First Federal Bank donation helps Bonifay Fire-Rescue purchase life-saving AED
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First Federal Bank donation helps Bonifay Fire-Rescue purchase life-saving AED

First Federal Bank is giving back to the community in a way that could save lives. Bonifay Fire-Rescue is a volunteer fire department already operating on a shoestring budget. When employees of the hometown bank pool their own hard earned money together from the employee contribution program to make sure the fire department has much-needed…

From cowhides to cast iron: Dally’s Thrift and Variety Shop has it all
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From cowhides to cast iron: Dally’s Thrift and Variety Shop has it all

Flipping second hand items online turned into a brick-and-mortar endeavor at Dally’s Thrift and Variety Shop in Bonifay.  Business has been good at the shop owned by Clint and Kay Long and co-owned by Tammy Blankinship since its soft opening Jan. 7. They finally cut the ribbon Feb. 10 with the Holmes County Chamber of…

Commissioners vote down small box store moratorium (but not lightly)
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Commissioners vote down small box store moratorium (but not lightly)

Holmes County Commissioners voted down a moratorium that would have delayed the addition of new and prevent the expansion of existing small box discount stores in a special session Jan. 23. The moratorium stated its purpose was to study the effects of such stores on the health, safety and welfare of residents and businesses and…

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‘We don’t need another dollar store’

Town of Ponce de Leon and developer at odds over incoming Family Dollar Residents of Ponce de Leon are giving an Alabama-based developer pushback on plans to construct a dollar store right across the road from the existing Dollar General. The town of Ponce de Leon seems poised for growth with access to Interstate 10,…

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Business Profile: Marisa Clark, Senior Loan Consultant with New American Funding

Marisa Clark is a true panhandle native and business professional.  A graduate of Chipley High School, Chipola College and Troy University, Clark helps customers get their first home, a vacation home, or their dream home.  Licensed to work in Florida and Alabama, Clark is a customer-focused loan consultant and available to her customers seven days…

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Lauen named Holmes County 4-H Agent

Holmes County native Chris Lauen has been named Holmes County’s new 4-H Youth Development Agent. Lauen, who served many years with the Florida Department of Health, leading such programs and initiatives as Students Working Against Tobacco, began his service with UF/IFAS on October 25. Holmes County Extension Agent Kalyn Waters says she is excited to…