BoCC should meet its residents where they live – or as close as possible
October 17, 2023
Ray Eddington has a thick Tennessee drawl and a sensibility that pairs well with a solid work ethic and growing reputation as a practical problem solver. But his common sense failed him last month …
FBI targets Trump supporters as ‘Violent Extremists’
October 10, 2023
As the 2024 presidential election looms, the FBI has decided to classify supporters of former President Donald Trump as potential “domestic extremists,” a Newsweek investigation has found.
This week, and every week, newspapers are for you
October 3, 2023
Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are on social media, which is built to provide an endless feed of…
Milton gets a do-over
September 19, 2023
Spring is normally a time for new beginnings, but Autumn 2023 is shaping up to be a critical time in the City of Milton’s history. If all goes as expected, Scott Collins will start his tenure as ci…
Dear commissioners: Please support the alternative subdivision provision
September 12, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission is expected to approve the revised Land Development Code at a special meeting Monday. With that in mind, we’d like to share some observations about one of the recur…
Go ye into all the world
September 5, 2023
If a poll were taken today, what would be the most important thing anyone could do? The older some of us get, the more we realize what is worth doing is preparing everyone for life after death, wit…
Strong local newspapers create a strong community
September 5, 2023
The newspaper industry has been changing, or as we like to call it, evolving. Some newspapers have survived, and many haven’t. So how does a newspaper survive – thrive even?
We have some idea of …
Not answering questions at public meetings is not a legal ‘lack of transparency’
August 29, 2023
Maintaining democracy depends to a great degree on citizens understanding how it works. Unfortunately, too many in Santa Rosa County don’t.
Some people believe the First Amendment protects their “…
A free press must prevail
August 14, 2023
In a rare event, law enforcement raided a local newsroom in Marion, Kansas, carrying out equipment, computers, cell phones and files. They also raided the publisher’s and the owner’s home.
Apparen…
One nation under God
August 14, 2023
God bless Rabbi Danow of Temple Beth El and Chabad Center, Pensacola Jewish Community. His attitude toward the vandals and unwillingness to retaliate are commendable! Shame on all anti Semites.