May 25, 2018
May Day Festival schedule features musical entertainment, games
CRESTVIEW — The annual May Day Festival helmed by the Carver-Hill Memorial & Historical Society continues May 26 and 27.
The May 26 schedule is as follows:
•9 a.m. — parade lineup at Carver-Hill …
May 18, 2018
Take the listening command to heart
When a person tries to convey a message, words, tone of voice, and body language all help to convey that message. When all three parts of the message mesh, and the listener receives it as intended, a…
May 11, 2018
Record turnout for Korean Martial Art Festival in Crestview
KMAF 2018 News Article – by John Wilkerson
Crestview Hosts International Martial Arts Symposium
CRESTVIEW — The 12th annual Korean Martial Arts Festival took place April 20, 21, and 22.
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May 11, 2018
We all have the gift of free choice
What does one do when a trust has been betrayed?
It happens, doesn’t it? A person in a position of authority makes promises to work toward certain goals, only you learn the person never really inte…
May 11, 2018
Building a healthy taco using local produce
Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish with a mixture of various fillings on a flat bread tortilla.
Having recently visited the Yucatan Peninsula and consumed tacos on a daily basis, it became eviden…
May 11, 2018
Residents may qualify for Baker's free dental clinic
BAKER — The local free mobile dental clinic is soon. The event provides fillings and extractions to people in need.
It begins with a screening day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Baker Area Recreati…
May 2, 2018
Help restock local food banks during Stamp Out Hunger
FORT WALTON BEACH — Help make a difference in the community by participating in the nation’s and the community’s largest food drive: the 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers "Stamp Out…
Apr 20, 2018
‘Small but mighty’
LAUREL HILL — On April 24, 1898, Rev. Erasmus Ellerbe Ervin, then pastor of First Presbyterian in DeFuniak Springs, organized the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church with 11 charter members. It was the f…
Apr 20, 2018
Common courtesy can inspire gratitude
It has been said of late that common courtesy is not so common any more. While this may be true, there are still pockets of it around. I say this because I recently experienced two instances of it.
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Apr 17, 2018
God answers prayers
How do you respond when things don't go your way? Your response may depend on the generation of which you are a part.
A few will say: Well, I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Some will say: This too …