State awards grant funding to help facilitate speedier internet in Esto, Holmes County
Staff ReportThe Town of Esto and unincorporated areas of Holmes County are receiving millions in grant funding to add fiber optic…
Read MoreBonifay officials look to pursue grant funding for downtown redevelopment
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Currently, some privately owned buildings in Downtown Bonifay are vacant. However, officials and staff with the City of Bonifay…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Brandon Newsom calls for start to Project Gateway land clearing
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom is looking for a request for price quotes (RFQ) to go out so lumber…
Read MoreCounty Commission rescinds Fire Department fees for vehicle crash responses
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Connell initially proposed the Holmes County Fire Department be reimbursed for costs…
Read MoreFire 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…
Read MoreEsto gears up for return of Two-Toed Tom Festival
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With the next year on the horizon, the small town of Esto is preparing to hold the Two-Toed Tom…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office celebrates new headquarters with open house, ribbon cutting
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Officials and people within the Holmes County and Florida Panhandle community were at the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office headquarters…
Read MorePonce de Leon Fire Chief raises concerns over funding shortfall
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz There are fire departments in Holmes County ‘running double the calls’ of other departments with comparatively less funding, Ponce…
Read MoreHolmes District Schools looks to help students through grant funds
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes District Schools anticipates receiving $303,200 from the state for a grant geared towards helping students and schools with…
Read MoreCommunity officials request funding during Holmes County Delegation meeting
NAN THOMPSONNAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz With the new legislative session on the horizon, State Sen. Jay Trumbull and State Rep. Shane Abbott listened…
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