Sex offender captured after removing monitoring device, failing to register
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Sex offender captured after removing monitoring device, failing to register

Multiple agencies combined efforts to capture a sex offender who removed an electronic monitoring device and failed to properly register his residence upon release from the Florida Department of Corrections. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old David Alford was released April 24 and was required to report his residence as a part of……

Holmes District Schools armed with guardians
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Holmes District Schools armed with guardians

In 2018, the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program was established through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act after the tragic school shooting that took the lives of 17.  That same year Holmes County School District implemented the guardian program into their schools. “Our goal is to have multiple guardians in each school,”……

PeeWee football returns to Ponce de Leon
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PeeWee football returns to Ponce de Leon

For the first time in a decade, peewee football and cheer has a new league in Ponce de Leon. The Holmes County Pirates PeeWee Football Association began looking for sponsors and holding fundraising efforts in March and are now accepting registrations. “We are excited to see the return of football and cheer to our community,”……

DMH Foundation tea party raises funds, gives guests glimpse of historical landmark
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DMH Foundation tea party raises funds, gives guests glimpse of historical landmark

Nothing could have been more delightful than an elegant tea party at the Waits Mansion for the Doctors Memorial Hospital Foundation’s first fundraiser at the historical landmark Saturday afternoon. A variety of tea, finger sandwiches, teacakes and treats were served on the lanai of the beautifully restored, sprawling home. Some guests wore stylish Victorian-era fashion……

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DMH Foundation tea party raises funds, gives guests glimpse of historical landmark

Nothing could have been more delightful than an elegant tea party at the Waits Mansion for the Doctors Memorial Hospital Foundation’s first fundraiser at the historical landmark Saturday afternoon. A variety of tea, finger sandwiches, teacakes and treats were served on the lanai of the beautifully restored, sprawling home. Some guests wore stylish Victorian-era fashion……

Farmer suspects foul play in mysterious cow deaths, offering reward
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Farmer suspects foul play in mysterious cow deaths, offering reward

A Westville farmer says some of his cattle are dying under strange circumstances – and he suspects foul play is involved. The mystery that’s claimed over 10 cattle so far began for 71-year-old Larry Salyer and his daughter, Amber, at Christmastime. “Our first one went down Christmas Eve, and we kept him alive 19 days……

Jackson sentenced in DUI death of Holmes County native
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Jackson sentenced in DUI death of Holmes County native

The driver responsible for the 2022 death of 18-year-old Corey Reynolds was sentenced on April 19 in a Holmes County courtroom. Melisa Dawn Jackson, 42, of Alford, pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter-DUI causing death to human or unborn child, and DUI with property damage.  On June 3, Reynolds was changing a flat tire while working……

‘He needs to stay in jail the rest of his life’: Reid waives right to trial in homicide case
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‘He needs to stay in jail the rest of his life’: Reid waives right to trial in homicide case

A continuance was granted in a pretrial hearing at Holmes County Courthouse April 19 due to a large number of discovery items submitted in the homicide case against Raymond Matthew Reid, 32.  Reid is the accused gunman in the Sept. 17 shooting death of 53-year-old Jimmy Junior McCullous.  “It’s a lengthy process,” said Michelle Granger,……

DMH Foundation Board hosting Victorian tea party at Waits mansion
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DMH Foundation Board hosting Victorian tea party at Waits mansion

As big and beautiful as she is, the Waits Mansion holds an important piece of Holmes County history within her walls. The Doctors Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a Victorian tea party to help keep that history alive. The tea party will be a fundraiser for the foundation. Owner Don Smith will conduct tours of……

City, county grapple with vandalism at deteriorating Bonifay sports complex
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City, county grapple with vandalism at deteriorating Bonifay sports complex

Rampant vandalism at city parks and the Bonifay Recreation Center was discussed when Bonifay’s new city council convened for their first regular meeting April 10. Destruction of the city’s youth athletic facilities is not a new problem and has become worse in recent weeks as vandals have also hit Middlebrooks Park. “Unfortunately, our park was……