Holmes County approves cost increase for indigent burials, cremations
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to an increase in cremation costs for funeral homes in Holmes County, the cost for the county to…
Read MorePonce de Leon Fire Chief raises concerns over funding shortfall
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz There are fire departments in Holmes County ‘running double the calls’ of other departments with comparatively less funding, Ponce…
Read MoreBonifay Council approves lease for new police headquarters
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department is all set to move into the former Holmes County Sheriff’s Office center on North…
Read MoreBonifay community celebrates Halloween
Staff ReportCostumes (some spooky and others funny), decorations, and other festivities were celebrated in Bonifay on Tuesday, Oct. 31, for Halloween.…
Read MoreHCA, WCN now open in new location
The offices of the Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News are now operating out of a new location, parent…
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 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…
Read MoreLucky Puppy Rescue in need of financial assistance, volunteers
NAN THOMPSONNthompson@kentsmith.biz When animal lovers need to find a home for a dog or cat or your dog has puppies you…
Read MoreEsto to increase water utility rates starting next year
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In order to maintain financial stability and ensure continued service quality, the Town of Esto will increase water utility…
Read MoreHolmes County native looks to open new funeral home in Bonifay
Cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County has always been Joel Davis’ hometown. Davis owns Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory, which has locations throughout…
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