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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Veterans Affairs website launched on Affordable Care Act
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched www.va.gov/aca to let veterans know what the Affordable Care Act means for them and their families.
Prime Time class registration opens Sept. 11 at NWF State College
NICEVILLE — Registration for Northwest Florida State College’s Fall Prime Time series of personal enrichment classes begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at NWFSC locations in Crestview, Niceville, Fort Walt…
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.
Crestview staff awarded highest honor for elections officials
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections staffers Louise McGirr and Shirley Young have been designated Certified Elections/Registration Administrators.
NWFSC, UWF among VetSuccess colleges aiding military-to-education transition
CRESTVIEW — The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding the VetSuccess on Campus program to 62 more locations this fall. This brings the number of VSOC schools across the country to 94.
Bulldogs rally past Panthers
Senior quarterback Khalil Foster hit Matt Gillis with a 5-yard touchdown pass with two minutes left in the fourth quarter to give the Crestview High School football team a 14-13 come-from-behind win …
Limited snook harvest opens Sept. 1
Recreational harvest season for snook, Florida’s premier game fish, opens Sept. 1 statewide.
Tarpon, bonefish become catch-and-release-only Sept. 1
CRESTVIEW — Tarpon and bonefish become catch-and-release only fisheries beginning Sept. 1.
Sept. 1 is saltwater license-free fishing day
Saltwater license-free fishing day is Sept. 1 in Florida. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply.