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By Cameron Hughes Fresh out of graduate school for business administration and taking on a new marketing role at Emerald Coast Theatre Company, I find...

By Zandra Wolfgram  With bold strokes and vibrant color, Niceville artist Kathy Schumacher will set the tone for the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s 30th Annual Festival...

By Dr. Karen DeVore Let’s talk about cortisol. You’ve probably heard it called “the stress hormone”—and while that’s true, it’s also a bit of an...

Chris Cumby grew up in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, but has become an important part of the Emerald Coast community over the...

Old Florida Fish House Weekdays For over a decade, Old Florida Fish House has proudly featured local live music. Catch artists playing inside the coveted...

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, Generation Alpha, those born roughly between 2010 and 2025, are experiencing a world of technology, innovation, and unprecedented...

By Jason Phillips Chef Ernie Danjean runs Cafe Nola and Hotel Defuniak in North Walton County, and could easily be the face of the downtown...

By Rev. Pete Hyde The morning broke with anticipation. A destination had been selected for the day’s outing.  The directions were reviewed.  The last swallow...

By Kirk McCarley In the developed world, many of us take water for granted.  True, we are impacted by droughts and shortages, especially in more...

By Victoria Ostrosky “Don’t drink the polluted water the world offers.  Seek Christ.  God is working behind the scenes, and He has called you for...