Are you one of those people who hear the word pollen and sneeze? For many, allergies are the only association with plant pollen. But pollination — the transfer of male pollen grains into the female f…
Category: lifestyle
Former Crestview resident makes strides in music career
CRESTVIEW — Georgia State University in Atlanta has awarded a graduate assistantship to Clarence G. Bell II, a former Crestview resident. He will teach undergraduate students at the university level …
Free summer meals available for North Okaloosa children
The Florida Summer BreakSpot program offers free nutritious meals, recreational fun and educational activities for children 18 and under at more than 3,800 locations.
North Okaloosa locations are l…
Baucham to speak at First Baptist Church
CRESTVIEW — Speaker and author Voddie Baucham will be the Father's Day speaker for a local church.
He will preach at the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services at First Baptist Church of Crestview…
Central Baptist sets Vacation Bible School
CRESTVIEW — Central Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School for children up to sixth-graders.
Sessions are scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. June 21-25 at 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.
This year's t…
When we come together, we do great things
Editor's Note: This is the second of two columns discussing the boundaries between people.
As I mentioned in my previous article , there is much in this society that divides us — like politics, ide…
2 Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated June 12.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, and…
Blood drive scheduled
CRESTVIEW — One Blood has scheduled a blood drive for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16 at Starbucks, 2520 Ferdon Blvd. S, Crestview.
Donors will get a $10 Starbucks gift card, a wellness checkup of blood …
Financial gifts can help Dad for years to come
Father’s Day is almost here. Dad will probably like any gift you give him, of course, but this year, why not go beyond the ordinary? By presenting your father with an appropriate financial gift, you …
Thoughts before Father's Day
We often remember and honor our mothers, but what about our fathers? Dads play an important role in their children's lives. While some dads aren't as visible as mothers in families, nevertheless they…