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Clutch kick caps thrilling win for Navarre Raiders

Written by Brian Lester on October 9, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Two big throws from Hunter Pfiester to Jadon Reese helped move the Navarre Raiders deep into Mosley territory, and now, with clock winding down, it was time for Taylor Gardner to take a shot at sealing the deal.

Until last Thursday night here in Panama City, Gardner had never been in a position to make a game-winning field goal. He’ll admit he was a little nervous, but that’s natural in a pressure-packed moment. Then again, he was also confident.

Jubilee owners drop zoning request

Written by Ken Garner on October 7, 2022. Posted in News.

The Eagle Group, which owns the 2,700-acre Jubilee property northeast of Pace between Luther Fowler and Willard Norris roads, has withdrawn its request to rezone the property to allow greater housing density.

Remembering the fallen: Vietnam Wall comes to town

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 6, 2022. Posted in Community, News.

On Sept. 29, Legionnaires with American Legion Post 382 welcomed the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Navarre. The wall, which is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 shines at police dog event

Written by Staff Reporters on October 6, 2022. Posted in Community, News.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s own K9 Dozer and Sergeant Clay Smith, his handler, competed at the 2022 USPCA National Police Dog Field Trials in Lowndes County, Georgia. The Field Trials took place Sept. 18 to Sept. 23. The USPCA stands for United States Police Canine Association.

Mike Kennedy to resign water board position

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 6, 2022. Posted in News.

Amongst the noise of the Sept. 20 water board meeting, one member of the board of the directors announced he would be stepping down. Mike Kennedy, who has served on the board since 2019, informed the rest of the board he would tender his resignation in the coming weeks.

Navarre Slim Chickens set to open on Halloween

Written by Kaitie Kiger on October 6, 2022. Posted in Business.

A new fast-casual restaurant that specializes in chicken is coming to Navarre and is set to open Oct. 31.

Slim Chickens is located at 8006 Navarre Parkway, right across from the Navarre Post Office.

According to their website, the Slim Chickens menu offers fresh cooked to order chicken tenders, wings, 17 different house sauces to try, wraps, chicken & waffles, a signature Cayenne Ranch chicken sandwich and fresh salads, authentic sides, iced teas (sweet, unsweet, raspberry, peach), lemonade. And it only takes a few minutes to get a fresh hot meal.

Raider Game Day! Navarre faces big road test

Written by Brian Lester on October 6, 2022. Posted in Sports.

A lot is on the line when Navarre travels to Lynn Haven tonight to take on Mosley.

The Raiders and Dolphins square off in a crucial Region 1-4S game at Tommy Oliver Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on October 5, 2022. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Our reporter and team member, Ken Garner contributed the following one of our other newspapers, and I’m sharing it this week in my column.

This week (Oct. 2-8) is National Newspaper Week and, while it’s relatively anonymous as far as “holidays” go, it is a great time to consider just how important local newspapers are to communities across our nation and the world.

Holiday Happenings

Check out last year’s Holiday Happenings Special Section!

Raider volleyball team shines on senior night

Written by Brian Lester on October 5, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Samara Finley was on a roll.

Three straight aces by the Raider volleyball senior helped Navarre close out a crucial third set against Fort Walton Beach and put the team on the cusp of a senior night victory.