Aug 30, 2013
Woman on the Edge: You CAN return home
When I'm working late at the newspaper and all is dark and quiet, memories flash before my eyes. It was 1995 when I was hired by Jim Fletcher and moved from my kitchen into the newsroom. I'd done my …
Aug 30, 2013
Woman on the Edge: The Dance, revisited
If you read last Wednesday's column, you know my 10-year-old daughter had an after school dance to attend.
Let me start by saying, it was really fun. The kids had a great time and the school raise…
Aug 30, 2013
11-year-old boy saves child from drowning; awarded by Okaloosa S.O. w/video
Austin Beach of Hattiesburg Mississippi was recognized Friday, his 11th birthday, as a true hero by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The young boy’s actions July 18th at a Destin Gulffront condo…
Aug 30, 2013
Woman on the Edge: To Africa, with love
I've been looking at my oldest daughter's Facebook today. It is filled with photos from her life in Africa. I was against Facebook until she went to Tallahassee for college after she graduated from M…
Aug 27, 2013
Speak Out – August 17, 2013
Wednesday – 9:12 a.m.
This is George. Today, I read the constitution of the United States, the amendments to the constitution of the United States of America and the Declaration of Independence. I…
Aug 27, 2013
Speak Out – August 24, 2013
Monday — 11 a.m.
This is for the Santa Rosa County school district. I want to know why high school teachers cannot put out a list on tax weekend because there are a lot of us folks that are on f…
Aug 27, 2013
Speak Out – August 21, 2013
Thursday — 11:45 a.m.
Yes, I sent a copy of that letter about the animal control place, aka. kill center here in Milton to the mayor. And I have not heard one word. I asked him to investigate. I…
Aug 20, 2013
Young workers: meet Social Security
Welcome to the workforce, new workers! Whether you’re beginning the career of a lifetime or just earning some extra money for the school year to come, there is one question that is likely to hit you …