Christmastime is here! Decorating Christmas trees with glimmering ornaments, hanging up colorful lights and wreaths, candlelight service at church, singing Christmas carols – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
In addition to approving budgets, handling personnel recommendations, and engaging with the public on a variety of matters, the Santa Rosa County School Board enjoys celebrating student achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.
When Amy Fitch interviewed for a teaching position at West Navarre Intermediate nearly two decades ago, she said she was asked if she had a grade preference.
What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.
On Wednesday nights and Sundays, you’ll find Billory Baptist Church pastor Jeremy Gault leading Bible study, services, and community outreach efforts. Monday through Friday, however, you’ll find him working with students throughout Santa Rosa County as a tutor for the school district’s McKinney Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, a role he has held since August.
A young and inexperienced Navarre Raider girls basketball team got its first look at live action on the court Tuesday during a preseason tournament in Pace.
The Raiders played four two-quarter games, including one against West Florida Tech, and head coach Abby Fogg talked about her team’s effort after that one.
Our own Hansen Hasenberg recently visited Springfield, Illinois, and brought back a story for our readers on the home of Abraham Lincoln.
On the corner of S 8th and Jackson Streets in Springfield, Illinois, history comes alive.
It is the site where Abraham Lincoln spent roughly 17 years of his adult life before moving into the White House.