JAY — There’s a humble copse of 18 trees that recently got planted at an agricultural research station in Jay. It’s an experiment into whether Florida’s iconic crop can migrate up to the Panhandle. …
Month: December 2018
CHECK IT OUT: Library card includes free online tutoring
Did you know that with your library card you are able to receive free online tutoring sessions?
A variety of topics are covered: trigonometry, algebra, chemistry, earth science, writing skills, and…
This horse deworming strategy saves money
Most horses only need to be dewormed two to three times per year. The active ingredients in commercial dewormers need to be rotated to prevent resistance.
A new approach for worm control in horses …
Gingerbread goodness — a history
Gingerbread is a broad term that can describe anything from a firm and crispy cookie to a moist, soft cake.
Traditionally, gingerbread is seasoned with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and other aromatic sp…
'Something that really keeps us together'
CRESTVIEW — For most college students, December means final exams and returning home for the holidays. For five Crestview High School alumni, it also means being able to play music with their friends…
Baker's McLaughlin nabs Offensive POY again
BAKER – The tales of Junior McLaughlin will forever be carved in Baker lore.
The man, the myth, the legend finished with 5,240 rushing yards and topped 6,000 all-purpose yards.
He scored 84 touch…
Supervisor of Elections office Amendment 4 enactment
CRESTVIEW —The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections offices are preparing for the Jan. 8 enactment of Amendment 4 – the Voting Restoration Amendment approved by Florida voters in the November gene…
Department of Defense to increase basic housing allowance in January
The Department of Defense released the 2019 Basic Allowance for Housing rates in December. BAH rates will increase an average of 2.55 percent when they take effect Jan. 1. An estimated $21 billion …
Here's the college football playoff and bowl games schedule, part 2
As you saw in part one, there is still so much going on, in and around the bowl games. We have coaches staying with the team until after the bowl game, who then go off to coach another college; and s…
Waiting for that promise to be fulfilled
Can you remember as a child how difficult it was to wait patiently for the arrival of Christmas? I can.
As soon as the Christmas lights were put up downtown, the anticipation started. When the snow…