Have you heard about geocaching on the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Heritage Trail? Join the fun as this outdoor recreational activity takes you to interesting spots in Okaloosa County.
Month: January 2014
Guy Penrod: hear 'the good news' Saturday
CRESTVIEW — Guy Penrod hopes Saturday night's crowd at Central Baptist Church enjoys the concert and listens to its underlying message.
Martin Luther King posters appear below Confederate battle flag
CRESTVIEW — New posters honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are hung on the same flagpole that bears the Confederate battle flag.
'It's about respect': Residents explore ways to continue King's legacy (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Inspiring others could help overcome toxic trends in the African American community, the Rev. Edwin Stallworth, of 6th Avenue Baptist Church in Florala, Ala., says.
Cold weather shelters open tonight through Sunday
Okaloosa County Cold Weather Shelter Program provides protection during freezing weather in the north and south. Shelters operate from approximately 6 p.m. until 8 a.m., when evening temperatures are…
NWF State College Prime Time Program now includes outdoors class
Northwest Florida State College now has an environmental education class that informs students about local outdoor opportunities.
Burrell on Missouri State dean's list
Michael Burrell of Crestview is among 2,583 students named to Southeast Missouri State University's fall 2013 dean's list.
Arbor Day event includes planting tips, free saplings
CRESTVIEW — The rest of the country may start planting trees in the spring, but in Northwest Florida, optimum tree-planting season is now.
Free employment law workshop could benefit small businesses
CRESTVIEW — JobsPlus will present a professional development workshop in employment law Jan. 21 at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce that organizers say will be particularly useful for small-bus…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Wanted: recreational league news, announcements
Once or twice a year, I make an impassioned plea for readers' help to make this a better sports section. Those are not empty words. I just can't be everywhere at once or, for that matter, be everywhe…