Feb 21, 2013
Broxson withdraws Blackwater River State Forest drilling bill
State Rep. Doug Broxson blamed “misinformation” Wednesday for forcing him to withdraw a bill proposing to open the Blackwater River State Forest to oil and natural gas exploration.
Feb 21, 2013
Stand Up and Say the Pledge ceremony attendance triples
CRESTVIEW — Old Glory, steadied by Troop 30 Boy Scout Jackson Kiewiet, snapped in the breeze Monday as an estimated 85 residents took 15 minutes at noon to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Feb 21, 2013
Jahn on U.M. president's list
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Marissa K. Jahn, of Crestview, was named to the University of Montevallo's president's list.
Feb 21, 2013
Stormy weather could bring flooding, emergency officials warn
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has warned that Northwest Florida faces risks from heavy rain and flooding into next week.
Feb 21, 2013
Okaloosa lays out plans to recoup Bellinger theft losses (DOCUMENTS)
Okaloosa County hopes to recoup the money Mark Bellinger used to buy his home in Destin some time in March.
Feb 20, 2013
Explore Harlem Renaissance Era during Black History Month
This month, we celebrated African American heritage and my goal was to read some of the Harlem Renaissance Era's literature.
Feb 20, 2013
Willis on dean's and graduates list at William Peace University
RALEIGH, N.C. — Melissa Willis, a Crestview native and business major, was named, with distinction, to the fall semester dean's list at William Peace University.
Feb 20, 2013
Long-time educator takes new role in school system
CRESTVIEW — Long-time Okaloosa County educator Andy Johnson has more than one school to monitor as coordinator of safe schools, health and athletics, but the focus differs from his 30-plus-year caree…
Feb 20, 2013
The Kohs make Samford dean's list
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jung-Hyun Koh and Taylor R. Koh, senior nursing majors from Crestview, have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
Feb 20, 2013
Eglin civilians receive furlough notice
EGLIN A.F.B. — Civilian employees of Eglin Air Force Base were notified this afternoon to begin making preparations for possible furloughs if Congressionally mandated "sequestration" is activated Mar…