Mar 22, 2016
DICKSON: Kent Zessin, one of the good guys
News that Laurel Hill School boys basketball coach Kent Zessin is stepping down caught me off guard, but I wasn’t completely surprised.
Knowing Zessin had a stroke in 2007, I had a feeling health c…
Mar 21, 2016
HELMS: Waiting for that foretold, giant playground in the sky
Resurrection Day, when we celebrate that Jesus has risen from the grave and sits at the right side of the Father, is quickly coming.
On this day, we reflect on how much God the Father loves us — en…
Mar 18, 2016
BONI: Cyrus was a pit bull who didn't have to die
The Atlantic calls law enforcement officers fatally shooting dogs an epidemic.
Reddit’s website has a section on “ Puppycide ,” or “an incident in which a law enforcement officer kills a pet dog.…
Mar 17, 2016
HUBBUB: Readers' thoughts on dog shooting fatality in Crestview
Editor's Note: The News Bulletin’s Facebook fans shared their thoughts on an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shooting a Crestview dog while investigating a report of criminal mischief…
Mar 16, 2016
BROADHEAD: Learn life lessons, but overcome past pain
Generally, people don’t like to dwell on painful memories. Most want to forget the difficult ending to a relationship, a betrayal or a loved one’s death. Such memories often cause heartache or anger …
Mar 15, 2016
DICKSON: North Okaloosa high school trends show athletes need a backup plan
I enjoy writing the “13 things” athlete spotlight feature for each midweek edition. The question-and-answer format helps me get to know more about athletes I cover, and it’s fun to learn about their …
Mar 14, 2016
HUBBUB: Readers' thoughts on Crestview traffic, Islam in textbooks
Editor's Note: Our website and Facebook fans shared their thoughts on Crestview development and a textbook the Okaloosa County School District removed from fifth-grade classrooms.
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Mar 14, 2016
HELMS: Learning from Bartimaeus’ example
In the book of Mark, chapter 10, beginning in the 46th verse, we read the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man whom Jesus healed.
Bartimaeus was begging for assistance for his livelihood; evidently, h…
Mar 9, 2016
BROADHEAD: God holds the key to your self-made prison
Say to those with a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.
“Then the eyes of the blind shall be …
Mar 8, 2016
DICKSON: Rethinking middle school athletes playing high school sports
The Florida High School Athletic Association allows middle school students attending K-12 schools to compete on high school varsity teams.
I’ve always thought it was a good idea to help smaller sch…



