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Jan 31, 2013

Former Headhunter finds bounty in Navarre

Ricky Lee Phelps, the former lead singer of Grammy-Award winning country band Kentucky Headhunters, said he’s kept a low profile since moving to Navarre in 2001.
Jan 31, 2013

Home sales up in Navarre

Navarre joins the rest of Florida with rising home sells.  

“It is picking up. It’s getting busier,” said Linda Evans, a real estate agent with Southern Shores Realty Inc.

Jan 31, 2013

U.S. 98 medians to get face-lift

Driving along U.S. Highway 98 has long been considered a scenic drive, especially in Navarre.

However, some local residents think there are one or two blemishes along the way.

Jan 24, 2013

‘Down and Derby’

Where can you see a bullet, a shark, a Wii remote and an antique car race?

A Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, of course, and more than 150 Navarre Cub Scouts spent Jan. 19 spinning wheels.

Jan 24, 2013

Here’s looking at you Col. William “Bill” McCowen

Retired Air Force Col. Bill McCowen, 87, a native of Elmsford, New York, is tough.

Getting the interview with him was tough. Getting him to talk details of his three war combat experiences was tough to practically impossible.

Jan 24, 2013

TDC arena aid may not be needed

Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council debated during a Jan. 16 meeting whether to contribute $200,000 to the Agriplex project in East Milton, but it may be a moot point if project organizers have enough money to cover the entire cost.
Jan 24, 2013

Tax deeds now paperless

Effective Jan. 31, recorded tax deeds will no longer be stored in paper form, but will rather be paperless.

“Tax deeds will be all online,” said Donald Spencer, newly elected county clerk court. “People will be able to look at the tax deeds from home, any computer or at the branch office.”

Jan 24, 2013

Indonesian weapons display at library

A Navarre man and the Navarre Library are partnering to share pieces of history from long ago distant travels.
Jan 17, 2013

Here’s looking at you Bob Givan

“I was born in New Orleans on Dec. 28, 1912, so, yes, I guess I’m an old coonass,” Bob Givan laughed. “Back then, most folks were born at home, but some were born in a hospital, and I was one of ‘em … I was born in Hotel Dieu New Orleans, and its still there far as I know.”
Jan 17, 2013

Task Force nabs fugitive wanted in three counties

The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who is being sought in three counties.
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