Vernon man guilty of setting fire to SUV twice in one month
Staff ReportMIKE CAZALAS, State Attorney’s Office, 14th Circuit of Florida A Vernon man was found guilty as charged Tuesday, May 21,…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office announces arrest of Sol Fest employee for alleged drug possession
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Sol Fest has drawn tons of electronic dance music (EDM) fans to Vortex Spring to dance the night away…
Read MoreSex offender faces prison for failure to report change in vehicles
Special to the Advertiser A jury took about 25 minutes March 28 to find a registered sex offender guilty of…
Read MoreCar wreck results in fatal shooting; one charged with murder
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announced March 28 Anthony Hicks Jr., a resident of Kynard, Fl., has been formally…
Read MoreBonifay man sentenced to 10 years in prison
STAFF REPORT Following a 15-minute deliberation, a Bonifay man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to 10 years in…
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 MoreVeteran prosecutor rejoins State Attorney’s Office as Holmes Chief
Special to Holmes County Advertiser A familiar face is returning to the 14th Judicial Circuit to become the new head…
Read MoreSuspect in New York child murder and arson apprehended in Holmes County
CAROL KENT Ckent@kentsmith.biz HOLMES COUNTY – A local man was taken into custody in the Prosperity community Thursday, Dec. 28,…
Read MoreFormer corrections officer sentenced for molesting minors
STAFF REPORT A former corrections officer has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for molesting minors. Jack Phillip…
Read MoreWestville man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to meet minor for sex
STAFF REPORT A Holmes County man’s lewd conversation with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl is getting him time…
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