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WEEK 5  Thursday, Oct. 7 Rams vs Seahawks 7:20 p.m. FOX/NFLN/AMAZON Sunday, Oct. 10 Jets vs Falcons London8:30 a.m. NFLN Eagles vs Panthers Noon FOX Packers vs Bengals Noon FOX Patriots vs Texans Noon CBS Titans vs Jaguars Noon CBS Lions vs Vikings Noon FOX Broncos vs Steelers Noon FOX Dolphins vs Buccaneers Noon CBS Saints vs Washington Football Team Noon...
By Doug Stauffer Rear Adm. Philip Dur was this month’s speaker at The Fort Walton Yacht Club. Members and guests of the Okaloosa County Republican Club sat enthralled by his speech and the depth of knowledge, which covered a wide range of historical subjects and contemporary insights. He mentioned feeling...
By Michelle Ruschman One of the greatest gifts you can give to a child is the knowledge they have someone on their side. Carita Smith, Volunteer Recruiter, for the Florida Guardian ad Litem, is on a mission to ensure that local children who find themselves displaced from their homes know...
By Angie Toole More than 300 flags are on display at the Mullet Festival Fairgrounds, honoring those who gave their lives in the service of their country. The ninth annual Field of Valor, set up by the Niceville Exchange Club, recognizes those service members from the state of Florida who have...
By Doug Stauffer Dr. Devin Stephenson and Northwest Florida State College hosted Gov. Ron DeSantis and his entourage for an announcement concerning a sizable expansion of Florida’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training. DeSantis also announced the creation of new opportunities for apprenticeships in Florida. DeSantis awarded $1.5 million to NWFSC...
By Lori Leath Smith A Destin local is headed to Biloxi this fall to continue her love for pageantry at age 60 something. Gina Maus, a former Miss Alabama finalist, TV personality and Pontiac spokesperson, is preparing to compete for Ms. Senior World Nov. 12. With mentoring as her platform, she...
By Lisa Woodrum Military spouses face unique challenges when it comes to securing employment; one of which is the lack of networking in their local communities. The Military Spouse Fellowship Program (MSFP) answers this need. It is a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is a nationwide...
By Marta-Rose Thorpe For years, Jimy Thorpe had felt the urge to give back. A veteran, Jimy had served as a young man in the U.S. Army for eight years and had always held the highest regard for the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe....

Savor the Sound Oct. 8

Who’s ready to kick off another exciting Savor the Sound concert fundraiser, but in cooler weather and with an outstanding guest speaker? The Taylor Haugen Foundation has announced that Sammy Lee Davis, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient also known as “The Real Forrest Gump,” will speak at this event....
Walton Republicans Open Headquarters The Walton Republican Party kicked off the election season with the opening of the Walton County Republican Headquarters, located at “The Little White Cottage,” 9745 Highway 98 in Miramar Beach. Many Party members volunteered as poll watchers and poll workers during the early voting as well as...
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