Two women with Okaloosa County ties are among 36 military wives competing in NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The American Military Spouses Choir — which promotes using music therapy for wounded soldier…
Month: August 2013
Hazardous water advisories issued for two Okaloosa County areas
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County areas may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
McMahon Center in Crestview seeks science classes integration
CRESTVIEW — Area schools have a free resource in town to incorporate hands-on research to accompany earth and environmental science classes.
View from the Stage casting for ‘A Christmas Carol’
CRESTVIEW — The View From the Stage community theatre troupe seeks upward of 40 actors, singers and dancers of all ages eager to recreate Dickensonian London.
EDITOR'S DESK: Monday’s school lockdowns worked
Monday, Crestview High School, Bob Sikes Elementary, Northwood Elementary, Davidson Middle School, Richbourg School and Emerald Coast Career Institute were on lockdown.
Wall reappointed to Florida Status of Women commission
The Okaloosa County Republican Party congratulates Barbara Wall, past chairman, for reappointment to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
New airports director wants to stimulate growth at Bob Sikes
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County's newly hired airports director, Sunil Harman, wants to encourage growth around the region's longest runway, which currently is "sleepy,” he says.
EDC director sees 'tremendous opportunities' in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Economic Development Council's new executive director came to town recently and liked what he saw.
New state legislation on public participation spurs new ordinance
CRESTVIEW — New statewide "public participation in public meetings" laws require the city to revisit its own policies, if only to bring them into compliance with state regulations, city attorney Jerr…
Baker volleyball team wins opener (photo gallery)
BAKER — The Baker School volleyball team took care of business against Central on Tuesday opening the season with a 3-1 win by scores of 25-6, 23-25, 25-6, 26-11. "I think overall we played solid," c…