Third annual Eye of Hope Recovery Rally deemed success
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Third annual Eye of Hope Recovery Rally deemed success

DIANE M. [email protected] Eye of Hope Recovery Advocates hosted the third annual Recovery Rally on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Westville Park. The community event is held to help raise awareness and provide resources and support for those currently dealing with or recovering from not only substance or alcohol addiction but also domestic violence and sexual…

79th annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo is coming to town
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79th annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo is coming to town

The Bonifay Kiwanis Club’s 79th annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo is set to be held October 5-7 at Veterans Memorial Field in Bonifay. Activities begin each night at 5:30 p.m., with rodeo events beginning at 7:30 p.m.   The three night event is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)  sanctioned RAM Series Rodeo. Events will…

Esto plans to hold Two-Toed Tom Festival in 2024
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Esto plans to hold Two-Toed Tom Festival in 2024

COLLIN BREAUX [email protected] A signature event in Esto is gearing up to return next year. The small Holmes County town will hold the Two-Toed Tom Festival again on September 14 in 2024 at John Clark Park. The event recognizes Two-Toed Tom, a legendary alligator in Esto folklore who is said to have terrorized citizens in the…

Get dirty with XBR at Vortex Spring
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Get dirty with XBR at Vortex Spring

Xtreme Bounty Racing (XBR) Motorsports is coming to The Original Vortex Spring on Sep. 22-24, where mud will fly during the event. The third of four events this year will have dirt drag races on Friday night, bounty hole mud racing on Saturday, and their first ever ATV rodeo on Saturday night.  With cash prizes…

Ponce de Leon to revive ‘Collard Festival’ traditions
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Ponce de Leon to revive ‘Collard Festival’ traditions

  The long-dormant Collard Festival will soon return to Ponce de Leon. Created with the help of then-resident Mary Martin and Holmes County’s own E. W. “Judge” Carswell, the event was meant to help bring tourism Ponce De Leon. Martin saw how other small towns held festivals that attracted people from all areas during a…

HCSO hosts Junior Deputy Camp
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HCSO hosts Junior Deputy Camp

Holmes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off its annual Junior Deputy Camp at Northside Assembly of God Church Monday, July 17. The event will close out Wednesday, July 19.   During those three days, campers are learning safety education, enjoying demonstrations from local fire departments and K9 units, and will have the opportunity to get their…

Tickets on sale for HCHS Gospel Music Weekend
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Tickets on sale for HCHS Gospel Music Weekend

The Holmes County High School Music Department will present a Gospel Music Weekend on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the HCHS Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale. The night will include many gospel standards and new favorites. The HCHS students will be singing songs that include…

Wrestling Against Cancer 8 to benefit Southport native
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Wrestling Against Cancer 8 to benefit Southport native

The pro wrestling community is once again coming together to fight a common opponent – cancer. The Wrestling Against Cancer event slated for April 29 will help offset the medical expenses for Southport native Donna Duncan who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2019 and has been battling since then with medical bills piling up….

Bay Point Billfish Open slated for June
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Bay Point Billfish Open slated for June

More than a decade after the last Bay Point Billfish Tournament, a new Blue Marlin tournament is coming back to the newly rebuilt docks at Point South Marina at Bay Point. A local group of four is spearheading the charge to put together The Bay Point Billfish Open, a weeklong dock party and fishing tournament…