Publishes “Will the Circle be Broken? “A self-declared simple storyteller who champions finding a way to shine the light of positivity, Dietrich shifts the lens a bit as he unpacks his own tragedy. … What could easily have been a heavy read is uplifted with Dietrich’s quirky one-liners told with a big-hearted, Southern voice.” —Library […]

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BY Steve Kotowski Littermate Syndrome occurs when puppies are raised together, without proper separation. They can become too closely bonded to one another, and count on each other’s strengths rather than building on their own. This can certainly exacerbate issues of anxiety and fearfulness in one, or even both, of the dogs. It may show […]

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By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely Cheryl Gray is a local artist who paints “funny little flamingos using a mixed media.” She also paints with watercolors and acrylics. After her children left home for college, she began taking watercolor classes in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. “I had always loved art and enjoyed doing crafts at home. But […]

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As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, many families are finding themselves homebound for the foreseeable future. Parents are now juggling working from home with homeschooling, and it can be difficult to keep everyone from going stir crazy! We turned to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast for ideas to keep […]

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Superintendent A. Russell Hughes, along with his district office staff, would like to share a special thank you to parents, who are the rock stars of our first ever At-Home Learning plan. We could not have done this week of at-home distance learning without you, and we appreciate you! We also miss our students and […]

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By Rev. Gueary Clendenning There is a prophecy in the Old Testament of the Bible concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.It is found in Isaiah 52: 13-15 in the New Living Translation: “See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was […]

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The humbleman men’s hair studio is pleased to announce a new member to their team, Alex Burhig. Alex, 32 and recently married, moved to Walton County in 1996 from Nashville, Tennessee. He’s been cutting hair professionally for over 10 years. Alex specializes in hairstyles from men’s skin fades, versed in classic to current hairstyles, and […]

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By Paul Vizard Sadly, the 13th St. Patrick’s Day Parade cannot take place this year. The logistics of the route, and compliance with Walton County permitting, coupled with the short time frame to get approval, proved to be too big a hill to climb. However, great strides have been made for a bigger and better […]

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Publisher note: Many in our community are familiar with Mattie Kelly concerts, the Festival of Arts, and some of the other fundraising events. But, do you know the history behind how the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation was founded, its great impact in our community, and why the organization hosts all these events? Read on to […]

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The Arc of the Emerald Coast proudly announces a new partnership with British Swim School. The British Swim School teaches water safety and survival skills to children as young as three months old. The British Swim School, founded by Rita Goldberg in 1981, currently operates in over 215 schools across the United States and Canada. […]

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