Holmes County approves cost increase for indigent burials, cremations
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to an increase in cremation costs for funeral homes in Holmes County, the cost for the county to…
Read MoreHolmes County Commission hears proposal for recouping EMS transport costs
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County is considering a program allowing the county’s Emergency Medical Services department to recoup Medicaid funds based on…
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 MoreBonifay Council approves lease for new police headquarters
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department is all set to move into the former Holmes County Sheriff’s Office center on North…
Read MoreOutdoor burn ban issued in Holmes County
Staff ReportAs the area continues to have dry weather and no rain, an outdoor burn ban has been issued in Holmes…
Read MoreBonifay Police Department looks to relocate administrative office
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office has officially relocated their headquarters. The HCSO administrative office is now at 1173 East…
Read MoreHolmes County looks at possible changes to comprehensive plan
NAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz Holmes County commissioners held both a workshop and general meeting on Oct. 3, with the workshop focused on the…
Read MoreCommunity officials request funding during Holmes County Delegation meeting
NAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz With the new legislative session on the horizon, State Sen. Jay Trumbull and State Rep. Shane Abbott listened…
Read MoreHolmes County looks to pull out of 79 Corridor project
NAN THOMPSONNthompson@kentsmith.biz During the Sept. 19 meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Good…
Read MoreCommissioners approve development order after emotional vote
DIANE M. MOOREThe Holmes County Board of County Commissioners approved a minor development order for the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store slated for…
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