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County Commission keeps current bus stop distance limit for sex offenders

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In Holmes County, convicted sex offenders are currently required to live at least 2,500 feet away from a school bus stop.  That will remain so. The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners decided to not change that limit during a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, after County Attorney Nate Nolin brought up the matter. …

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Holmes 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 resiliency. The grant was expected to be officially approved during a Holmes District School Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.  The funds are a one-time grant good for about a year, though district officials…