Dec 29, 2015
HOPKINS: Some good news at the end of 2015
Our news media is loaded with bad news, and not too much good news to balance it.
That is especially true in an election year, when those on the outside know they can’t get elected by telling us ho…
Dec 22, 2015
HELMS: Look up — redemption draws near
Most of you are making last-minute preparations, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
But between all those things, please allow me to take a moment to wish you and yours a very M…
Dec 22, 2015
CROSE: Remembering the Christmas story
It is the story that began over 2,000 years ago, with an emperor who demanded a census so he could tax his citizens.
Just like today's governments, which always want taxes.
Although Mary was very…
Dec 21, 2015
SAUNDERS: Anti-Muslim sentiment saddens Crestview resident
My name is Yasmin. My husband got stationed here at Eglin Air Force base three years ago.
I am a Muslim woman, and I'm married to a Christian man.
I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.…
Dec 15, 2015
DICKSON: Looking for former athletes
In the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to touch base with a number of former local athletes for various stories.
That got me thinking about where other former athletes might be. It’…
Dec 15, 2015
HUBBUB: Lower Main Street buildings' rent, re-thinking the 'war on Christmas'
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Dec 14, 2015
HELMS: Seek God's gifts for others
In the book of Genesis, we read about Abraham, who desires a wife for his son, Isaac. He sends his trusted servant to find her.
We are told that this servant had all the riches that belonged to Ab…
Dec 14, 2015
DUNNING: 15 things Northwest Florida gardeners can do in December
Though it is December, Northwest Florida weather fluctuates between winter and spring temperatures.
Our nice days are wonderful opportunities to do outside landscape chores to prepare for spring. …
Dec 14, 2015
CROSE: 4 last-minute Christmas questions
Christmas is right around the corner. We just celebrated the third week in Advent, and there are just two more candles to light: one for the fourth Sunday, and then the Christ candle typically lit on…
Dec 8, 2015
DICKSON: People do matter most
Mark Richt, the University of Miami’s new football coach, caused a stir Thursday by a statement he made to his former University of Georgia players.
Richt said, “People matter most … (championship …