HCA, WCN now open in new location
Staff ReportThe offices of the Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News are now operating out of a new location, parent…
Read MoreThe shoes of peace
By Caleb Duncan From the time I was in high school, I’ve always been a big runner. I started with…
Read MoreHolding up the pastor’s arms
Michael J. Brooks A distraught parishioner stood at the doorway after a Sunday morning service. The pastor had just tendered…
Read MoreHolmes County Farm Bureau members receive awards
Jeremy Rolling and Dorrain Sawyer with Holmes County Farm Bureau were among Panhandle community members recently recognized by Florida Farm…
Read MoreBonifay man dies in vehicle crash
A 75-year-old man from Bonifay died in a single-vehicle crash while traveling on State Road 79 on Saturday, Oct. 28.…
Read MoreTax collector with roots in Holmes County recognized for financial prowess
Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper, whose parents are lifelong residents of Holmes County, was recently recognized by the Florida…
Read MoreEmpty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
One of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund-based in…
Read MoreBlue Devil Battalion opens Fall Festival activities
RANDY BURLEW The Holmes County High School JROTC presented the National Colors at the Fall Festival parade in Graceville on…
Read MoreDunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total…
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