Hollywood comes to Bonifay: American Idol winner Noah Thompson plays Rodeo concert
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Hollywood comes to Bonifay: American Idol winner Noah Thompson plays Rodeo concert

Powell’s Pasture was filled with hundreds as American Idol season 20 winner, Noah Thompson, headlined at the Bonifay Rodeo Dance. Thompson says the area reminded him of his home in East Kentucky.  ‘This place is awesome,’ said Thompson. ‘It’s country and welcoming and very much like home. It is not what I was expecting, I…

Pet of the week: Blaze

Pet of the week: Blaze

  It’s Rodeo time in Holmes County and I’m ready.My name is Blaze…great name for a little rootin’ tootin’ cowboy like me.  I currently live with my foster parents and I am the smallest pup there.  That doesn’t seem to bother me, being the smallest. I can keep up with them.I am 15 pounds of…

79th annual Rodeo brings country-themed fun to Bonifay
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79th annual Rodeo brings country-themed fun to Bonifay

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Men wrestled steers as people observed and cheered. The crowd was a practical sea of cowboy hats.  Earlier in the day, kids dashed to pick up candy from the ground.  Such were the scenes from the 79th annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo and Rodeo Parade in Bonifay, held Oct. 5-7 at Memorial Field…

Rodeo parade delights Bonifay crowd
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Rodeo parade delights Bonifay crowd

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Kids dashed to pick up candy from the ground. People relaxed in lawn chairs on the sidewalks. Horse riders, local law enforcement, first responders, and business representatives rode and drove down the street. Such were sights seen on Friday, Oct. 6, in Bonifay during the 79th annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo Parade. Rodeo…

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First annual Witches ride is ‘grassroots initiative’

  ‘Local women giving back to local women’ is how Heather Shelby describes the first annual Dogwood Lakes Golf Course Witches Ride. The event commences at 8 a.m. on Oct. 21 and will end at 1 p.m., with all the proceeds raised going to a local women’s shelter.  Along with the guided bicycle ride around…

Trucks, helicopters and boats, oh my
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Trucks, helicopters and boats, oh my

West Pittman Baptist Church held its third annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 30, as a way to bring the community together and allow children to learn about all sorts of heavy equipment and vehicles.  Event Coordinator Catherine Peel said the most important thing they wanted the event to do had nothing to do with…

Pet of the Week: Dolly Momma
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Pet of the Week: Dolly Momma

  CUDDLE BUDDY APPLICATION NAME: Dolly Momma CITY: Bonifay PLACE OF RESIDENCE: The Lucky Puppy Rescue STATUS: Single AGE, SEX: Approximately five years old, female. WEIGHT: Approximately 35 pounds, give or take.   COLORING: White with perfectly placed brown spots. MOOD: I love people but I can be a bit bossy at times. LIKES: Car rides,…

Holmes County 4-H’er brings home state championship
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Holmes County 4-H’er brings home state championship

A Holmes County 4-H’er has brought home the State Championship in the Tailgating Contest after competing in Gainesville on September 23.     Thirteen-year-old Parker M. qualified for the state championship after placing in the top competitors at the county level and the Northwest District competition.    Parker was one of 29 grillers to compete…

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

  DIANE M. MOOREDmoore@kentsmith.biz 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…

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…