2023 Year in Review: Holmes County
Staff ReportHolmes County was not without its share of headlines in 2023. From public arguments between county officials and community members…
Read MoreHolmes County Schools gets C grade from state
COLLIN BREAUXSTAFF REPORT School districts in Florida have recently been graded by the state Department of Education (DOE), based on academic…
Read MoreCounty commission discusses agenda item placement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has an agenda set for meetings where they usually discuss items…
Read MoreHolmes County, Bonifay to receive funding from state
Holmes County and Bonifay are some of the rural communities that will receive funding from the state to help communities…
Read MoreHolmes schools to get Sheriff’s Office safety dogs
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A grant program will provide for safety canines for schools in Holmes County through an agreement with the Holmes…
Read MoreCouncil on Aging hosts Christmas event for senior citizens
STAFF REPORT Senior citizens in Holmes County got to enjoy a lunch and Christmas festivities through an event hosted by…
Read MoreCounty Commission discusses salary, potential raise for County Project Director
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Currently, Holmes County Project Director David Corbin’s salary is $60,000. County Commissioner Brandon Newsom brought up the potential to…
Read MoreCounty Commission agrees to pay building inspector $105k salary
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has set a salary of $105,000 for a county building official,…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association program manager discusses tips for recognizing, managing Alzheimer’s, dementia
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The holidays are a time when families spend time together–which can also be a point when children or loved…
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…
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