Beyond the Uniform: A Veterans Day Call to Purpose and Community
By Bruce R. Duty, Retired U.S. Army Chaplain, CrossCountry3
As Veterans Day approaches, I find myself thinking about the remarkable men and women who have...
Same Mission, Broader Role: CBA Is Now the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance...
After 30 years of protecting local waters, the organization now helps connect conservation work across the Choctawhatchee watershed.
The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) has a...
Go Fishing in Local Lakes!
By Helen Petre
Fishing builds confidence, curiosity and respect for nature. You do not need much gear, but you do need a positive attitude. Sometimes...
Local Football Fan Favorites
By Scott Miller
Football season is now in full swing. Whether you’re strictly an SEC fan or College Football fan across the board, an NFL...
Around Town
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber Foundation Launches Hurricane Relief Fund
In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Foundation is stepping up to...
Care Beyond the Emergency: Okaloosa’s Andrew Kindle Earns National Honor
For Okaloosa County EMS Community Paramedic Andrew Kindle, caring for people means making sure help reaches them beyond an emergency. His work includes delivering...
Capacity, Influence, and Fairness: Questions Families Struggle to Ask
By Kimberly Cole
Questions about capacity and influence are among the most difficult families face. These concerns often surface quietly, accompanied by guilt, uncertainty, and...
Education News
Area Math Teacher Connects With Music in a Unique Contribution
By Barbara Palmgren
Retirement for many teachers often means time to follow and excel in other...
5 Ways Math Practice Impacts Brain Development for K-12 Students
Ever wonder why math feels like such a mental workout? It’s because it is… literally. Regular math practice actively supports math and brain development. Each problem...
38th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow Celebrates Native American Heritage
By Kirby Locklear, Thunderbird Intertribal Council Chairperson
November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, cultures...

































































