navarre press | Navarre Press

Search Results for “navarre press”

Tuskegee Airman shares life lessons at Hurlburt

Written by Staff Reporters on February 27, 2014. Posted in Military, News.

“Keep your bags packed because you never know when a door of opportunity will open for you,” said Retired Chief Master Sgt. Walter Richardson during a presentation Feb. 19 before nearly 200 airmen in Hurlburt Field’s King Auditorium. He was one of 1,500 enlisted men selected to begin desegregation of the military in 1949.

Let our people vote

Written by Staff Reporters on February 27, 2014. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre Political Action Committee is collecting signatures in an effort to convince Santa Rosa County Commissioners to place a nonbinding straw poll on the August primary election ballot. This is the second go-around for the group. The commissioners in 2012 rejected their request.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on February 27, 2014. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

We received an email from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and then they followed up with a phone call asking if we received it sounding indignant. They wanted to make sure that we received it and hoped that we would report on it. Apparently a Boy Scout troop based in Navarre was treated to some freshly roasted rabbit and PETA thought we should write about it. So for those of you faint of heart you may want to stop reading now and skip down to “in other news.”

YMCA grant to benefit children with disabilities

Written by Staff Reporters on February 27, 2014. Posted in Community.

The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre will receive $10,000 as part of its partnership with the National Inclusion Project, which will allow children with disabilities to feel more included and comfortable during after school programs.

Motorcycles hitting the road in greater numbers

Written by Staff Reporters on February 27, 2014. Posted in Community.

Warmer temperatures mean more and more motorcycles will travel down highways, city streets and county roads across northwest Florida. Unfortunately, more bikes on the road also mean a greater likelihood of car-motorcycle collisions.

Pensacon: Sci-Fi extravaganza draws thousands

Written by Staff Reporters on February 20, 2014. Posted in Community.

Downtown Pensacola was taken over last weekend as thousands gathered for Pensacon, a convention for lovers all things science fiction, fantasy and horror.

Amazing Parade

Written by Staff Reporters on February 20, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Local residents and out-of-town visitors started lining Gulf Boulevard more than three hours before the start of Saturday’s 28th Annual Navarre Beach Mardi Gras parade hosted by the Navarre Krewe of Jesters. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and a parade with more than 50 entries were a perfect combination for what Krewe of Jester’s President Charlene Tremor called, “an amazing parade.”

Pettigrew one hits Crestview, Raiders win 7 – 0

Written by Staff Reporters on February 20, 2014. Posted in Sports.

On a cold night in Crestview, Allison ‘Cat’ Pettigrew shutout the Bulldogs on one hit and the Raiders won their first district game, 7 – 0. The only hit against Pettigrew was a weak ground ball up the middle in the sixth inning. She struck out seven while walking three.

HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU JAMES SAMUEL HUDSON

Written by Staff Reporters on February 20, 2014. Posted in Community.

James Hudson said he didn’t remember much about the Depression, but he did remember meeting his older relatives for the first time.

Intriguing natural and historic landmarks

Written by Staff Reporters on February 20, 2014. Posted in News.

Some unique geological and historical features in Walton County lie roughly 50 miles north of the Gulf beaches, which attract exponentially more visitors each year. Off the beaten path, just a short drive north of DeFuniak Springs, is the highest point in Florida and a natural limestone bridge.