District aims to secure funding for new Ponce de Leon K-12 campus
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes District Schools is planning for an eventual new Ponce de Leon K-12 campus and taking necessary steps to…
Read MorePonce de Leon basketball player Jodi Smith earns college scholarship
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ponce de Leon High School student and Lady Pirate basketball player Jodi Smith is crossing state lines to continue…
Read MoreLocal farmers receive recognition from Holmes County Farm Bureau
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz cbreaux@kentsmith.biz R.W.E. Farms in Westville and Jackson Farms in Graceville received awards from Holmes County Farm Bureau in recognition…
Read MoreEsto Council talks water utility reconnection and late fees
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Esto Town Council set a flat $35 fee for reconnecting water utility services for customers during a Feb.…
Read MorePonce de Leon Fire Chief discusses upcoming station revitalization
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz What exactly should be done with the current Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue building, once it’s eventually…
Read MoreDistrict champs: Ponce de Leon Lady Pirates prevail against Blue Devils
Staff ReportSpecial to the Advertiser The Ponce de Leon High School Lady Pirates basketball team defeated Holmes County High School on…
Read MoreHeather Shelby makes the most of Jamaican vacation detour
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Based on reading news reports of how a Carnival Cruise ship crashed into a pier at the resort town…
Read MoreStudents learn about professional opportunities at Holmes County High career fair
From agriculture to healthcare, students at Holmes County High School got to interface with representatives of different career paths during…
Read MoreArrest made in 2023 fatal Bonifay shooting case
A Callaway woman has been arrested in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting in Bonifay. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreEsto to celebrate Community Garden with upcoming open house
An open house will be held March 9–a Saturday–to recognize Esto’s Community Garden. The event will be held from 10…
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