Work release program gives Sheriff’s Office inmates new lease on life
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Renza “Buster” Bailey is getting out of jail on Friday, Jan. 26…and when he does so, he has a…
Read MoreBethlehem High wins basketball game with last second 3-point shot
Staff ReportAmanda Marshall The third matchup of the season between Bethlehem High School and the Holmes County High School varsity boys…
Read MoreDown Home Street Festival to feature food vendors, entertainment
cbreaux@kensmith.biz On March 16–a Saturday–the Down Home Street Festival will be held at Veterans Park in Bonifay. The longtime annual…
Read MoreAlex Harrington commended for helping save sister’s life
When young Annalise Harrington went into a seizure on Tuesday, Jan. 9, her brother Alexander Harrington did not panic. Instead,…
Read MoreResidents request speed bumps be put on Coursey Road again
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the local community are asking the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners for speed bumps to be…
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 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 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 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…
Read MoreBonifay police officer receives recognition award
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Bonifay police officer Raymond Grimbly was given an award from the American Police Hall of Fame and Legion of…
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