Empty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
Staff ReportOne of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund-based in…
Read MoreBlue Devil Battalion opens Fall Festival activities
RANDY BURLEW The Holmes County High School JROTC presented the National Colors at the Fall Festival parade in Graceville on…
Read MoreSpeed limit to be reduced on US 90 in front of Holmes County High
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz The speed limit for US 90 in front of Holmes County High School in Bonifay will be reduced down…
Read MoreDunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been…
Read MoreBonifay looks to spruce up sidewalks in town
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Bonifay is working on a project for sidewalk improvements on Waukesha Street, both north and south…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total…
Read MoreBonifay police chief discusses imminent administrative center move
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department’s coming transition into the old Holmes County Sheriff’s Office building on North Oklahoma Street is…
Read MoreHolmes District Schools looks to help students through grant funds
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes District Schools anticipates receiving $303,200 from the state for a grant geared towards helping students and schools with…
Read MoreBonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Tensions have continued to publicly flare between Bonifay Mayor Larry Cook and town residents. Larry Cook and resident Richard…
Read MoreNews, Advertiser to return to separate publications
STAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent…
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