BAKER — Scott Johnson’s first offseason as the new Baker baseball coach has finally ended. With the official start of preseason practice last week, Johnson got his team on the field for a crash cours…
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December jobless numbers mixed in Northwest Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s economic recovery continued to outpace the national average in December, although there was some fluctuation in the local numbers.
Baker girls continue winning ways
BAKER — Ask Baker girls basketball coach Brian Wagner and he’ll be the first to tell you there’s no such thing as an ugly win. "A win is a win,” he said. “I had a buddy tell me, ‘Winning is the best …
Boyles: School resource officer issue between school board and sheriff
CRESTVIEW — Whether all Okaloosa County elementary schools should have school resource officers is a matter between the school board and sheriff, County Commissioner Nathan Boyles said.
Department of Growth Management seeks board volunteer
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County’s Department of Growth Management seeks a volunteer to serve as consumer representative for the Electrical Trade Industry Board.
Speaker: civic involvement can help further King's legacy (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Civic involvement is one way to further Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision, speakers said on Saturday during events commemorating the civil rights advocate.
OASIS still facing funding crisis
FORT WALTON BEACH — Supporters have pledged more than $20,000 in donations to the struggling Okaloosa AIDS Support and Informational Service.
FOR THE FAITHFUL: Upcoming events
PROTESTANT GOSPEL UNION CHOIR’S 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Macedonia Baptist Church, 603 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Crestview. The Rev. Dwight Baggett will preside.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Brad Reese makes us proud
I had a good time catching up with former Laurel Hill basketball star Brad Reese in a phone interview last month. Brad is one of my Facebook friends and I’ve managed to follow his basketball and pers…
Baker seniors go out with win
BAKER — Ten senior Baker girls basketball players finished their regular-season careers in impressive fashion Tuesday as the Gators rolled to 57-37 win over Gulf Breeze.