by Kerri Parker | Dec 27, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, Walton & Beyond
The nominations have been announced for the 66th Grammy Awards. Donnie Sundal, a Walton County resident who contributed to Sam Bush’s album, Radio John: Songs of John Hartford, nominated for Best Bluegrass Album – is recognized for dual roles; Recording Engineer and Tenor Background Vocals on the song “In Tall Buildings.”
by Kerri Parker | Dec 18, 2023 | Businesses, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Unity among businesses can yield positive results to everyone’s bottom line. With that goal in mind, the Freeport Merchants Association (FMA) was formed. Bill Blanken, president of FMA, has grown the association from below 50 in the summer of 2023 to 140 members today, and it’s growing continually.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 15, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Sometimes the cycle of life can be brutal. But you get back up and you keep going, “Otherwise they will catch you,” says Duke Bardwell, a lifelong professional musician and Walton County legend.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 3, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
Camping is one of America’s great pastimes, but it’s not for everyone. Hauling the tent, sleeping bags and other equipment can mean a half-day’s work setting up your outdoor living experience.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 30, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
The Blue Christmas, A Night with Ron Adams event, initially scheduled for December 1, 2023 at Alaqua Animal Refuge, is postponed to Tuesday, December 12, 2023 due to unforeseen and inclement weather conditions.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 28, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Year after year, the charming historical town of DeFuniak Springs hosts Christmas Reflections, a festive event that brings people together to view countless holiday displays under millions of twinkling lights around the perfectly round lake AKA Lake DeFuniak.