CRESTVIEW — Whether it’s “Joy to the World” or “Deck the Halls,” secular or spiritual, Bing Crosby or the Trans-Siberia Orchestra, ’tis the season for Christmas music — and everybody has a favorite.
Residents discuss city dissolution; council member criticizes mayor
LAUREL HILL — Many residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status.
CAMPUS KUDOS: Northwood Elementary Honor Roll
First grade
All A’s
Harley Ables, Kayla Blain, Dayton Deatherage, Jadyn Dreading, Lillie Gainey, Gabrielle Harrington, Aidan Harseim, Abygale Hoist, Benjamin Humphrey, Maggie Langston, Zacharie Lit…
Attorney General bans additional synthetic drugs
SHALIMAR — A slew of new synthetic drugs has been deemed illegal in the state of Florida, according to an emergency order the Attorney General issued Tuesday.
BIRTHDAY: Owens celebrates 90 years Dec. 15
FLORALA, ALA. — The family of Walter Kimble Owens, who has several Crestview relatives, invites everyone to his 90th birthday celebration, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in …
Taxpayers save millions with early payment discounts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Tax collections for November, when taxpayers receive the largest early-payment discount of 4 percent, resulted in millions of savings, the Okaloosa County Tax Office reported.
WEDDING: Thomas and Thomas ceremony planned Dec. 22
MILLIGAN — Annie L. Thomas and Deacon Lee Roy Thomas, both of Crestview, will wed at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2012, at Beulah No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.
Piggy Bank Pageant and Pigs on Parade contests open
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa Saves is accepting entries for 2013 Pigs on Parade and Piggy Bank Pageant contests. Winners will be announced at the Feb. 2 Eco-Nomic Expo in Fort Walton Beach.
EDITOR'S DESK: Hate speech, confusion factors in parade fallout
Vigilante justice and widespread confusion comprised public debate following the Main Street Crestview Association’s unusually negative Christmas parade. A preacher who denied Santa Claus’ existence …
CHECK IT OUT: Food for Fines accepted through Dec. 31
We realize that “life happens,” as the saying goes, and sometimes you may have overdue library books.