On October 19th, 2020, Betty Joyce Thomas, one of the four founders of Rocky Bayou Christian School, passed away. Many students expressed respect and appreciation for her influence on their lives. One former student penned, “To some who crossed her path, Joyce Thomas was just an English teacher who...
By Kenneth Books
In 1971, the Vietnam War was in full swing, as were the protests against it. The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave voting rights to 18-year-olds. Disney World opened in Orlando.
And young Lannie Corbin was hired as city clerk at his home town of Niceville.
Today, Lannie,...
From Okaloosa County Superintendent Marcus Chambers
As we enter the second month of the 2021-2022 Okaloosa County School District school year, our employees are busy ensuring that every student receives a world-class education in a safe environment. We are focused on the mental health of our students as it is...
Freeport HS
8/20 Kickoff Classic Walton Home
8/27 Bozeman Home
9/3 Jay Home
9/10 Holmes County Away
9/17 Blountstown Home
9/24 Chipley Away
10/1 Wewa Away
10/8 North Bay Haven Away
10/15 Open
10/22 Rocky Bayou Homecoming/Sr Nt
10/29 Sunshine State Athletic Conference
11/5 Sunshine State Athletic Conference
Games start at 7 p.m.
Regional Playoffs Nov 12, 19, 26
State Semifinals Dec 3
State Championship...
Emerald Coast Autism Center’s Hole In One Golf Tournament
Emerald Coast Autism Center’s 8th Annual Hole in ONE Golf Tournament will take place Friday, October 8 at Blackstone Golf Course in Defuniak Springs. The shotgun tournament starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Light It Up BREW is...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is lowering the barrier to higher education by offering multiple grant and scholarship opportunities for the Fall Term. It’s not too late to apply!
NWFSC has been awarded grant funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). It is our goal to reach as many students...
In keeping with their mission of Service to Our Community, the Walton County Democratic Women’s Club (WC DWC) recently delivered gift bags to the Walton County Beach Safety Officers. The gifts were part of a series of celebrations designed to recognize the Essential Workers and Heroes who have kept...
By Kenneth Books
Florida state representatives call one another “Rep.” But Okaloosa County’s newest legislator presented sitting representatives with a quandary. What do you call a man who is a retired brigadier general, a retired circuit judge and now a state representative?
They solved the problem, Patt Maney said, by referring...
