BAKER — With less than a month left before the District 3-1A tournament the Baker School baseball team continues to play an inconsistent brand of ball that leaves Coach Adam Henry scratching his head…
Month: March 2014
SunPass explained: Passes streamline NWF tollbooth process
CRESTVIEW — The next time resident Clyde Locke heads to Destin, his journey will be more direct now that he has a SunPass.
Blue skies greet 10th annual Triple B festivalgoers
CRESTVIEW — After a day and a night of tremendous storms dumped almost 5 inches of rain on the Crestview area, blue skies greeted Blackwater, Bluegrass and Barbecue Cookoff Festival attendees, pitmas…
Beatty, Sargent complete Air Force basic training
Air Force Reserve Airman Angelica M. Beatty and Airman Kenneth M. Sargent graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Hurlburt airman recognized with Silver Star
HURLBURT FIELD — On March 24, Tech. Sgt. Doug Matthews was presented the Silver Star at the 125th Special Tactics Squadron in Clackamas, Ore. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action agains…
Florida’s plan to ditch old standardized tests draws criticism
The Florida Legislature’s idea to ditch the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers standardized test and develop its own is flunking out among school personnel.
Bridgeway employees celebrate National Social Workers Month
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Bridgeway Center Inc. associates recently attended the 2014 National Association of Social Workers-Northwest Florida Unit Annual Appreciation Luncheon at The Meridian at Westw…
Okaloosa law enforcement officials: loyal Special Olympics supporters (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Special Olympics Okaloosa County annually has a loyal group of supporters who raise awareness and funding for the organization.
Health department official addresses county ranking
Okaloosa County ranks 19th for Health Outcomes and 10th for Health Factors in Florida, according to the 5th Annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and t…
REVIEW: The awesomeness of Patti
When reviewing a performance by a diva of Patti LuPone's stature, it's considered posh to snootily deride her delicious over-the-topness with snarky dismissal. But I was simply gaga-eyed by the Broad…