By Kenneth Books
When local resident Kevin Gaddie retired from the Navy after 20 years, he realized he had a lot of life ahead of him. He needed something to do.
“I said to myself, I’m too young to sit on the porch,” remembers Kevin, now 63. Possessed of a rich baritone voice,...
Walton County School District (WCSD) Superintendent A. Russell Hughes was named the Florida 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). Hughes was formally recognized on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Tampa during the joint meeting of FADSS and the Florida School Boards...
A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
By Doug Stauffer
Ken Hair, a name synonymous with compassion and dedication, has been the face, heart and soul of Children in Crisis (CIC) for 18 years, leaving an indelible mark on the community and the lives of children. After nearly two decades as president...
February is Black History Month and Bishop Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., Homilist, invites all to the 43rd annual liturgical celebration commemorating Black History Month.
Presented by the Catholic African American Cultural Awareness Group of Okaloosa County, listen to the word of Jesus with an open heart on Sunday, Jan. 28,...
By Doug Stauffer
The 2023 Emerald Coast Classic, a prestigious college basketball tournament, was held on Thanksgiving weekend (November 24-25) at Raider Arena, Northwest Florida State College. Headlining teams like Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and Santa Clara, the tournament drew a sold-out crowd, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Alabama, entering as...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed Dr. Henry Mack as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Mack brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the higher education and workforce system head for the State of Florida for four years.
As chancellor, Dr. Mack was responsible...
ECCAC calls on community to pave the way to ending child abuse and neglect
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) invites the community to become champions in the fight against child abuse and neglect by contributing to the creation of a new symbolic tile Wall of Champions in the...
‘First Note Entertainment’ returns to present the debut concert of ‘The Broken Crayons Tour’ at the state-of-the-art South Walton High School Theater in Santa Rosa Beach. This all-ages musical variety show brings generations together through music, uniting multiple acts across various music genres on a single stage.
Some may remember...
By Doug Stauffer
Imagine a world where every night brings the uncertainty of finding a safe place to sleep, where danger can be right around any corner, and feelings of fear, demoralization and alienation are constant companions. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for many; it’s the everyday reality for those...
By Victoria Ostrosky
Life happens, doesn’t it? The unexpected slaps us in the face and our life begins to crumble. Maybe your pregnancy test came back positive. You’re young, single and still in school. What are your options? Or, perhaps, you’re a little older with a career and not sure...
