May 1, 2016
This Crestview man is the All Sports Association's Amateur of the Year
Back in his NBA playing days, teammates thought Tom Hammonds was crazy when he’d peel off to the book store before road trips to pick up reading material on martial arts.
Who did this 6-foot-9, 220…
Apr 29, 2016
Crestview's Katie Manor senior apartments eye July 1 opening (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Though construction is ongoing, Saturday’s visitors will get a glimpse of Katie Manor’s many amenities, the affordable senior apartment complex manager said.
While the 102-unit complex …
Apr 29, 2016
Eating out in Crestview: Are more restaurants needed?
Mention development and readers’ inevitably comment that one thing Crestview needs more of is more places to eat. Does it really? Are choices really that limited in the county’s biggest city?
CREST…
Apr 29, 2016
Airsoft returns to Laurel Hill; field opens April 30 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — Starting Saturday, the sport of Airsoft again has a venue in North Okaloosa County. Evolution Airsoft opens in a previous operator’s wooded 22-acre site at the end of Robbins Road.
It…
Apr 28, 2016
Covenant Care seeks volunteers; training sessions are May 11, 13
FORT WALTON BEACH — Covenant Care is seeking individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families and in supporting the organization.
A volunteer training will be hel…
Apr 27, 2016
United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties selects president-CEO
FORT WALTON BEACH — Walter Hooks, board chair for United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, stated that the organization's new president and CEO will succeed Ken Hinrichs, how is retiring.
Rick O…
Apr 27, 2016
Crestview chamber breakfast meeting is May 5
CRESTVIEW — The monthly networking breakfast for the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce is scheduled.
The event, hosted by Habitat for Humanity, is 7-8:30 a.m. May 5 at the Crestview Community Cent…
Apr 27, 2016
Job hunting? Then come to Pensacola State College on April 29
PENSACOLA — CareerSource Escarosa has partnered with Pensacola State College to host its annual Spring Job Fair on Friday, April 29.
The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pensacola State College Jea…
Apr 27, 2016
Laurel Hill spring bluegrass festival set May 5-7
LAUREL HILL — The Holiday Hills Spring Bluegrass Festival is being planned.
The event kicks off 5 p.m. May 5 with a covered dish supper and an open stage at 6 p.m. (Call one of the numbers below to…
Apr 26, 2016
This time as friends: Crestview vet returns to Vietnam (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The last time Terry Faulkner visited Vietnam, his hosts from his recent visit were trying to kill him.
But that was in 1968, and they were enemies. This time, 48 years to the day, they …