LAUREL HILL — With a ragtag army of local militias, farmers, armed slaves and pirates, Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson’s force defeated a vastly superior, well-disciplined British force on Jan. 8, 1815, in …
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Crestview library thankful for summer superheroes
As the Crestview Public Library wraps up a superhero summer, we’d like to thank our superheroes:
Florida sales tax holiday on school supplies, more begins Aug. 7
CRESTVIEW — A sales tax holiday on school supplies will run 12:01 a.m. on these dates:
STRAUCH: We're losing our grip on America
I read somewhere this adage about wealthy families: The first generation makes the money, the second generation maintains it and the third generation loses it.
Crestview weight-loss group installs new officers
CRESTVIEW — Take Off Pounds Sensibly has helped millions of people nationwide lose weight over the past 60-plus years.
DUNNING: Northwest Florida's 3 common summer lawn issues
As the weather gets hotter, homeowners want to maintain their yard without spending hours in the sun.
Crestview tax preparer receives award for client service
CRESTVIEW — Bob Cooke, of Crestview, has received H&R Block's 2015 Henry W. Bloch Award for Excellence in Client Service.
Crestview High announces reserved seating sale dates
Crestview High School reserved seats and parking passes for returning seat holders will be sold from 7:30 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Crestview High School.
Registrations due Aug. 21 for Fort Walton Beach ACT/SAT workshops
FORT WALTON BEACH — Workshops to help Okaloosa County high school students taking the Sept. 12 ACT and Oct. 3 SAT are scheduled on various dates in Fort Walton Beach High School's Media Center.
Last chance to win Covenant Hospice paddle board in Northwest Florida
CRESTVIEW —This week is the last chance to win a customized paddle board and support an organization that helps terminally ill people.