County Commission picks new chairman, vice chairman
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners held a leadership reorganization on Tuesday, Nov. 28, resulting in a new…
Read MoreCounty Commission keeps current bus stop distance limit for sex offenders
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In Holmes County, convicted sex offenders are currently required to live at least 2,500 feet away from a school…
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 MoreHolmes 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…
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…
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