HCSO arrest burglary and theft suspect
Staff ReportThe Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has made an arrest in connection with a burglary reported November 27, 2024. According…
Read MoreFather Sentenced to 22 years in toddler’s heatstroke death
GARETT VALCOURTChristopher Martin McLean, 35, of Westville, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after entering a no-contest plea to…
Read MoreHolmes County Betas shine at state convention
Holmes County schools including Bonifay K-8, Holmes County High School, Poplar Springs Schools, and Bethlehem High School competed in the…
Read MoreHCSO arrests Alabama man for drug possession, outstanding warrants, driving with a suspended license
A deputy from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Hamilton’s Store on…
Read MoreWelfare check escalates into high-speed pursuit
STAFF REPORT What started as a welfare check, shortly escalated into a high-speed chase for the Bonifay Police Department. At…
Read MoreNew laws logs minors out of social media
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser A new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits children under…
Read MoreHolmes County could see lower gas prices
Motorists in Holmes and Washington Counties may experience slight relief at the pump in the coming year despite ongoing global…
Read MoreHigh-speed pursuit leads to arrest and drug seizure
Reaching speeds of 115mph, a Holmes County Resident took authorities on a high speed chase leading to his arrest. A…
Read MoreFHP reports on fatal crash in Holmes County
Holmes County EMS, in conjunction with Walton County Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene of a serious traffic accident…
Read MoreHolmes County Legislative Delegation Pre-Session Meeting scheduled
The Holmes County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual pre-session meeting on Tuesday, January 7, at 10 a.m. at the…
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