Intimacy Over 50: Embracing a Fulfilling Love Life
By Dr. Richard Chern M.D.
Intimacy over 50 remains a topic shrouded in unnecessary mystery. As age encroaches, couples often retreat from discussing or embracing...
Know Your Neighbor: Vet Rides Voice to Second Career
By Kenneth Books
When local resident Kevin Gaddie retired from the Navy after 20 years, he realized he had a lot of life ahead of him. He...
ECTC: What Could Go Wrong?
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
In 2012, The Mischief Theatre Company dreamed up a worst-case scenario play where absolutely everything that...
A Pastor’s Ponderings: Embracing 2024 – A Journey of Growth and...
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
As we usher in 2024, it is natural to imagine the prospect of new beginnings. This universal feeling of starting anew...
Meet Our Local Pros Jim and Kim Wonsick
J & B Medical: The Solution to All Your Home Medical Equipment and Supply Needs
Local owners Jim and Kim Wonsick say coming up with...
Insights for Investors: Fear or Optimism for Investors
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
It has been noted that most people, when they hear or read things that speak to fear,...
Walton County School Superintendent Russell Hughes Named Florida’s 2024 Superintendent of...
Walton County School District (WCSD) Superintendent A. Russell Hughes was named the Florida 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District...
Meet Our Hometown Hero: Children in Crisis’ Ken Hair
A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
By Doug Stauffer
Ken Hair, a name synonymous with compassion and dedication, has been the face, heart and soul of...
Sean of the South: A New Year
By Sean Dietrich
Long ago, my college professor told us to choose a poem to recite in class. Students chose lofty selections from the greats....
Supporting Others’ Mental Health
By Stephenie Craig
This time of year can bring uncomfortable feelings and can exacerbate pre-existing mental health struggles. While some people are decorating and celebrating,...





































































