Holmes County Jail passes unannounced security, medical audit with zero findings
GARETT VALCOURTThe Holmes County Jail successfully completed an unannounced security and medical audit Friday, October 9, with no deficiencies identified, according…
Read MoreGarbage franchise concerns spark debate over waste collection in Holmes County
Concerns over the future of garbage collection in Holmes County were at the center of the Holmes County Board of…
Read MoreHolmes County Commissioners review sweeping changes to Land Development Regulations
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners reviewed an extensive overhaul of the county’s Land Development Regulations during a special…
Read MoreHolmes County commissioners select four engineering firms for continuing services
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners voted to select four engineering firms to provide continuing professional engineering services for…
Read MoreState funding provides Holmes County with new storm cleanup equipment
Equipment needs identified during the May 2025 tornadoes have resulted in a $175,000 state appropriation that is now helping Holmes…
Read MoreUnited Way of Northwest Florida launches $400,000 food security initiative in Holmes County
United Way of Northwest Florida has partnered with CrossPoint Church in Ponce de Leon to launch a $400,000 initiative aimed…
Read MoreHolmes, Washington counties prepare as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens in Gulf
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for Holmes and Washington counties as a developing Gulf system strengthened…
Read MoreBonifay awarded nearly $52,000 federal grant for fire equipment
The City of Bonifay has been awarded nearly $52,000 in federal funding to purchase new firefighting equipment through the Federal…
Read MoreAt 100, Francis Gardner is still hard at work in Bonifay
There were pies to bake and cornbread muffins to make. For Francis Gardner, turning 100 was no reason to let…
Read MoreHolmes County building official withdraws resignation; board approves 3% cost-of-living increase
Holmes County Building Official Keith Bennett will remain with the county after withdrawing his resignation during a September 28 special…
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