WEDDING: Syklawer and Kumar wed

Dr. Erica Elaine Syklawer and Dr. Neel Mukul Kumar were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. The Rev. Frederick Powell officiated at the ceremon…

Crestview drops softball opener

CRESTVIEW — There will be plenty of opportunities for Crestview High School's softball team to shine this year under first-year Coach Corey McSween.But McSween’s first win will have to wait as the Bu…

Can word games make us smarter?

When older generations complain about reading and writing skills among today’s youth, they point accusingly at technological advances, award-winning author and college teacher Daniel Wick said.

HOBO HOMEFRONT: Remembering Maudy

I once read this saying: "Life is meant to be lived — not feared, sold nor sweated. Fear not death. Fear the unlived life." It sticks in my mind as I mourn the loss of Maudy Carper, a long-time Laure…