Oct 8, 2015
BROADHEAD: Ways to strengthen the body of Christ
The Christian church — with more than 34,000 denominations worldwide — is divided.
Loyalty to a particular school of thought or theology drives heated debates, physical violence, shunning and divo…
Oct 8, 2015
Crestview church youth group exceeds goal to feed the hungry
CRESTVIEW — The Joy Fellowship Senior High Youth Group has exceeded its goal: to collect 5,000 pounds of food for the poor.
Youth group members collected 5,300 pounds of food and donated it to the …
Oct 7, 2015
Donate blood in Crestview, get this cool, spooky T-shirt
CRESTVIEW — A commemorative T-shirt from the One Blood organization is available to Northwest Florida residents who donate blood Oct. 19-31 at any donor center or bloodmobile.
To make a donation lo…
Oct 7, 2015
North Okaloosa residents rally for breast cancer awareness
CRESTVIEW — Women should check their breasts at least monthly, according to Dr. Kevin McIntosh, OB/GYN for North Okaloosa Physician Group.
"There's a couple of ways to do it," McIntosh says. "There…
Oct 6, 2015
LETTER: God arrived in time for Crestview City Council decision
Dear editor,
"Right then, God showed up." Do you remember this line from the film "Forrest Gump?"
Sept. 28, we saw God answer a simple invocation: "Lord, tonight we pray that our leadership will …
Oct 5, 2015
FSU College of Medicine Auditorium named for late Crestview physician
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University's College of Medicine has named its auditorium for the late Florida Sen. Durell Peaden, a Crestview physician who sponsored legislation creating the medical sch…
Oct 5, 2015
GARCIA: National Hispanic Heritage Month wraps Oct. 15
Here's your last chance to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) — at no charge.
The Crestview Public Library has many resources to help you learn about Hispanic and…
Oct 5, 2015
SHANKLIN: 4 steps to save for retirement
National Save for Retirement Week is observed Oct. 18-24 this year.
And this week has some weight behind it, as it is recognized by the U.S. Senate for its importance in encouraging Americans to pr…
Oct 5, 2015
BEARDEN: 5 ways to keep field-to-table meat safe
When hunting, food safety begins in the field. The goal is to have safe meat for you and your family to eat.
Here are some ways to keep your food safe:
1. Shot placement. Food safety begins with …
Oct 4, 2015
HELMS: Consistent prayer is key
Mankind looks upon consistent performers favorably.
Think about it: Inconsistent financial performance makes people nervous. High school sports fans expect great games. A business that provides goo…