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No quick fix: Heavy rains flood local streets

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on September 24, 2021. Posted in News.

In a span of seven days, nearly 8 inches of rain fell in the Navarre area. That total includes almost an inch on Sunday, an inch and a half on Friday and more than three and a half inches Thursday.

That was the day the stormwater system in the Ortega Drive neighborhood became officially overwhelmed.

Pets need help after hurricane, too

Written by Staff Reporters on September 23, 2021. Posted in Business.

A Navarre pet store is running a supply drive in conjunction with other local businesses for the victims of Hurricane Ida. The drive has been ongoing since the Category 4 hurricane struck the Louisiana coast in late August.

91-year-old man keeps woodworking shop humming

Written by Staff Reporters on September 23, 2021. Posted in Community.

John “Bud” Bonham, a 91-year-old man from Fort Walton Beach has captured the hearts of many with his woodwork.

Water board tells customers to stop pumping flood water

Written by Staff Reporters on September 22, 2021. Posted in News.

The Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) held its monthly board meeting on Tuesday night at the board room of HNWS building. This month’s meeting spanned nearly 30 minutes compared to August’s 8-minute meeting.

Sept. 23-29, 2021 Blast from the Past

Written by Brian Lester on September 22, 2021. Posted in History.

One Year Ago – 2020

County commissioners were considering a modification to the Land Development Code that would allow digging borrow pits and filling with vegetative debris within the well field protection area of East Milton. Those wells provide water for south Santa Rosa residents and businesses.

Pastors provide words for the faithful

Written by Michael Bannon on September 22, 2021. Posted in Faith.

The focus of the weekly worship service in most Protestant churches is the sermon – the preaching of the Word of God, the Bible.

The layout of most Protestant church sanctuaries bears this out; the pulpit, not the altar, sits front and center.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on September 22, 2021. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

There is a lot of dirt being moved in Navarre right now. The Publix at the county line has cleared their lot and new apartment complex, “Elevate Navarre,” started clearing this week.

Also, we have a report in this week’s issue that the new K-8 school, East Bay K-8 is already almost 100 students over projections and more than 80% capacity in their first two months after opening its doors for students. Navarre is growing with or without your permission.

Commissioner: Turner House renovation stuck in ‘Attorneyville’

Written by Staff Reporters on September 20, 2021. Posted in News.

The Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association held their monthly meeting at Juana’s on Saturday morning. District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech attended the meeting to give updates on the Turner House, traffic signals on the island, and FEMA relief funds for Hurricane Sally debris cleanup.

Rosendale leads Raiders in 18-hole tournament

Written by Brian Lester on September 20, 2021. Posted in Sports.

Brandon Rosendale came through with a strong performance in his second match of the season, shooting an 82 for Navarre at last Monday’s Byron Nathan Memorial Tournament at Stonebrook.

Fort Morgan ghost investigation and Historical Haunted Tour

Written by Staff Reporters on September 19, 2021. Posted in Community.

There are many haunted places located throughout Alabama, including historic homes, cemeteries, restaurants, hospitals, and more. One of the state’s most haunted places is Fort Morgan—a historic masonry star fort that’s located along the Gulf Coast at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama.