Holmes schools to get Sheriff’s Office safety dogs
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@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…
Read MoreBrandon Newsom, Joe Rone continue war of words over Busy Bee project
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom and Holmes County Development Commission Executive Director Joe Rone kept verbally sparring over the…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Brandon Newsom, Development Commission argue over charter, Busy Bee project
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Following concerns raised by Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom, the charter for the Holmes County Development Commission–enacted in 1959–will…
Read MoreFire department sets vehicle crash response fees
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Update, Friday, Dec. 1: From Holmes County EMS Director Steve Connell: “After further research concerning the matter of Fire…
Read MoreCounty Commission picks new chairman, vice chairman
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners held a leadership reorganization on Tuesday, Nov. 28, resulting in a new…
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