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Country Star Lauren Alaina Shares Comical Wardrobe Mix-Up

Lauren Alaina Is Having A Blast On Tour Country singer Lauren Alaina was getting ready to play a show in Ohio when she realized a hilarious wardrobe mix-up! Along with being a new mommy to her baby girl Beni, Lauren is currently out on the road with Chase Matthew, performing their duet “All My Exes” for fans […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Ruckel Middle Honors Legacy of Dr. Ginny Morgan With New Cafetorium

Ruckel Middle Honors Legacy of Dr. Ginny Morgan With New Cafetorium Staff Reports December 12, 2025 4:00 pm Niceville, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Dr. Ginny Morgan, former Ruckel Middle School principal; Superintendent Marcus Chambers; Principal Joe Jannazo; the Morgan family What: Dedication of the new Ruckel Middle School cafetorium in Dr. Morgan’s name When: Ceremony held Thursday (2024) following school board approval in August Where: Ruckel Middle School, Niceville, Florida Why: To honor Dr. Morgan’s decades of service, her leadership philosophy, and her lasting influence on programs, staff, and student success Ruckel Middle School honored one of its most influential leaders Thursday with the dedication of its newly constructed cafetorium, officially named The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together district officials, former and current educators, students, family, and community members to celebrate the late principal’s decades-long legacy in Okaloosa County schools. The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved the naming in August. Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Henderson Morgan began her career at Ruckel Middle School in 1968 as a math teacher before moving into district leadership as Okaloosa’s math supervisor. She later returned to Ruckel as principal — a role that cemented her reputation as a transformative educator who elevated both academic performance and school culture. She died on February 15, 2024, at age 76. Superintendent Marcus Chambers, who was hired by Dr. Morgan in 1998, said her impact continues to shape the district today.“Dr. Morgan was a principal, but more importantly, she was... Read More

Niceville High Reimagines Henry VIII’s Wives in Spectacular Musical SIX

Niceville High Reimagines Henry VIII’s Wives in Spectacular Musical SIX Staff Reports December 12, 2025 3:15 pm Arts, Niceville, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Niceville High School Theatre Department, Director Ritchie Jackson, Choreographer Nicci Fahle, Vocal Director Arianna Reyher, the cast of SIX What: A full-scale school production of the hit musical SIX, featuring concert-style staging and special effects When: Jan. 9, 10, 23, and 24 (various showtimes) Where: Niceville High School Why: To bring an empowering, modern pop retelling of Henry VIII’s queens to local audiences and offer a unique, high-energy theatre experience The queens are coming to Niceville. The Niceville High School Theatre Department is kicking off 2025 with a high-energy, pop-infused twist on history, preparing to stage SIX — the international musical sensation that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as modern-day pop royalty. The show, created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and produced with permission from Concord Theatricals of NYC, takes the familiar Tudor tale and turns it into a 70-minute, no-intermission concert where each queen grabs the mic to tell her side of the story. Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr battle it out — not for a king’s attention, but for the crowd’s. To add an extra layer of flair, the NHS has also incorporated six footmen to help bring the queens’ musical numbers to life. Since first debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, SIX has become a global phenomenon with Olivier... Read More

Appeals Court Speeds Up Social Media Fight

TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Thursday agreed to speed up consideration of a closely watched case about a 2024 Florida law designed to prevent children from having access to certain social-media sites. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request by the tech-industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association […] Read More

Holiday Activities in PCB

  The holidays in Panama City beach are truly unmatched! From larger-than-life Christmas displays and sparkling lights to festive markets, the beach transforms into a wonderland of cheer. Whether you’re checking off your annual traditions or creating new ones, you’ll find countless ways to celebrate,   Read More