FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL girls championship basketball team was recognized by the City Council at its Feb. 26 meeting.
MORE THAN 200 well-wishers showed up to enjoy the celebration honoring the Freeport Lady Bulldogs in their recent state championship. Held on the grounds of Freeport City Hall, the event was sponsored by Freeport Mayor Russ Barley and hosted by the Freeport City Council and the Town Planters Society. (Ard Gallery photo)
TUCK STAFFORD, South Walton pitcher, earned the win with six innings of work in a 10-3 decision over Port St. Joe on Friday night (Feb. 27). (Photo by Patrick Casey)
DESPITE RADIOSHACK’S BANKRUPTCY FILING, S&S ELECTRONICS, the national retailer’s DeFuniak Springs location, will remain open. Business, especially in cell phones and accessories, is better than ever at the store, which was founded in 1986. Pictured here are Dean, Sue, Adam and Doug Shaw, the S&S Electronics family. (Photo by Reid Tucker)
BOTH SWCC FORUMS providing information on potential efforts to incorporate a possible new city south of Choctawhatchee Bay, were well attended, the first filling the venue to capacity with 85 present and the second drawing about 40 people. (Photo by Dotty Nist)
THE WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE received official re-accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).