Aug 19, 2015
SHANKLIN: What happens to my IRA after I'm gone?
Contributing to an IRA can help you build some of the resources you will need to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
But what happens to your IRA if you don’t use it up in your lifetime?
You can stil…
Aug 19, 2015
BEARDEN: Cotton is important to Okaloosa County, our country and our world
You probably can’t go a day without touching cotton or a cotton by-product.
Especially here in Okaloosa County.
In 2012, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 5,960 bal…
Aug 19, 2015
2 Okaloosa parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Aug. 19.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, and…
Aug 18, 2015
SHANKLIN: Inflation and your retirement income strategy
You might not think much about inflation. After all, it’s been quite low for the past several years.
Still, you may want to take it into account when planning your retirement income strategy.
Of …
Aug 18, 2015
CELEBRATIONS: Moorman and Stephens announce engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Moorman, of Baker, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Moorman, to Clinton Stephens, son of Lamar and Debra Stephens of Crestview.
Miss Moorman, a g…
Aug 17, 2015
CROSE: Goals apply to households, businesses and government
We have goals in every aspect of our lives, whether we recognize it or not. But not everybody effectively plans to make those dreams a reality.
Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, "If you f…
Aug 17, 2015
North Okaloosa Medical Center physicals help students kick off a healthy year
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa County students are going back to school on Monday, which also means it's time for annual physicals and immunizations.
“Annual checkups allow a physician to get to know t…
Aug 17, 2015
Fort Walton Beach book signing with Pentagon attack survivor cancelled
FORT WALTON BEACH —The Sept. 17 book signing and reception featuring Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Texas, has been cancelled.
The retired colonel wrote a book, "Refined by Fire," about his experiences sur…
Aug 17, 2015
Northwest Florida State College associate nursing program earns national accreditation
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College's Associate in Nursing program has been awarded national accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
An evaluation team from …
Aug 17, 2015
Crestview nonagenarian reaches top Toastmasters tier
CRESTVIEW — A 92-year-old World War II veteran has achieved Toastmasters International's top communication recognition.
William Oneby — who has completed 40 speeches in his five years as a Crestvie…