The U.S. government developed The Freedman’s Bank after the Civil War so freed slaves and their family members could set up a savings account to help relieve extreme economic hardships.
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Children learn how to handle offenders at 'Stop the Bully'
CRESTVIEW — Although Nataly Green hasn't dealt with bullying in her first weeks of kindergarten at Walker Elementary School, her parents wanted her to be prepared.
3 inducted to Okaloosa Women’s Hall of Fame
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women has named three inductees to the Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Crestview fireworks show scheduled for Labor Day (PARKING MAP)
CRESTVIEW — The city will present a fireworks show on Labor Day at Twin Hills Park, featuring family activities and music.
Wall reappointed to Florida Status of Women commission
The Okaloosa County Republican Party congratulates Barbara Wall, past chairman, for reappointment to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
CHECK IT OUT: Big Library Read offers unlimited access to ‘Fancy Nancy’
Hey kids! Participate in OverDrive’s Big Library Read Sept. 16-30! OverDrive, our ebook vendor, will offer unlimited access through Sept. 30 to ebook and audiobook formats of Jane O’Connor’s “Fancy N…
New Crestview residents tap Florida sunshine for energy source
CRESTVIEW — Justin Madison and "Flyin' Brian" Dickenson sweated it out Thursday morning from a rooftop in the Carnegie Hills subdivision. The workers — technicians for Pensacola-based Compass Solar E…
Road closures include State Line in Laurel Hill at 7 a.m. tomorrow
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County has announced the following local road closures for repairs and weather issues:
790 panther sightings reported throughout Florida
TALLAHASSEE— Hundreds of Florida panther sightings have been reported to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website, where people can record when and where they saw a panther or it…
Author motivating Healthy Woman attendees tomorrow in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — On Tuesday, Healthy Woman, a North Okaloosa Medical Center resource, welcomes author Nicole Johnson for its dinner, "Fresh Brewed Life: Hope for the Daily Grind.”