Piggy Bank Pageant and Pigs on Parade contests open
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa Saves is accepting entries for 2013 Pigs on Parade and Piggy Bank Pageant contests. Winners will be announced at the Feb. 2 Eco-Nomic Expo in Fort Walton Beach.
WEDDING: Thomas and Thomas ceremony planned Dec. 22
MILLIGAN — Annie L. Thomas and Deacon Lee Roy Thomas, both of Crestview, will wed at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2012, at Beulah No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.
Taxpayers save millions with early payment discounts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Tax collections for November, when taxpayers receive the largest early-payment discount of 4 percent, resulted in millions of savings, the Okaloosa County Tax Office reported.
BIRTHDAY: Owens celebrates 90 years Dec. 15
FLORALA, ALA. — The family of Walter Kimble Owens, who has several Crestview relatives, invites everyone to his 90th birthday celebration, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in …
Attorney General bans additional synthetic drugs
SHALIMAR — A slew of new synthetic drugs has been deemed illegal in the state of Florida, according to an emergency order the Attorney General issued Tuesday.
CAMPUS KUDOS: Northwood Elementary Honor Roll
First grade
All A’s
Harley Ables, Kayla Blain, Dayton Deatherage, Jadyn Dreading, Lillie Gainey, Gabrielle Harrington, Aidan Harseim, Abygale Hoist, Benjamin Humphrey, Maggie Langston, Zacharie Lit…
Residents discuss city dissolution; council member criticizes mayor
LAUREL HILL — Many residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status.
2 men arrested in connection with drug lab following traffic stop
CRESTVIEW — Crestview police discovered a mobile methamphetamine laboratory during a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on Monday afternoon, according to a press release from the department.
10 tips for holiday gifts to seniors
FORT WALTON BEACH — Looking to give your senior loved one something special this holiday season?
Okaloosa to help celebrate 500 years of Florida
VALPARAISO — Okaloosa County is looking for residents who want to help celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary.















