Fire department sets vehicle crash response fees
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Fire department sets vehicle crash response fees

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Update, Friday, Dec. 1: From Holmes County EMS Director Steve Connell: “After further research concerning the matter of Fire Department fees, it has been determined that Holmes County will not move forward concerning this matter. I will be presenting my findings to the BOCC on the December 5th meeting with a recommendation to retract…

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Holmes County approves cost increase for indigent burials, cremations

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to an increase in cremation costs for funeral homes in Holmes County, the cost for the county to bury and cremate indigent people-meaning they could not afford basic life necessities-by $350. The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the increase after County Project Director David Corbin brought the matter up…

Bonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings
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Bonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Tensions have continued to publicly flare between Bonifay Mayor Larry Cook and town residents.  Larry Cook and resident Richard Willsey argued during a City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, over a public records request filed regarding a pancake fundraiser breakfast for the Bonifay Fire-Rescue, a volunteer organization. ‘Why would you want to…