The Okaloosa County School District proudly recognizes the outstanding students who competed in the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical and Poster Contests hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omicron Omega Chapter.

Edward Mitchell Jr., Crestview’s Citizen of the Year for 2024, received the Charlie Hill Community Service Award on Jan. 16 at the 39th Annual MLK Observance in Fort Walton Beach.

Crestview firefighters recently rescued a 76-year-old man from a fire at an apartment at the Katie Manor senior living facility, 639 Brookmeade Drive.

A prefabricated, 5-foot-tall, and three-dimensional fiberglass great blue heron dressed as a train conductor is about to make a permanent landing at Crestview’s Wilson Street Park.

In thirty-five years of ministry, I have had several speaking engagements, some at conferences, and many at churches. That is not remarkable for a preacher. What is remarkable is that many of those engagements were in Spanish-speaking countries, and I do not speak Spanish; to be understood, I had to speak through an interpreter.

I am not a fan of snow. I have occasionally purposefully travelled to areas where I know there is a good possibility I will encounter snow, and I am OK with that because I know it is very temporary. I’m also prepared mentally, and I bring proper attire and equipment.

Okaloosa County, in partnership with Jacobs Engineering, invites residents to the second public meeting for the Vulnerability Assessment Project.

Crestview Police Chief Steve McCosker’s top concerns about Winter Storm Enzo are the same today as they were when the monumental fall of white flakes first blanketed the city and region on Tuesday.

One of my favorite passages in scripture is from the 43rd chapter of Isaiah. It says in part, The Lord says, “Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (43:1)