Navarre High assistant principal once carried the Olympic flame
August 9, 2024
In 2028, the United States will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. The last time the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympic Games was 1996, when it was held in Atlanta.
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 2
August 8, 2024
Mariya Calkins has been a Santa Rosa County resident for 14 years and is the founder and vice-chairwoman of the Moms for Liberty Chapter in Santa Rosa County. Q: School safety is always a hot butto…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Superintendent of Schools
August 8, 2024
Karen Barber (Republican) the current superintendent has been an educator for 38 years, including 27 years in Santa Rosa County. She has experience at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle schoo…
Navarre Gardens, community celebrate Jim Hawkins, retired fire chief
August 8, 2024
A crowd of around 30 people crowded into the lobby at Navarre Gardens on Highway 87 S to celebrate the service of James “Jim” Hawkins, a former fire chief in North Carolina who now resides at the a…
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 1 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
Rollar Ayers (Republican) is seeking political office for the first time. He has worked at Papa John’s for more than 15 years and does seasonal farm work. Q: Give us your elevator speech – wh…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Supervisor of Elections
August 7, 2024
Cindy Hall (Republican) moved to Pea Ridge in 2005. She is a clinical laboratory scientist, and previously spent 20 years as a sales account executive for a Fortune 100 Company. Q: Election integri…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Clerk of Court
August 7, 2024
Jason English (Republican) is a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County. He currently serves as the chief deputy of the clerk of court. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney and has 18 yea…
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 5 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
Colten Wright (Republican) the current District 5 commissioner, owns and operates the Tool Shack. The company has two locations and has been in business for more than 20 years. Q: Give us your elev…
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 3 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
James Calkins (Republican) has served as a Santa Rosa County commissioner for the last four years and is looking to keep his District 3 seat. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your c…
Are you ready for back to school?
August 7, 2024
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismis…