Mar 6, 2016
CROSE: Changes are coming in Crestview; keep an open mind
Change is inevitable; some embrace it while others reject it. We don't live our lives at a standstill, so change occurs.
Families, businesses and government entities must change to keep up with the…
Mar 4, 2016
DREADEN: Author recommends these 9 business management books
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five business-related books that have sold 2 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages.
In his best-selling book, "Drive: The Surprising Tr…
Mar 4, 2016
LETTER: Consolidated North Okaloosa fire district training is in place — and successful
See Editor's Note, at left or bottom, for more information on the news gathering process for the previously published story referenced in this letter.
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Dear editor,
This is in response to " …
Mar 3, 2016
BROADHEAD: Focus on God's blessings, stay positive
If you only pay attention to the internet, social media or news, you might think there’s more and more going wrong in this world, and less and less going right.
True, this world has numerous proble…
Mar 1, 2016
DICKSON: School officials make right call on weather
The adage, “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it" wasn’t true last week as severe weather targeted Okaloosa County.
Local school officials couldn't change the storm's…
Mar 1, 2016
CROSE: Focusing on what Crestview does offer
When I am about town, I hear complaints about what we don't have in Crestview.
There is a strong desire for better traffic flow, which is certainly needed, as well as specific national restaurants…
Feb 29, 2016
SHANKLIN: Should you retire in 'stages'?
For many people, the concept of retirement can be scary, both emotionally and financially.
If you, too, feel somewhat anxious about what awaits you, you might feel more comfortable in knowing that,…
Feb 29, 2016
HELMS: Controlled burns are a reminder of God's word
During controlled burns, an all-consuming fire clears underbrush, giving trees a better chance of remaining healthy; it also allows new growth to quickly come back as food for small animals.
Such …
Feb 24, 2016
TIU: Capitalizing on sustainable tourism in Okaloosa County
The majority of visitors to Okaloosa County come for our most popular natural resources, the beach and ocean. However, our county has so much more to offer and visitors and residents are often not a…
Feb 24, 2016
ROBINSON: Remembering the Gulf War
Editor's Note : This originally appeared in the Destin Log in 2001 and the News Bulletin in 2010.
The writer, the News Bulletin's circulation manager, has since updated it.
I arrived in Dhahran, …