One dead in fatal shooting in Bonifay
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One dead in fatal shooting in Bonifay

An investigation into the death of a Holmes County man who was killed in an early morning shooting at the Holiday Inn Express in Bonifay on May 29, is underway by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Tate gave a press conference where he released the following information.   HCSO Communications Center received a……

HCSO investigating fatal shooting in Bonifay
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HCSO investigating fatal shooting in Bonifay

HCSO investigators are currently in Bonifay at the Holiday Inn after a fatal shooting. All parties involved have been identified and are accounted for at this time. There is no present danger to the community. This investigation is still in the early stages, and no further information is available at this time. The Advertiser will……

HCSO seeking Middlebrooks Park vandal
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HCSO seeking Middlebrooks Park vandal

A Holmes County Sheriff’s Department deputy performing an extra patrol of the area around Middlebrooks Park discovered some vandalism in the female restroom on May 12. The images and words that were spray painted on the floors and walls appear to be directed at someone named “Jessica.” Anyone with information on the vandalism or who……

Southern Lights talent competition auditions wrap up
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Southern Lights talent competition auditions wrap up

Southern Lights Productions is in its fifth year helping talented people reach new heights with this year shaping up to be the biggest talent event we’ve seen yet. This year there will be more prizes than ever from up to $10,000, recording deals, studio time, Chipola scholarships, a video deal and even the audience choice……

HCSO investigates parents’ involvement in death of 2-year-old
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HCSO investigates parents’ involvement in death of 2-year-old

Holmes County Sheriff John Tate held a press conference May 17 regarding the death of 2-year-old Margie June McLean. At 3:43 p.m. on May 16, Holmes County Dispatch received a 911 call from a hysterical female, and within two minutes a HCSO deputy arrived on scene of a house on Highway 81 in Prosperity. The……

South Carolina man wanted on fraud and theft charges
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South Carolina man wanted on fraud and theft charges

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a South Carolina man wanted for fraud and theft charges. On May 4, a man noticed $1,000 had been withdrawn from his account at a local bank. After speaking with a bank representative, he learned that another man withdrew the money using  fake identification bearing his name……