Empty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
Staff ReportOne of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund-based in…
Read MoreBlue Devil Battalion opens Fall Festival activities
RANDY BURLEW The Holmes County High School JROTC presented the National Colors at the Fall Festival parade in Graceville on…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total…
Read MoreBonifay police chief discusses imminent administrative center move
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department’s coming transition into the old Holmes County Sheriff’s Office building on North Oklahoma Street is…
Read MoreGoodman wins district title, sets school record
WMBBHolmes County junior golfer Savannah Goodman was crowned the Class 1A District 1 individual champion on Monday while shooting a…
Read MoreHolmes District Schools looks to help students through grant funds
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes District Schools anticipates receiving $303,200 from the state for a grant geared towards helping students and schools with…
Read MoreNews, Advertiser to return to separate publications
STAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent…
Read MoreGrand opening scheduled for new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store
The new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree location in Ponce de Leon will have a grand opening on Saturday, Oct.…
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 native looks to open new funeral home in Bonifay
Cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County has always been Joel Davis’ hometown. Davis owns Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory, which has locations throughout…
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