes of which two could be major……

Holmes District Schools armed with guardians
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Holmes District Schools armed with guardians

In 2018, the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program was established through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act after the tragic school shooting that took the lives of 17.  That same year Holmes County School District implemented the guardian program into their schools. “Our goal is to have multiple guardians in each school,”……

PeeWee football returns to Ponce de Leon
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PeeWee football returns to Ponce de Leon

For the first time in a decade, peewee football and cheer has a new league in Ponce de Leon. The Holmes County Pirates PeeWee Football Association began looking for sponsors and holding fundraising efforts in March and are now accepting registrations. “We are excited to see the return of football and cheer to our community,”……

Jackson sentenced in DUI death of Holmes County native
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Jackson sentenced in DUI death of Holmes County native

The driver responsible for the 2022 death of 18-year-old Corey Reynolds was sentenced on April 19 in a Holmes County courtroom. Melisa Dawn Jackson, 42, of Alford, pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter-DUI causing death to human or unborn child, and DUI with property damage.  On June 3, Reynolds was changing a flat tire while working……