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By Michelle Ruschman As we approach election day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 22-year veteran and mother Lisa Robertson, an advocate for Get Out the Christian Vote, has a question for all those who are considering not getting out to vote: What kind of future do you want for your...
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights Week 5: September 28 Ole Miss vs Kentucky TBA Auburn vs Oklahoma TBA Texas vs Miss. St. TBA Penn St. vs Illinois TBA Clemson vs Stanford TBA Alabama vs Georgia 6:30pm ABC Michigan St. vs Ohio St. TBA Week 6: October 5 Penn St. vs UCLA TBA Florida St. vs Clemson TBA Georgia vs Auburn...
By Barbara Palmgren Golf tournaments continue during the summer in Okaloosa County. Junior golfers age 8-18 participate each year in this challenging event held at Rocky Bayou Country Club. This year, the tournament was held on July 24-25, 2024. Always warm in July, the golfers were up to the challenge...
By Michelle Ruschman Fiona Devenney, the Executive Director of Opportunity Place, knows that one of the best sources of energy in a community is this: Hope. Her team, although small, is mighty, and includes Balon Loften (Associate Director), Felicia Waters (Eligibility Specialist), Gabrielle Loften (Shelter Coordinator), and Jean Day (Youth...
The local community has rallied behind Scenic Walton’s mission to enhance beauty and safety in Walton County with local residents registering for over 3,000 of the newly available charity license plates in advance of their distribution. $25 from each initial sale and ongoing renewal fee goes directly to nonprofit...
From Superintendent Marcus Chambers Hello Students and Parents, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. As we embark on another exciting academic year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you. Whether you’re returning students or new faces, we’re thrilled...
Niceville to Host First Ever Veterans Day Parade! The City of Niceville will have its first-ever Veterans Day Parade on Sat., Nov. 9, for community members show support and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country—those who have sacrificed so...
It’s no secret that this stretch of Florida’s coast has something special between the rare coastal dune lakes, miles of sugar-sand Gulf beaches, and the third-largest estuary in the state. These natural features are a sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike, and it is the mission of the Choctawhatchee...
By Michelle Ruschman One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child and LightZ of Hope is his legacy through his parents, Brent and Susan, along with their team. Through this program, children who are hospitalized can...
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...
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