Ponce de Leon Family Dollar/Dollar Tree hosts ribbon cutting, creates new jobs
Staff ReportHolmes County’s new combo Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store celebrated official ribbon cutting ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 4. The grand…
Read MoreThe History of Red Hill UMC
Courtesy of Red Hill UMC In the 1800’s, earlier generations gathered each Sunday for worship services in a rustic, log…
Read MoreHolmes 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 High students learn about alligators
Recently, students from Holmes County High had the opportunity to participate in 4-H school programming that centered around the Alligator…
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
As the area continues to have dry weather and no rain, an outdoor burn ban has been issued in Holmes…
Read MoreMudd’n185 offers ‘affordable’ ATV riding space
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Mudd’n185-an ATV and outdoor dirt/mud ride space in Westville-started out from owner Paul Vann and his friends riding out…
Read MoreSheriff John Tate discusses administrative center move
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is now headquartered along Highway 90. HCSO recently moved their administrative center to 1173…
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