The Gulf Coast is seeing and hearing a lot from Dolly Parton’s direction this week. Not only does she have an appearance on the Christmas in Rockefellar Center special and a movie sequel release, th…
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Deputy reportedly suicidal; charged with DUI, property damage
MILTON — An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy who crashed a patrol vehicle into a home Nov. 28 was suicidal, according to a Milton Police Department offense report.
The deputy called in sick …
Kindergartners learn about computer coding
PACE — Quick: Do you know anything about computer coding? S.S. Dixon Primary School kindergartners soon will.
Students will learn more about the set of instructions that computers follow to complet…
Firefighters, residents prevent house fire
MILTON — Donald Perkins, who lives on Thoroughbred Drive in East Milton, said he is grateful for firefighters and unknown residents who acted to save his home from an approaching fire.
“I was out o…
Milton head football coach resigns
MILTON — Milton High School Head Football Coach Chafan Marsh has resigned his position as head football coach, but will continue to serve as a dean of students, Principal Tim Short said.
Marsh said…
Sunrise Kiwanis begins Christmas poinsettia sale
MILTON — Sunrise Kiwanis Club members received their Christmas poinsettias this week. Call 982-7204 or 723-3540 to purchase poinsettias for $10.
Proceeds benefit "Terrific Kids" programs in seven e…
Small businesses prepared for holiday season
MILTON — Santa Rosa County small businesses' holiday sales have begun. Visiting local shops and speaking with people there reveal reasons why people support small business.
Rhonda Olson, the owner …
Troy University recognizes Milton singers
TROY — Troy University's Concert Chorale featured several students during the fall semester.
Among these were Patrick Greene and Amanda Thrasher of Milton.
The Troy University Concert Chorale is …
Santa Rosa Education Foundation awards $68,000 in teacher grants
MILTON — Santa Rosa Education Foundation has awarded 68 teacher grants totaling $68,000 to Santa Rosa public educators.
SREF, in partnership with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, t…
'Right now we are struggling'
MILTON — Bagdad Elementary School Principal Daniel Baxley and Assistant Principal Tiphanie Sapp hope implementing a new initiative will raise academic performance while benefiting students and the co…