By Ron Kelly, Walton County Information Officer
Walton County was created in 1824, making this year the 200th anniversary of its founding. Walton County’s present total land area is 1,028 square miles, but it was once much larger. Portions of Walton County’s original territory were given in 1846 to help...
3rd Planet hosted a successful chili cook-off to benefit CALM. More than $4,400 was donated toward providing transitional housing and life skills to moms and their kids in crisis. The Magnolia Group, 3rd Planet, Kevin Cook’s bacon-wrapped deliciousness, generous donors, CALM volunteers (some pictured here), and patrons made this...
By Michelle Ruschman
Teenagers in this era are being called “snowflakes,” but to resort to name calling is dismissive of their very real modern-day challenges and overlooks the depth of their compassion. Policymakers, the entertainment industry, and social media influencers have also worked to downgrade parental authority, and this has...
By Ron Kelley
After nearly 20 years serving as Supervisor of Elections for Walton County, Bobby Beasley has decided to retire. His retirement will be much deserved, and all of us are grateful for his many years of service.
Assistant Supervisor of Elections Ryan Messer has worked in that office for...
Check out some great places to watch the game here.
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 1: Aug 30, 31, Sept.1
Oklahoma vs Temple Fri. 8/30 6pm ESPN
Georgia vs Clemson Sat. 8/31 11am ABC
FL vs Miami Sat. 8/31 2:30pm ABC
W. Virginia vs Penn St. Sat. 8/31 11am FOX
Alabama vs W Kentucky...
By Kenneth Books
There is no cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder. And the expenses for families with a member who has autism are steep. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that, in addition to medical costs, intensive behavioral interventions for children with autism cost $40,000 to $60,000 per child per...
Former local Sean Dietrich (he recently moved to Alabama) is a columnist and novelist known for his commentary on life in the American South. In addition to Bay Life, his work has appeared in Southern Living, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom...
You’re Invited to the Importance of a Community-Based Estuary Program, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Crosspoint Church Niceville, Room 800 on the 2nd floor of the Chandler Center (NW door of 519 Helms St.). Attendees will discuss the importance of estuaries, and how connecting the birds...
By Michelle Anchors
The economic prosperity of Okaloosa County can be negatively affected by events that are not within our local control, such as natural disasters, oil spills and even a global pandemic. Is there any factor in our local control that could positively affect our economic growth? The answer...
Impact100 of Northwest Florida Inc. awarded five $100,000 grants to nonprofits in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
The 2022 grants are:
Arts & Culture
Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must Go On…” Save Our Community Theatre’s Home
Education
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless – The Impact Village Opportunity Zone (Phase One)
Environment,...
