LETTER: Confederate flag shouldn’t fly alone in Crestview
I think most black Americans in the south realize that people displaying the Confederate flag no more support slavery than the black folks who wear an "X" on their caps — symbolizing Malcolm X — supp…
LETTER: Floyd whistleblowers deserve the public’s honor, not scorn
Convicted felon and former Crestview PD Maj. Joey Floyd chuckled with great delight in his jail cell Friday morning, when he learned that his whistleblowers were told that their services were no long…
EDITOR'S DESK: To help Crestview, we’re practicing what we preach
A month ago, this column focused on what we all can do, individually, to effect positive change in North Okaloosa County.
FROM THE PULPIT: Even Moses made excuses to God
The story I’m about to share with you is from the Bible — with some humor tossed in. It’s divided into three parts.
GUEST COLUMN: Fewer laws mean more freedom
The mayor of Glendale, Colo., recently announced the “Year of Freedom,” during which the City Council plans to revoke at least one Glendale statute at every regularly scheduled City Council meeting t…
EDITOR'S DESK: County transit could use a hip promotional push
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will cut the only bus routes primarily serving Crestview if the city can’t find funding to keep them running.
FROM THE PULPIT: Trust God and receive his promises
How deeply are you willing — or unwilling — to trust God to be good to his word, to be good to his promises?
GUEST COLUMN: Child abuse prevention progress requires full participation of all partners
We all know it; leading the Department of Children and Families is a difficult and thankless job. Front-line jobs in the state’s child welfare system are even tougher.
EDITOR'S DESK: Public input could aid Crestview’s budgeting situation
In today’s edition, we see photos from Mayor David Cadle’s recognition of a police officer and a firefighter for their more than 30 years’ combined service. (See “Public safety officers recognized,” …
FROM THE PULPIT: Let’s avoid major causes of spiritual failure
Hebrews 3:12-4:11 discusses the need for diligence in people who serve God. As Christians, let’s learn the Israelites’ example and not succumb to major causes of spiritual failure.