CRESTVIEW — Three North Okaloosa teachers have been named Teacher of the Year finalists, Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson and School Board member Cathy Thigpen announced.
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Gordon basket seals Hobo comeback
LAUREL HILL — In what might have been a symbolic changing of the guard, Laurel Hill School sophomore Cameron Gordon hit a 3-point basket with 19 seconds left in Friday to give the Hoboes a 52-49 win …
Bulldogs fall to Viking in district championship
FORT WALTON BEACH — There is still a lot of basketball to be played for the Crestview High School girls basketball team. The Bulldogs are in the playoffs for the first time since 2010. And they might…
Cultural outlook for 2014: Performances, programs planned
CRESTVIEW — Area arts and cultural organizations are focusing on the following.
Churches seek community support for housing initiative
CRESTVIEW — Members of several area churches want to provide housing for the poor with the community's support. The Helping Other People Effectively Network would establish transitional housing and a…
If farmworkers earned more, could we afford what they pick?
Income inequality and the minimum wage have become national buzzwords, but noticeably absent from the conversation is the economic plight of American farmworkers.
City to provide its own janitorial services, saving $21K rest of year
CRESTVIEW — After requesting bids from janitorial service companies, city officials determined it was cheaper to have city employees do the work.
Residents differ on provisions of proposed animal control ordinance
CRESTVIEW — A proposed city animal control ordinance generated debate among residents and city officials during a Monday City Council workshop.
EXTENSION CONNECTION: What are the benefits of volunteering for 4-H?
4-H aims to teach life skills to children. We find that the program also equips kids with marketable skills, along with a sense of belonging and self-worth, which make them more apt to be successful.
FROM THE PULPIT: Make your church a safe haven
Someone once said, “The church would be a great place if it weren’t for all the people.”