Suspect in New York child murder and arson apprehended in Holmes County
Staff ReportCAROL KENT Ckent@kentsmith.biz HOLMES COUNTY – A local man was taken into custody in the Prosperity community Thursday, Dec. 28,…
Read MorePanhandle library network looks to reduce amount of overdue materials with new service
The Panhandle Public Library Cooperative System (PPLCS) is looking to cut down on the number of materials considered overdue to…
Read More2023 Year in Review: Holmes County
Holmes County was not without its share of headlines in 2023. From public arguments between county officials and community members…
Read MoreFormer corrections officer sentenced for molesting minors
COLLIN BREAUXSTAFF REPORT A former corrections officer has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for molesting minors. Jack Phillip…
Read MoreWestville man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to meet minor for sex
STAFF REPORT A Holmes County man’s lewd conversation with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl is getting him time…
Read MoreBonifay police officer receives recognition award
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Bonifay police officer Raymond Grimbly was given an award from the American Police Hall of Fame and Legion of…
Read MoreHolmes County Schools gets C grade from state
STAFF REPORT School districts in Florida have recently been graded by the state Department of Education (DOE), based on academic…
Read MoreEsto looks to get new internet service for Community Center
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz New internet service could be coming to the Esto Community Center at John Clark Park. The Esto Town Council…
Read MoreEsto considers potential solar panel use
Editor’s note: This article has been updated from a previous version to include comments from West Florida Electric. cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The…
Read MoreCounty commission discusses agenda item placement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has an agenda set for meetings where they usually discuss items…
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