EGLIN AFB — The Marine variant of the F-35 fighter jet has been grounded after a flight at the base experienced an engine problem during takeoff.
Month: February 2013
Hiring fair coming to Niceville Community Center Feb. 27
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Veteran Services Team will host the annual Seasonal Hiring Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Niceville Community…
Woman fights purse-snatcher
CRESTVIEW — A woman successfully maintained control of her purse after a man attempted to snatch it Jan. 16 in the Publix parking lot.
Almarante fire commissioners board meets Feb. 14
The next meeting of the Almarante Board of Fire Commissioners is 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the fire station, 3710 Old California Road. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Laurel Hill Council selects first roads for repairs, approves budget
LAUREL HILL— The Laurel Hill city council voted unanimously to seek Okaloosa County's help in paving portions of Sunnyside Avenue and Steel Mill Creek Road on Thursday night.
County OKs five-year tax abatement
HOLT — Okaloosa County commissioners approved a five-year tax abatement for a company planning to expand.
FROM THE PULPIT: Some Bible verses and thoughts to consider
I have the privilege of sending to several people, here and elsewhere, a daily thought.
Charlotte Parrish is Journey Java artist of the month
CRESTVIEW — Artist Charlotte Caudill Parrish's works in multiple media will appear throughout this month at Journey Java Connection on Main Street.
CHECK IT OUT: Opposing views database available
American speculative fiction writer Harlan Ellison once said, "You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant."
So how do you be…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shoal River basketball deserves coverage
Apparently, there is only one school in this town, because you did not put an article in the paper about the Shoal River and Davidson Middle School basketball game.