By Tim Norris
When was the first US election? December 15, 1788 was the first United States presidential election. George Washington was inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789, 57 days after the First Congress convened. The act of voting in colonial times was quite different from today. In...
Tuesday, October 27 – Gates Open 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts 6:30 p.m.
Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is celebrating 20 years of preventing child abuse and neglect, protecting children and restoring the lives of impacted children. To celebrate and help raise funds,...
By Lori Leath Smith
“Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.”
— Proverbs 31:9
Gathering in the Garden
Friday, Oct. 23, 2020,
6 – 8 p.m., Point Washington Preserve, Tickets $40
It’s that time of year again—time to gather in the garden! The 3rd Annual Gathering in...
By Heather Bennett
Hope is an optimistic feeling, based on the desire or wish for a positive outcome. Hope can also be faith in the unknown. For HOPE Project, Inc., hope means Healing Our Patriots With Equines. Through equine therapy, this nonprofit organization is giving hope to veterans, first responders...
By Lori Leath Smith
A true local, Tricia Brunson, Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO, was raised in our area and has served as a Chamber of Commerce executive for more than 24 years investing in the local business community. This has led the Chamber to persevere and thrive even...
As Hurricane Sally made her way across the Florida Panhandle, the Habitat ReStore in Walton County was left with 19 inches of standing water in their store and throughout their entire property. Unfortunately, the flooding caused extensive damage and destroyed all of the inventory the ReStore had on hand...
By Jennie Mckeon, Wuwf, Npr For Florida’s Great Northwest, wuwf.org
When disaster strikes, Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, is usually one of the first people to hitch her trailer and rescue domestic, farm or even exotic animals.
But after the refuge took in over 30 inches of rain from...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is a change agent – a vibrant, dynamic community of educators and learners dedicated to engaging with every organization, entity and industry possible for the purpose of opening doors of opportunity. Our successes come from building collaborative partnerships throughout our region; being responsive to...
By Alison “Ali” Jean, CBA Education Technician
My title may be an Education Technician, but I am a multi-faceted employee at Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA). Of the many roles I play within our organization, my favorite is the manager of our Choctawhatchee Oyster Gardening Program where volunteer oyster gardeners raise oysters...
Freeport High School
9/25 7 PM Rocky Bayou Christian, Niceville Away
10/2 7 PM Chipley Homecoming
10/9 7 PM Baker Away
10/16 7 PM Jay HOME
10/23 7 PM Opponent TBA Sunshine State Conference
10/30 7 PM South Walton Away/Battle of the Bay
11/6 7 PM Hilliard Away
Niceville High School
9/18 7 PM Niceville HOME
9/4 7...
