Collin Breaux to lead News, Advertiser as editor
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Collin Breaux to lead News, Advertiser as editor

News veteran Collin Breaux has returned to the Florida Panhandle to oversee news coverage in Holmes and Washington counties.  Breaux was named the new editor for the Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser in an announcement from parent company Kent Smith Group earlier today. Born and raised in the suburbs of New Orleans, Breaux…

Holmes, Washington issue local states of emergency
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Holmes, Washington issue local states of emergency

Holmes and Washington counties are under local states of emergency this morning.   While Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in 46 of the state’s 67 counties regarding Tropical Storm Idalia, Holmes and Washington counties are not included.   The most recent updates have Tropical Storm Idalia staying east of Holmes and…

Governor appoints Howard ‘Rusty’ Williams as Holmes County Supervisor of Elections
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Governor appoints Howard ‘Rusty’ Williams as Holmes County Supervisor of Elections

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Howard “Rusty” Williams as Holmes County Supervisor of Elections on Monday, August 21. Williams, a Bonifay native, is a Permits Manager for the Florida Department of Transportation. He previously served as a Holmes County School Board Member and is the former President of the Bonifay Kiwanis Club. Williams…

The Buzz: Busy Bee still set to open in Bonifay
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The Buzz: Busy Bee still set to open in Bonifay

The buzz about a new destination-stop service station is true. Busy Bee will be opening a store at the southwest corner of Interstate-10 in Holmes County. While there has not been an official public announcement, Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) Executive Director Joe Rone has confirmed. “They are invested in this community,” Rone said. “They…

HCA, WCN under new local ownership July 1
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HCA, WCN under new local ownership July 1

Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will soon be under new local ownership, Neves Media Publishing announced on June 21. Kent Smith Group, owned by Carol Kent and Adam Smith of Chipley, will assume news operations on July 1. Publisher Todd Neves purchased the publications in 2021 from a corporate entity and says Kent…

HCHS and The Nelons to perform in Bonifay
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HCHS and The Nelons to perform in Bonifay

The Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated gospel music group, The Nelons, along with the Holmes County High School Gospel Group, will be at Calvary Baptist Church in Bonifay on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 6:00pm. The Nelons’ were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of fame in 2016. They are regulars on the Bill…

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Josh Jablonski, RN, named Jackson Hospital’s employee of the quarter

Josh Jablonski is named Jackson Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter.  He has been a part of the Jackson Hospital family for almost six years. Jablonski was chosen for assisting a patient visiting the area from England who was brought to the Emergency Department by EMS.  Josh stepped up to transport the patient back to his…

Florida Supervisor of Elections offers scholarships
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Florida Supervisor of Elections offers scholarships

The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2023 college students as announced in a release from  Washington County Supervisor of Elections Carol F. Rudd. Applicants must be registered Florida voters and resided in the state for at least the preceding two years. Applicants must be either a Political Science, Public…

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Chipola Theatre announces 2021-2022 season

MARIANNA – The Chipola College Theatre Department announces its 2021-2022 season with a line-up of six plays that promise to be exciting entertainment for all ages.   For ten hard-luck Texans a new lease on life is so close they can touch it in the hilarious musical Hands on a Hardbody (October 14-17, 2021).  Under a…