CRESTVIEW — Sixth-grader Karlie Baxley was fashionably clad in new hot pink-and-orange shoes and a new blue-and-green plaid shirt contrasting with new black slacks. Her new purple, black and grey sch…
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'A DREAM … COME TRUE' Sanders named Antioch Elementary School's principal
CRESTVIEW — During the summer, Kelli Sanders had been serving as Antioch Elementary School’s interim principal.
PRACTICAL MONEY: Identity thieves target kids as well as adults
I'm sorry to report that child identity fraud is alive and well in 2014. If anything, the problem may be worsening as identity thieves devise new methods to steal – and use – children's personal info…
5K run/walk to benefit Drew Barefield
CRESTVIEW — Proceeds from a 5K run/walk — scheduled for Sept. 20 at Davidson Middle School in Crestview — will benefit Drew Barefield, a 12-year-old boy critically injured in a June 28 boating accide…
‘Computer glitch’ delayed city payroll, city clerk says
CRESTVIEW — After a clerical error led to city workers receiving paychecks or direct-deposit pay later than usual Friday afternoon, bank and city officials are investigating the mishap.
Crestview woman’s giving spirit helps community grow
CRESTVIEW — The Hub City's growth is due, in part, to one woman who is a part-time homemaker and part-time community volunteer, but a full-time giver.
UWF among U.S. Veterans Magazine's 'Best of the Best'
PENSACOLA — The University of West Florida received recognition from the U.S. Veterans Magazine's 2014 “Best of the Best” lists.
Baker man elected to Military Order of the Purple Heart leadership
Baker resident William “Bill” Everett is now the Military Order of the Purple Heart's National Junior Vice Commander. He was elected for the position during this year’s national convention in Denver,…
3 running for Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
CRESTVIEW — Two candidates are challenging an incumbent for the District 4 Okaloosa County commissioner seat.
Northwest Florida welcomes Spirit of ’45 Day Express honoring World War II's end
NICEVILLE — The Military Order of the Purple Heart and Northwest Florida State College are proud to sponsor and welcome a visit by the Spirit of ’45 Day Express Aug. 19. The bus will be in front of t…