When a person tries to convey a message, words, tone of voice, and body language all help to convey that message. When all three parts of the message mesh, and the listener receives it as intended, a…
Month: May 2018
Baker School dedicates freedom shrine
BAKER — Baker School’s JROTC unveiled a new patriotic display this week honoring military and first responders.
The freedom shrine was dedicated at a May 17 ceremony at the school. The shrine consi…
America's Second Most Favorite Drink
I know I drank too many soft drinks as a kid and even as s young adult. My grandpa's store was just across the road and I drank too many Pepsi Colas, Dr Peppers and various other soft drinks. As a yo…
Economic report emphasizes training, keeping workers
CRESTVIEW — The city council heard a positive report on the area’s economic outlook this week.
Nathan Sparks, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, spoke to th…
Bootleggers and Baptists: Time to Cut Spending in Washington
Given his first-hand experience with the massive size, pettiness, cost and overreach of deep-state government in Washington, it is time for Trump to cut about 25 percent of it. Apparently, Mueller’s …
Ban media? Be careful what you wish for
Last week, there was an outbreak of tweeting in which the president decried "fake news" which, by now, we know is dog-whistle for "news I don’t like."
He mused whether he should revoke the White H…
Antioch receives A+, high impact honors
CRESTVIEW — Antioch Elementary School is celebrating some recent achievements.
The Okaloosa County School Board presented Antioch Principal Kelli Sanders with a plaque from the State of Florida. T…
Crestview non-profit gets new director, location
CRESTVIEW — A local charity that works with at-risk youth is undergoing major changes this month. The Belief Foundation recently hired a new director and is looking for a new building to meet growing…
K-9s and drones at police open house
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police Department hosted the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours Event May 9 at the George Whitehurst Municipal Building.
The event doubled as an…
CHECK IT OUT: Just a few things you can do with your library card
We all know that you can check out popular books on a variety of subjects and genres, but did you also know that with your library card you can…
•Check out or place a hold on brand new movies.
•T…