Articles by BRIAN HUGHES
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REVIEW: Visit Toby's country at Crestview library exhibition
Born north of Florida in McKenzie, Ala., Toby Hollinghead’s family moved to Deerland, a community just east of Crestview, when she was 10. Life in both rural communities greatly influences her paintings, some of which are on exhibit at the Crestview Public Library. READ MORE
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UPDATE: Student suspended for 'gun' possession false alarm
CRESTVIEW — Another media entity’s report on a man allegedly carrying a gun near Northwood Elementary conflicts with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office’s account of what actually happened. READ MORE
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School: Connecticut events were on students' minds
CRESTVIEW — Martha Barton, a response intervention specialist in Northwood Elementary's school’s guidance department and reading resource teacher, said the Connecticut school shooting was on many minds Monday morning. READ MORE
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Walker students learn about Chitty Chitty Bang Bangs
CRESTVIEW — To quote the song lyrics, “It’s uncategorical, a fuel-burning oracle, a fantasmagorical machine.” It flies. It floats. And, as Walker Elementary School third graders now know, it all started with a real car. READ MORE
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT: Dragon, UFO join locomotive and nativity scene in lawn display
CRESTVIEW — Behold Christmas’ wonders, unfolded for all to enjoy on the Nichols family’s Peggy Drive lawn. READ MORE
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT: Watts Up lights up neighborhood
CRESTVIEW — The Neville family has a free gift for the community. Their nightly synchronized light show not only lights up their Shoal Lake neighborhood, but also the faces of all who gather in their cul-de-sac to watch the display. READ MORE
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Earth Day 2013 might be celebrated with Crestview street festival
CRESTVIEW — A calendar of downtown celebrations may include Earth Day if Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III and Public Works Director Wayne Steele’s efforts are successful. READ MORE
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'Strong' weather cell passing through
CRESTVIEW — The National Weather Service reports a strong weather cell is approaching the area from the west, including tornado watches. READ MORE
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Business, community leader Billy Teel dies
CRESTVIEW — Longtime local business, church and community leader Billy Teel died Monday at the age of 81. As one of the movers and shakers behind Crestview’s 1950s business renaissance, Teel earned the affection and respect from the area business community. READ MORE
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Catholic Charities brings toy distribution to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida this week ensured there will be gifts under the tree for children in lower income households as it brought its annual toy distribution to Crestview for the first time. READ MORE
