CRESTVIEW — The Crestview High School Thespians are hosting a performance and pasta dinner to raise funds for their trip to the Thespian March 16-20 Thespian State Festival.
The presentation — "A N…
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Textbook's Muslim reference raises concerns at Walker Elementary
CRESTVIEW — One parent’s objections to the phrase “Muslims pray to Allah” in a fifth-grader’s workbook has led to the book’s removal from Walker Elementary’s curriculum. Principal Lorna Carnley said …
North Okaloosa STEM teachers up for cash prizes
CRESTVIEW — The morning of March 3, two North Okaloosa County high school math or science teachers will each be $5,000 richer. Four more will each receive $500 merit awards.
The teachers will be th…
13 things you didn't know about Crestview's Hannah Dukes
CRESTVIEW — Hannah Dukes, a Crestview High School sophomore, has a promising future on the softball team.
She stepped in as the starting catcher this year. Through six games, she leads the team in …
Okaloosa Master Gardeners celebrate 20 years (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — From identifying snakes — and whether they’re poisonous — to help with a dying lawn, a group of volunteers annually provides residents free garden and yard advice.
“We are not just peop…
Two finalists named for NWFSC president
NICEVILLE — Two finalists are being interviewed for president of Northwest Florida State College.
In a media release, Brian Pennington, NWFSC Board of Trustees chairman, listed the following interv…
Okaloosa academic tournament results released
Here are the results of Matches 9 and 10 of the Cox/Okaloosa Schools Academic Tournament. The matches took place Feb. 23.
Match 9
Choctawhatchee 330, Niceville 15 (Niceville eliminated)
Match …
Crestview High classroom assistant earns state recognition
CRESTVIEW — Juanita Payne-Galbreath, a Crestview High School classroom assistant and Okaloosa County's Education Support Professional of the Year, has earned Rep. Jeff Miller's support.
It's easy t…
SCAM ALERT: Con artists blast Northwest Florida students with job emails
Scammers are targeting college students with fake job listings, according to a Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida media release.
They blast solicitations to college email accounts promisin…
Math Nation celebs' visit motivates Crestview High students (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — More than 500 students in Crestview High School's gymnasium bleachers screamed, applauded and whistled when four celebrities entered the room.
These were the stars of “Math Nation,” a f…