BAKER — Powered by a pair of third quarter touchdowns, Jay upended Baker 14-0 in Friday’s Kickoff Classic at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium. The Royal first team picked up the two scores against the …
Month: August 2014
Hansford completes U.S. Army basic training
Army Pvt. Tyler Hansford, who always wanted to be in the army, graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. on Aug. 22.
Baker volleyball coach: Parks: Young team is up for the challenge
BAKER — It’s a question that the Baker School volleyball team hears every year.
High stakes in Okaloosa's primary election
Big decisions are in store for whoever is elected to office after voters go to the polls Aug. 26.
Chevrolet dealer's new owner plans inventory increase
CRESTVIEW — Award Chevrolet's name may have changed, but the dealership's goal of exemplary customer service remains, according to the new owner.
Sheriff's Office investigating reports of juveniles being lured into car
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent report by a sixth-grade student in Crestview who says a man asked her to get into his car Aug. 19.
Crestview fire causes $10,000 in property damage
The Crestview Fire Department responded to a residential Fire 11:39 p.m. Aug. 21 at 192 Patton Street, Crestview.
Residential façade improvement grants OK'd for CRA district
CRESTVIEW — The Community Redevelopment Agency board has unanimously approved a residential façade-improvement grant program for the district.
Police notice motorists’ increased attention in school zones
CRESTVIEW — Minimal opening-week school zone traffic stops have Crestview Police officers breathing easier and hoping for safer crossings throughout the rest of the school year.
Through Inés’ eyes: Visiting French student shares her impressions of NW Florida
Inés Boudet du Mochet, a 17-year-old French student who, through the Crestview Area Sister City Program, spent the summer visiting Okaloosa County, shares her impressions of the Emerald Coast — and …