Melanoma Awareness Month: Bonifay woman urges others to get their skin checked
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Melanoma Awareness Month: Bonifay woman urges others to get their skin checked

Bonifay resident Heather Shelby hopes the timing of her melanoma diagnosis will serve as a reminder to others to get their annual skin exam and to slather on the SPF. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Shelby has had to quickly learn more than she ever thought she would need to know about……

Chipley man arrested on multiple child porn charges
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Chipley man arrested on multiple child porn charges

Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Jerry Raphael Pitts Jr., 18, of Chipley, on May 19. Pitts is charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.   The case began last year when FDLE agents received a cybertip about a computer user uploading child sexual abuse material on……

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Josh Jablonski, RN, named Jackson Hospital’s employee of the quarter

Josh Jablonski is named Jackson Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter.  He has been a part of the Jackson Hospital family for almost six years. Jablonski was chosen for assisting a patient visiting the area from England who was brought to the Emergency Department by EMS.  Josh stepped up to transport the patient back to his……

‘I want people in blue patrolling’: Council announces plan to reboot Bonifay Police Department
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‘I want people in blue patrolling’: Council announces plan to reboot Bonifay Police Department

Mayor Dr. Emily McCann announced a plan in Monday night’s regular council meeting to have a fully staffed Bonifay Police Department back up and running by June 5. The plan comes after the council voted in an emergency meeting called late in the afternoon May 5 to temporarily suspend all operations of the department after……

Council ceases operation of Bonifay Police Department
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Council ceases operation of Bonifay Police Department

The Bonifay Police Department was shut down in an emergency Bonifay City Council meeting Friday afternoon.  The vote was unanimous to halt all operations of the department in light of the resignation of Chief Chris Wells and the arrest of a longtime officer. Wells submitted a one-line letter without reason dated May 5 resigning as……

Holmes and Washington counties prepare for hurricane season

With hurricane season starting next week, both Holmes and Washington County Emergency Management and Operation Centers have been diligently working to prepare for what is predicted to be an above normal season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 13 named storms with six expected to be hurricanes of which two could be major……

Congressman Neal Dunn discusses growth, fentanyl with Bonifay leadership
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Congressman Neal Dunn discusses growth, fentanyl with Bonifay leadership

Congressman Neal Dunn paid a visit to the City of Bonifay on May 2 and met with the city’s new council, mayor and Holmes County leadership.  The informal meet and greet allowed Dunn to speak with local officials about current projects and hopes for the future as the city molds a plan for growth. One……

Holmes Chamber gets how-to on digital marketing
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Holmes Chamber gets how-to on digital marketing

The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon April 27. Beauty queens presented monetary donations and members got a crash course on digital marketing for their businesses.  Members enjoyed a baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, salad and desserts catered by West Florida Electric Cooperative.  The Miss Trailblazer 2023 pageant winners who represent……