FHP releases information about Friday crash
Amy Rudd, 32, of Chipley, was traveling south on Griffin Road around 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. FHP reports Rudd was attempting to cross U.S. 90 when her 2013 Nissan Altima was struck from the left side...
View ArticleFBC Bonifay's prayers answered for F.A.R.M. to help addicts
A new ministry of First Baptist Church in Bonifay will soon offer hope of recovery to men struggling with addictions.
View ArticleMotley seeks re-election for Dist. 3 seat
Holmes County School Board member Jason Motley has formally announced he's seeking re-election to his Dist.
View ArticleHolmes Co. homestead values on the rise
Property taxes may have remained the same for the past several years, but the value of homestead property is on a steady rise, according to Property Appraiser Otis Corbin, Jr. "This year homestead has...
View ArticleBand: no longer extra-curricular
Holmes County High School's Blue Pride Band Director Zach Dobos and Holmes County Band Booster President Ben Martin were at a recent Bonifay Kiwanis Meeting where they explained that "music should no...
View ArticleBonifay water and sewer rates to increase in October
Bonifay City Council approved the final reading and adoption of Ordinance 389, which will increase the water and sewer rates effective Oct. 1. For residents within the city limits, water rates will...
View ArticleHolmes County BOCC reviews possible budget cuts
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners began refining the budget for the new fiscal year when they met Aug. 5. "As you know, last week we set our tentative millage rate at last year's rate,...
View ArticleHCSB board addresses cell phone policy
Discussion turned to student cell phone use during the Aug. 5 meeting of the Holmes County District School Board after discussing the Code of Student Conduct, taking on a new point of view for...
View ArticleHolmes County Political Meet and Greet Friday
Mingle with your Holmes County candidates seeking political office from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at the Bonifay Recreational Center located at 608 West McKinnon Ave. in Bonifay.
View ArticleRyals among top in state FCAT scores
Bonifay Elementary School fourth grader Jayla Ryals was recently praised by Senator Don Gaetz as being "one of the highest performing students in our state" and "among the very best in Holmes County"...
View ArticleCounty makes $98,000 property purchase
Holmes County Board of County Commissioners approve to purchase 40 acres of land from Continental Forest, Inc. in the amount of $98,000 during the meeting of Aug. 12. The board became interested in...
View ArticleJohnson seeks District 4 Comm. seat
Retired Holmes County native L.T. "Sonny" Johnson, Jr. is among those hoping to be District 4 voters' choice to represent them on the Holmes County Board of Commissioners.
View ArticleMerchant seeks re-election
A 1975 graduate of Holmes County High School, Merchant worked for the Florida Department of Transportation for 31 years before retiring.
View ArticleBonifay Police Department Need Help Finding A Missing Adult
The Bonifay Police Department is investigating a missing adult who is pictured above.
View ArticleHighlands deputy salary lowest in six-county region
Jacob Sendziak, 24, is altruistic. Prior to accepting a job as a deputy sheriff, he worked in plumbing, a potentially lucrative trade.
View ArticleHCDC, donut shop owners fight hurdle to business expansion
But after over half a dozen years of turning out tasty treats in a shoebox-sized retail location, owners of the Donut Land Express realized the production aspect of their business needs room to grow.
View ArticleCounty approves 4% pay raise
Holmes County Board of County Commissioners approved a four percent pay raise for all non-union county employees and a county contribution of $35 per employee toward health insurance during called...
View ArticleWHTC considers name change
Washington-Holmes Technical Center Director Martha Compton gave a presentation at the recent meeting of Bonifay Kiwanis Club announcing a possible name change is in the works for the school to Florida...
View ArticleHow the art of china changed someone's life
Bonifay resident Celedia Howell started her tale with awe that has not diminished over time, awe that what started as a hobby became a means to put her children through college and continues to give...
View ArticleNorthwest Florida Championship Rodeo to celebrate 70th
The Bonifay Kiwanis Club will host the 70th Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo, on Thursday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 4th, starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Memorial Field. Gates...
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