Residents request speed bumps be put on Coursey Road again
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the local community are asking the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners for speed bumps to be…
Read MoreSchool Superintendent addresses recent storm, school closures
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Schools in Holmes County were forced to close on Tuesday, Jan. 9, due to heavy storms–a matter addressed by…
Read MoreHolmes County works to recover from powerful tornado
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A powerful tornado with strong winds that hit early Tuesday, Jan. 9, left Washington County and surrounding areas reeling.…
Read MoreOpportunity 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
cbreaux@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…
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