Feb 8, 2024
A giant U.S. flag would help unify Santa Rosa County
Should the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners invest in buying and flying the largest U.S. flag in Florida? Absolutely.
Feb 5, 2024
Brian Out Loud
Pace’s girls soccer team wanted a District 1-6A tournament championship this season. A year after settling for runner-up honors, the Patriots were determined to finish the job this time around.
It was their mission this season, and they nearly pulled it off. They battled rival Navarre tough on the final Tuesday night of January at the Ashton Brosnaham Complex in Pensacola in the District 1-6A final.
It was their mission this season, and they nearly pulled it off. They battled rival Navarre tough on the final Tuesday night of January at the Ashton Brosnaham Complex in Pensacola in the District 1-6A final.
Feb 1, 2024
For God’s Sake: Pursue knowledge
I had a short career in the animated film industry as an animator of such popular cartoons as Scooby Doo and The Flintstones. Every Saturday morning, I not only watched the cartoons I had animated, but also the credits that ran at the end just to see my name in them.
Feb 1, 2024
County must ensure sewer service for rapidly growing East Milton
If the City of Milton decides it can’t build its new wastewater treatment plant, Santa Rosa County will have to step in to provide services for the rapidly growing East Milton area.
Jan 29, 2024
Brian Out Loud
County commissioner James Calkins shared a post from Jay High School that highlighted the wrestling team winning a district title and punching a ticket to state.
Nice effort on the gesture.
Nice effort on the gesture.
Jan 25, 2024
Good citizenship requires access to truthful information
“Truth is our currency.” That is the first, most basic and foundational core value prescribed by our parent company, Sandpaper Publishing. We explain it this way: “We must know the truth to make good decisions. The same with our community – they must know the truth. Admit mistakes quickly so we can deal with them.”
Jan 25, 2024
For God’s Sake: what is a Christian?
Not long ago, my wife and I had breakfast at a restaurant that has become our favorite breakfast destination. I had eggs benedict: two poached eggs, each set atop a piece of Canadian bacon and a halved English muffin, then blanketed with a hollandaise sauce. They were delicious. Eggs benedict is a dish of misnomers: the bacon is not Canadian, the muffin is not British, and France, not Holland, is the country of origin for the sauce. A label is no guarantee of authenticity.
Jan 25, 2024
Chrys Holley: Courage in action in the Lord’s Army
Although Chrys Holley is 93 years old, she engages with a sharp wit and vibrant memory when she speaks about her life. She gives God the glory for everything with a vivid story full of detailed descriptions. Holley is a breast cancer survivor of almost 27 years but found herself in the throes of battle last December, this time in stage four of the disease.
Jan 23, 2024
Brian Out Loud
#Respectmydecision. That’s the hashtag that has become quite popular on social media when an athlete announces he or she is decommitting or transferring to another school.
Typically, you only see it in football. In the end, it’s one of those things that shouldn’t have to accompany a decision.
Typically, you only see it in football. In the end, it’s one of those things that shouldn’t have to accompany a decision.
Jan 18, 2024
Email spat should make city stronger
Often, growth comes with pain. The dull ache of “growing pains” in our legs kept many of us awake many nights as children.