Apr 1, 2015
EDITOR'S DESK: Shifting thoughts from Triple B to the big C
The 2015 Triple B Cookoff likely attracted 3,000 more attendees than last year's event, according to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's event organizers.
Mar 31, 2015
CROSE: High hopes and dreams for new businesses
I freely admit that I don't know the ins and outs of our town's administration as well as I could, because I live in the county.
Mar 30, 2015
GUEST COLUMN: Cancer — it's past time for a cure
Cancer is one of the most feared words.
Mar 30, 2015
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: The magic of baseball
The Major League Baseball season opens Sunday, when the Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals in a battle of National League Central Division teams. I imagine I’ll watch the game, because that’s …
Mar 30, 2015
HELMS: Bask and bathe in God's presence
David gathered five smooth stones from the brook to fight Goliath, a Philistine giant.
Mar 30, 2015
HAPPENINGS: Easter traditions and Christ's resurrection
Growing up, our family read the Easter story the Saturday night before Easter and focused on Christ Jesus' sacrifice for our sins.
Mar 30, 2015
HUBBUB: Reader's 5 suggestions would take time, add a fourth B: beer
Actions have consequences: Children need to learn that there are real consequences for their actions. Parents, if we don't discipline our children, society will.
Mar 27, 2015
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Swinging a Louisville Slugger
Sitting in a corner of my living room is an old, beat up piece of wood that I’ve had since I was 9 years old. That piece of wood — a baseball bat — has made the journey from boyhood to manhood with m…
Mar 27, 2015
Commentary: Here's the best way to rehabilitate Okaloosa's juvenile offenders
Those who could not attend our meeting on juvenile diversion programs missed a great opportunity to learn how our juvenile justice system works.
Mar 25, 2015
HELMS: How will you respond to the Lord's invitation?
When I got married, there was a lot of financial pressure placed on my wife and me.