Suspect Charged with Methamphetamine Trafficking Following High-Risk Pursuit
GARETT VALCOURTOn June 11, 2024, a significant law enforcement operation, involving the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Geneva County authorities,…
Read MoreSandy Spear reappointed to Chipola Career Source Board
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Donna Meldon, a representative for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, presented a recommendation to the Holmes County Board…
Read MoreFlorida Emergency Management Director discusses hurricane preparedness with county officials
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a…
Read MoreHolmes County working out details on outdoor event ordinance
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Residents of Holmes County are waiting to see the specifics of a coming new outdoor event ordinance, which are…
Read MoreSenior citizens celebrate birthday with assistance from Sheriff Tate
Staff ReportHolmes County Sheriff John Tate helped the Holmes Council on Aging celebrate May birthdays on May 31. The seniors had…
Read More101-year-old gets cheers at school reunion
Special to the Advertiser One of those being greeted at the recent New Hope School reunion heard the question, “How…
Read MoreCounty continues to work on Dogwood Lakes pipe leak
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz A leak discovered in a Dogwood Lakes pipe is continuing to be assessed by officials and consultants in Holmes…
Read MoreHolmes County working out details for outdoor event ordinance
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz On the heels of Sol Fest, a special committee is hashing out exact requirements for proposed large outdoor events…
Read MoreAdvocacy group forms to allege civil rights violations from Sol Fest
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz After numerous arrests were made for alleged drug possession during an electronic dance music (EDM) festival at Vortex Spring,…
Read MoreWell wishes: Holmes County High community cheers on Lady Blue Devils before state game
The day before the Holmes County High School Lady Blue Devils softball team played for the state title, their classmates,…
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