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Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal accident in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday morning, Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to an accident that resulted in a fatality. Authorities said the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. when a semi with a trailer was traveling west on Interstate 10 in the outside lane around the 99-mile. The semi-truck swerved off the roadway […]
Jackson County Correctional Facility Report For April 22, 2024
Roy Collins, 48, Marianna, Florida: Driving while license suspended or revoked, driving under the influence: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Dexter Dutil, 36, Altha, Florida: Trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, violation of probation: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa driver passes away after single-vehicle wreck
A 53-year-old man from Tampa died Wednesday, April 24, after his vehicle crashed into a tree while driving on the I-10 in Holmes County. The Tampa man was going west on the outside in a semi-truck with a trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. “The semi for unknown reason...
State, local library employees fear jail time under proposed bill
WIREGRASS (WDHN) — The proposed bill that aims to impose harsher restrictions on what books children can and cannot read could put library employees in hot water. “It does sound like library staff could be subject to criminal prosecution” Under the “Supplying Minors” bill, public libraries and school libraries will now be included in the […]
More than $20K raised for Cottonwood tornado relief
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s been nearly four months since an EF-2 tornado ravished Cottonwood and recovery efforts continue. The Houston Economic Development Association (HEDA) hosted a concert, where the money raised would be matched by HEDA then donated to the town’s recovery. A check with that...
Golfer keeps his cool in spite of nearby alligator
This golfer, Larry Fleming, was not rattled by a nearby alligator on the Bonifay Country Club golf course. Jeff Wilner shared the photo. In celebration of courtship and mating season, share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com.
The importance of shifting from autism awareness to acceptance in diversifying a workforce
When I was a young special education teacher one of my high school students was brutally murdered. His name was Justin; I taught him all four years of his high school career. He loved to make people laugh. In the spring, he would pick azalea blossoms on his way to school and line them up on my desk. He jokingly insisted the Pledge of Allegiance ended with “…and Justin for all.”
Bonifay Council celebrates weightlifter Emma Meredith
During an April 15 meeting, the Bonifay City Council officially proclaimed May 8, 2024, as Champion Emma Meredith Day in honor of Emma Meredith’s achievements in weightlifting. Meredith, a student at Holmes County High School, made history in 2023 by becoming the first-ever Class 1A Girls State Weightlifting Champion...
Dry and cool weather to start your week!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We had another cold front sweep through the Wiregrass this weekend and those temperatures have come crashing down! As you wake up we are seeing temperatures in the upper 40s across most of the Wiregrass. Luckily, this cooldown won’t last long as we are going to warm back up to average as we get to the middle of the week.
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