FHP working multiple crashes Updated at
Florida Highway Patrol has responded to multiple crashes in the Troop A region, which is comprised of ten counties stretching from Panama City to Pensacola.
View ArticleCommunities plan July 4 celebrations
Local residents won't have to travel far to watch a patriotic fireworks display July 4 weekend. The City of Chipley will hold its inaugural patriotic celebration at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at Pals...
View ArticleOklahoma St. goes from resurfacing to reconstruction Updated at
BONIFAY What was supposed to be a resurfacing project on Oklahoma Street in Bonifay has instead become a reconstruction project. Contractors Hatch Mott McDonald, HMM, are working with Florida...
View ArticleDevelopment commission in negotiation with potential buyer of PDL industrial...
The Holmes County Development Commission unanimously passed a motion to sign a resolution supporting the expansion of U.S. 79 through the City of Bonifay as opposed to a bypass option in a regular...
View ArticlePreservation is key: Historic homes keep the past alive
Home is where some of Holmes County's most treasured history exists. Everyday life once happened and memories still live on within the walls of some of the county's oldest residences.
View ArticleBNRC Administrator says farewell Updated at
After serving as Administrator for Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center for a year and a half, Allen Yearick says it is with mixed emotions he is resigning to move closer to his fiancee in south Florida....
View ArticleHCSO books two on drug charges
Holmes County Sheriff's Office took methamphetamine out of the hands of a woman on her way to make a delivery of the substance in Holmes County. HOLMES COUNTY - Holmes County Sheriff's Office took...
View ArticleSchool board approves new hires
The Holmes District School Board approved personnel transfers, resignations and amendments to new hires for the upcoming school year in the July 19 regular meeting. BONIFAY The Holmes District School...
View ArticleFarmers market coming to Palm Plaza
Owned and operated by the folks who manage the farmers markets in Rosemary Beach and at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, "That Farmers Market in Niceville" will feature produce, local honey, hot...
View ArticleNo injuries in structure fire
Bonifay Fire Rescue was dispatched to 712 Range Line Street, where a single story home was fully engulfed in flames on the inside. Firefighter Aubrey Serpas was in the area and arrived on scene to find...
View ArticleSuperintendent accused of skewing FSA results
Some local residents, educators and at least one school member say Holmes County School Superintendent Eddie Dixon skewed Florida Standards Assessment results to augment the county's performance on the...
View ArticleBoroughs announces run for Tax Collector
Boroughs, a 1976 graduate of Holmes County High School, continued her education at what is now Florida Panhandle Technical College, having received certification in Data Procession and then went on to...
View Article16 arrested, 12 at large in Chipley drug sweep
The Chipley Police Department closed out a three-month investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics Thursday by launching a round-up of 28 suspects on 29 drug related warrants. By Monday, the...
View ArticleLynelle Vanlandingham was a Bonifay treasure
From a caring Mrs. Ruby Coleman in 1st grade to a nurturing Mrs. Sarah Segrest in 7th, and on through the demanding Mrs. Mable Harris for senior English, we have been fortunate to have some wonderful...
View ArticleWilliams announces run for Property Appraiser
Williams, who holds an Associate of Arts degree from Chipola College and Bachelors in Business Administration Troy State University, served as site coordinator for an environmental consulting firm...
View ArticleCaryville seniors learn self defense
Caryville's Chairman of the Town Council Timothy Hanes was happy to be of help to Wesley Ard from Bonifay Tae Kwon Do as he came to do a self defense class for the senior citizens of the town....
View ArticleBOCC set millage at lowest rate since 2000
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners has set the county's initial millage rate for the upcoming year at 9.1960, a more than 2 percent proposed reduction from the current rate of 9.4192. If...
View ArticlePublic workshop for U.S. 79 Corridor development to be held Thursday
The public is invited to attend a workshop to hear an update report from the Highway 79 Corridor Authority Planning Committee at Bonifay City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. BONIFAY - The public is...
View ArticleHCSO arrests two on meth charges
Holmes County Sheriff's Office logged two more arrests in an ongoing investigation of illegal drug activity in the county. HOLMES COUNTY - Holmes County Sheriff's Office logged two more arrests in an...
View Article'The foundation for growth'; Leaders take next step toward 79 corridor
Members of Bonifay City Council and Holmes and Washington County commissioners met Thursday in a historic meeting that marked the first time all three government bodies had gathered to move forward on...
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