When former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Jethro Pugh died Jan. 7, I suddenly felt a little older. Pugh played for the Cowboys from 1965-1978, when my love for football was taking hold. The Cowboys,…
Month: January 2015
Deadline extended for early tax payment discount
FORT WALTON BEACH — The deadline to receive a 2 percent discount on property taxes is now Monday, Feb. 2, according to Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson.
Rocket science seminar blasts off this weekend
NICEVILLE — "This is Rocket Science," Northwest Florida State College's spring Science Seminar Series, begins Friday with a presentation by 2004 Collegiate High School graduate Ben Corbin.
Former Bulldog takes over CHS softball program
CRESTVIEW — You could say that Holly Gibson, Crestview High School’s new softball coach, is an accidental coach. But that doesn’t mean her passion for the job is any less real.
North Okaloosa residents named to scholars' lists
TROY, Ala. — Laken Johnson, Timothy Heath, Rafael Gomez and Cameron Kuypers, all of Crestview, are on Troy University's fall semester provost's list.
HAPPENINGS: A smile and greeting for every snowbird
This is the time of year when winter snowbirds return to Northwest Florida.
United Way fundraiser to feature ballroom dancing, silent auction
FORT WALTON BEACH — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties’ “Nifty 50s" fundraiser, which features a dinner, dance and silent auction, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Hilton Sandestin’s…
Holt resident celebrates 92 years with music, memories (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — After 92 years, Holt native Marlin Bass says the two biggest changes he’s witnessed are advances in communications and transportation.
Neighborhood Watch meeting scheduled
CRESTVIEW — The Midtown Neighborhood Watch of Crestview's quarterly meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at The ROC Senior Center, located behind Central Baptist Church on South Pearl Street.
National Flight Academy job fair is this week
PENSACOLA — The National Flight Academy at 1 Fetterman Way in Pensacola will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Up to 45 people are needed for the part time positions listed below.