Council on Aging offers support and year-round services to local seniors
AMBER PATINOWith the holidays approaching, the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) and Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) are reminding residents…
Read MoreSecond arrest made in armed burglary case
Staff ReportEarlier today, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in coordination with Alabama law enforcement, apprehended Landon Epley in…
Read MoreHolmes County Commission finalizes 2026 budget, reviews grader leases in special meeting
GARETT VALCOURTThe Holmes County Board of County Commissioners convened for a special meeting on November 4 to finalize the 2026 annual…
Read MoreOne in custody, arrest of two more sought in connection with armed burglary
On Thursday, October 30, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Holiday Road in reference to a…
Read MoreHolmes Chamber of Commerce holds Women’s Symposium
On Monday, November 4, the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever Harvesting Balance: A Women’s Symposium, a daylong…
Read MoreApalachicola oyster harvesting gets go-ahead
After a five-year shutdown, Apalachicola Bay will reopen to limited oyster harvesting on Jan. 1, signaling cautious optimism for the…
Read MoreHCHS senior signs to play collegiate volleyball
Holmes County High School (HCHS) senior Emma Ward has officially signed to play college volleyball at Baptist University of Florida…
Read MoreBHS student named 2026 Sunshine State Scholar
Madison Williams, an 11th-grade student at Bethlehem High School (BHS), has been selected as the 2026 Sunshine State Scholar for…
Read MoreGovernor suspends Noma Council Member, Town seeks applicants for vacant seat
At its November 4, meeting, the Noma Town Council formally accepted the resignation of Council Member Coy Mixon, effective October…
Read MoreHolmes County celebrates Halloween with festivals and trick-or-treating
Holmes County families enjoyed a festive Halloween weekend filled with community events and seasonal fun. On Thursday, October 28, both…
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