This week I am providing you with five daily devotions for your reflection and prayer. Some may fit with circumstances in your life, some may not. Either way, remember to focus your heart and thought…
Month: February 2014
ARREST REPORT: Feb. 4, 2014
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.
Can word games make us smarter?
When older generations complain about reading and writing skills among today’s youth, they point accusingly at technological advances, award-winning author and college teacher Daniel Wick said.
Northwood Arts and Science Academy announces honor students
First grade A's
Lawson Beaty; Kailyn Bennett; Hannah Bishop; Nikolas Blackshear; Hayleigh Blanchard; Madison Bush; Jacey Conyers; Jaelene Jester; Ethan Milonas; Mary Richard; Landon Shutt; Andrew Wi…
Registration open for April 10-12 Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge
The Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge Rodeo and Skills Training, benefiting the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, is April 10-12 at The Boardwalk parking lot on Okaloosa Island.
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Remembering Maudy
I once read this saying: "Life is meant to be lived — not feared, sold nor sweated. Fear not death. Fear the unlived life." It sticks in my mind as I mourn the loss of Maudy Carper, a long-time Laure…
North Okaloosa educators among Teacher of the Year finalists
CRESTVIEW — Three North Okaloosa teachers have been named Teacher of the Year finalists, Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson and School Board member Cathy Thigpen announced.
Gordon basket seals Hobo comeback
LAUREL HILL — In what might have been a symbolic changing of the guard, Laurel Hill School sophomore Cameron Gordon hit a 3-point basket with 19 seconds left in Friday to give the Hoboes a 52-49 win …
Bulldogs fall to Viking in district championship
FORT WALTON BEACH — There is still a lot of basketball to be played for the Crestview High School girls basketball team. The Bulldogs are in the playoffs for the first time since 2010. And they might…
Cultural outlook for 2014: Performances, programs planned
CRESTVIEW — Area arts and cultural organizations are focusing on the following.