Community fixture Garett Valcourt steps into role as new local reporter
Staff ReportA familiar face is now helping bring news home to residents of Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group recently…
Read MoreLarry Cook remains Bonifay Mayor after winning election
GARETT VALCOURTBonifay residents voted incumbent Mayor Larry Cook back into office for one more year during the March 26 local election.…
Read MoreEsto considers creating new town administrator position
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to perceived ongoing issues with how the town’s day-to-day government operations run, the Town of Esto is looking…
Read MoreEsto officials discuss Fire Department funding
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Esto Fire Chief Cliff Kimble expressed frustrations with a drop in the Esto Fire Department budget funding during a…
Read MoreHealth agency looks to expand hospice services in Holmes County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Peoples Health Services is interested in offering hospice services in Holmes County. The regional agency currently provides services throughout…
Read MoreEric Garmon campaigns for State Attorney position
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Panama City-based attorney Eric Garmon is running for the State Attorney position in the 14th Judicial Circuit. Garmon grew…
Read MoreCar wreck results in fatal shooting; one charged with murder
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announced March 28 Anthony Hicks Jr., a resident of Kynard, Fl., has been formally…
Read MoreCar wreck results in fatal shooting
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz According to current details, a person was fatally shot early Tuesday, March 26, after stopping to assist two other…
Read MoreBonifay man sentenced to 10 years in prison
STAFF REPORT Following a 15-minute deliberation, a Bonifay man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to 10 years in…
Read MoreJason Powell runs for Bonifay Mayor
Special to the Advertiser Jason Powell is once again running for the Bonifay City Council, this time as mayor. “I…
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