McGowan announced new 911 Coordinator
Holmes County Board of County Commissioners revealed the new Holmes County 911 Coordinator to be Clifton McGowan, during their regularly scheduled meeting on March 25. If the name sounds familiar,...
View ArticleEditorial: On a journey to learn all I can about Southern Baptists in Florida
As I've shared with you before, I moved to Florida because I felt God was calling me to join Him on an amazing new journey.
View ArticleUnion Hill Baptist Church in Bonifay will celebrate its 110th Homecoming April 6
Union Hill Baptist Church in Bonifay will celebrate its 110th Homecoming April 6. Southern gospel quartet Four Calvary will sing in concert at 10 a.m. and during the 11 a.m. worship service.
View ArticleCharlie's Donuts is a destination
In the early morning hours, it's mostly a line of dads who were given their list the night before and are now dutifully following through on their assignment.
View ArticleFirst Baptist Church in Bonifay will present Passion Play 2014
First Baptist Church in Bonifay will present Passion Play 2014 April 18-20. Performance times are Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 p.m. For more information, call 850-547-2420,...
View ArticleOne in critical condition after truck vs bicycle
An Alford man is in critical condition this week after being struck by a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle.
View ArticleWho let the dogs out?
Resident Connie Land came before the Bonifay City Council during their April 14 meeting to seek reprieve from her neighbor, Misty Peak, whom she accused of too many complaints against her dogs.
View ArticleEmbers of revival still glow from 2014 Evangelism Conferences
The embers of revival are still burning in the hearts of pastors in Holmes County, days after the conclusion of a western region Evangelism Conference held in Bonifay.
View ArticleHolmes County Spring 2014 Flood update
Holmes County Emergency Management gave an update on Monday morning on the conditions of what's considered the Spring 2014 Flood.
View ArticleWalk for Christ drew thousands
The first Walk For Christ was held on Saturday, April 19, beginning at Paul Langford Stadium at 10 a.m. It rained at different times, but it didn't stop thousands from participating.
View ArticleHolmes County Department of Health is urging local residential buildings to...
Smoke-free multiunit housing, a growing trend throughout the country, is making its way to Florida.
View ArticleHolmes and Washington Counties hold emergency meetings
Washington County Board of County Commissioners met earlier today, April 30 at Wausau Town Hall and the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners met later today at their usual location in Bonifay to...
View ArticleHCHS Drama to perform CATS
The Holmes County High School Drama Department will present the musical "CATS" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10, Monday, May 12, and Thursday, May 15 at the HCHS Auditorium.
View ArticleNational Guardsmen wins new car, then does something totally crazy
When Jacob Thomas joined his fellow Army National Guard soldiers in a recent OneBlood.org drive in Panama City, he never expected to win a new car.
View ArticleBonifay woman in court on manslaughter charge
Holmes County Sheriff's Office reported that Holmes County resident Hazel Denise Peacock made her first appearance in court Thursday, May 6, on manslaughter charges for stabbing her "live-in boyfriend"...
View ArticleLocal Dogs in Need of Home
Two different animal shelters are now trying to find homes for a group of dogs that were unavoidably abandoned.
View ArticleLocal animal refuge seeks homes for at-risk dogs
Since last week, Alaqua Animal Refuge has been seeking homes for dogs recovered last week from a small animal rescue in Bonifay after the owner passed away.
View Article5 roads selected but only 2 advance for SCOP
Pressed to meet deadline the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners had to choose a road from each district and approved of County Engineer Cliff Knauer to choose two of the five to be submitted...
View ArticleA legacy that lives on: the life of Wilfredo Morales
Known for his love of Jesus and animals, Wilfredo Emanuel Morales, owner of Ben's Place Animal Rescue Shelter in Bonifay, passed away on May 2 at his residence.
View ArticleHCHS presents CATS
Practical cats, dramatical cats, romantical cats and pedantical catsare just a few of the many kinds of cats you would fancy yourself meeting during this year's performance of CATS by Holmes County...
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