CRESTVIEW — For the first time since 1998, the Community Redevelopment Agency plan has undergone a comprehensive rewriting and is poised to carry the agency through its remaining 10 years of existenc…
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Crestview self-defense experts offer tips to avoid being an assault victim
Listening to the little voice inside, avoiding distractions and reporting strangers are among self-defense tips offered by local experts following a Crestview woman’s reported assault in her driveway…
DREADEN: Science in Context is an anywhere, any time resource for science fair projects (DOCUMENT)
School is back in session, and we all know what that means … science fair projects! The Crestview Public Library has purchased a new online resource that students, parents, and educators are sure to …
GUEST COLUMN: Facebook — a venue for abuse
Did you know that hitting “like” on your Facebook page could land you in jail? A Pennsylvania man may soon find out.
Justin Bellanco was recently charged with indirect criminal contempt. Police all…
HELMS: How to be a blessing to others
In 2 Kings we meet a woman from Shunem that the Bible declares was a great woman.
We are told that when Elisha was in the area, she would provide bread and eventually a room for his well-being. Her…
Registration, auditions are Sept. 5 for Northwest Florida youth and junior orchestras
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Orchestra are both accepting new and returning musicians for fall 2015.
A limited number of merit and needs-based scholarships …
DICKSON: What high school football means to me
With the start of another high school football season now upon us I find myself again reflecting on what the game means to me on the 40th anniversary of my senior season.
What high school football …
Barto's hit a classic
JAY— Friday night’s football game between Baker and Jay was only a Kickoff Classic. And the game really didn’t mean anything. But don’t tell that to Gator middle linebacker Montae Barto.
Baker led …
Picking 2015's high school football winners
Breaking down the word expert, you get ex — or has been — and spurt — a bit of nothing.
Often, I feel as if I embody that definition when making annual football picks. Only a crazy man, or a sports…
Baker prepares for Blue Devils
BAKER — The dress rehearsals are over for Baker School’s football team. Friday night when the Gators travel to Bonifay to take on Holmes County the game counts.
Baker is coming off a 13-6 win over …