Feb 6, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Black History Month electronic resources available
The Florida Electronic Library has resources for all ages to explore during Black History Month. These include:
•The Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History, 2nd edition, 2006 is a five…
Feb 6, 2014
Young Marines boot camp teaches leadership skills
CRESTVIEW — Feb. 15 is the deadline for parents who want to sign their children up for next month's 26-hour Emerald Coast Young Marines boot camp.
Feb 6, 2014
COVER STORY: Former Crestview pastor's Belize mission makes a difference
When the Rev. Heath Burchett announced in 2008 he'd been called to another church, First United Methodist Church members were heartbroken.
Feb 5, 2014
Gardening experts-in-training enhance county extension grounds, nature trail
CRESTVIEW — Jane McCreary and Joe Jones, Master Gardener interns, aren't yet tree planting experts, but they're learning quickly.
Feb 5, 2014
AARP volunteers offer free tax preparation
CRESTVIEW — Terell Burgess appreciates getting AARP volunteers' free tax filing advice at the Crestview Public Library.
Feb 4, 2014
WEDDING: Syklawer and Kumar wed
Dr. Erica Elaine Syklawer and Dr. Neel Mukul Kumar were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. The Rev. Frederick Powell officiated at the ceremon…
Feb 4, 2014
Black History Program coming Feb. 8
The Carver-Hill Memorial & Historical Society's annual Black History Program is 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Carver-Hill Center on School Avenue in Crestview.
Feb 3, 2014
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Remembering Maudy
I once read this saying: "Life is meant to be lived — not feared, sold nor sweated. Fear not death. Fear the unlived life." It sticks in my mind as I mourn the loss of Maudy Carper, a long-time Laure…
Feb 3, 2014
Registration open for April 10-12 Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge
The Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge Rodeo and Skills Training, benefiting the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, is April 10-12 at The Boardwalk parking lot on Okaloosa Island.
Jan 30, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Geocaching in progress for Viva Florida anniversary
Have you heard about geocaching on the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Heritage Trail?