By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more than 3,000 cemeteries nationwide for the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. These local events are more than just part of a national program; for many in...
NCAA Tournament second-round participants Alabama, Creighton and Syracuse headline an eight-team field in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Global Sports. Games will be played Nov. 25 and 26 at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.
Alabama State, UAB, Clemson, Missouri and...
By Barbara Palmgren
The Miracle Strip High Golf Tournament continued to celebrate golf for teens this year at Fort Walton Municipal Golf Course. The tournament began 40 years ago, hosting male and female golfers to compete as individuals and as a team. Then, 24 years ago, this same tournament split...
By Liesel Schmidt
If you’re looking to score some serious points with your loved ones this Christmas, Blue Bay Lifestyle Co. has curated a sassy, standout gift list that’s bound to make everyone’s holiday merry and bright. Here’s the lowdown on unique, thoughtful and downright cool presents they’ll love unwrapping.
She’s...
Nearly 70 years ago, Vietnam-era forward air controllers arrived at Hurlburt Field to train how to coordinate air-to-ground strikes ahead of shipping out for the Vietnam War.
This month, those same Airmen returned for a final reunion with a ceremony held at the Memorial Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Oct....
By Barbara Palmgren
It’s fall and golf is in full swing again for enterprising young junior golfers. Under the new leadership of Mike Luzansky and wife, Heather, golf championships are available for youth between ages 6-18. Mike took over the position from Chris Henson who moved to Ohio last year.
Mike...
By Michelle Ruschman
As we approach election day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 22-year veteran and mother Lisa Robertson, an advocate for Get Out the Christian Vote, has a question for all those who are considering not getting out to vote: What kind of future do you want for your...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
On Nov. 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Beal Memorial Cemetery (316 Beal Pkwy. NW, FWB), over 35 clergy and members from various faith communities will gather to remember and say goodbye to the invisible members of our local community.
The Lazarus Memorial Service is an...
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 6: October 5
Penn St. vs UCLA TBA
Florida St. vs Clemson TBA
Georgia vs Auburn TBA
Ohio St. vs Iowa TBA
Arkansas vs Tennessee TBA
Vanderbilt vs Alabama TBA
Washington vs Michigan TBA
Week 7: October 12
USC vs Penn St. TBA
Georgia vs Miss St. TBA
Tennessee vs Florida TBA
Alabama vs S....
