North Okaloosa residents among Northwest Florida State College student ambassadors
NICEVILLE – Ten students have formally signed their contracts to become the newest Northwest Florida State College RaiderRep student ambassadors.
FAMU national alumni meetings planned for Okaloosa chapter
With the inception of Florida A&M University's School of Diversity in Crestview, the Okaloosa County Chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association has been reactivated.
ACT, SAT workshop registration deadline approaches
Free workshops to assist Okaloosa County high school students taking the Sept. 13 ACT and Oct. 11 SAT will be held next month in Fort Walton Beach High School's Media Center.
Southside Center expansion adds kindergarten, first grade
CRESTVIEW — When classes resume Aug. 18, Southside Center will house not just voluntary pre-kindergarten students, but also kindergartners and first-graders.
Troy University announces summer provost's and chancellor's lists
Troy University has recognized students for making the provost's and chancellor's lists for the 2014 summer semester.
Freshman Bulldogs 'excited,' 'scared' about their new school
CRESTVIEW — Jade Wrathell’s moment of triumph came after three tries: her hallway locker sprang open.
Magnolia Baptist Church hosts annual school supplies giveaway Saturday
LAUREL HILL — This Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church joins other area churches in helping students from under privileged families get ready for school.
School supplies needed for Back to School Bash
CRESTVIEW — Calvary United volunteers are collecting school supplies today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter.
Okaloosa School Board OKs tentative millage rate
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County School district tax rate, which has received the School Board's initial approval, will go no higher this year. The board unanimously, and without discussion, approved …
Plan set to prevent traffic snarl during meeting
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County School District officials want to prevent traffic woes Aug. 12, when all teachers gather for a back-to-school event on the county's south end. Thirty-one school buses will…










