Opportunity Florida encourages businesses to participate in Business Damage Assessment Survey
Staff ReportOpportunity Florida urges any business impacted by this week’s severe weather to participate in the Business Damage Assessment Survey activated…
Read MoreHolmes County Schools closing Tuesday due to severe weather
Holmes District Schools sent the following message on Monday, Jan. 8: “Due to the anticipated severe weather in our area…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Brandon Newsom calls for start to Project Gateway land clearing
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom is looking for a request for price quotes (RFQ) to go out so lumber…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners select contractor for Agricultural Center project
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Contracting Unlimited was chosen as the contractor to work on constructing a 14,000 square-foot prefabricated metal building with interior…
Read MoreSuspect in New York child murder and arson apprehended in Holmes County
CAROL 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
STAFF 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…
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