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 13, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
After analyzing all the counties in the State, Walton ranks second in school grade components with 75 percentage points.
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 | Dec 3, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Hughes will represent all Florida superintendents at the AASA’s 2024 National Education Conference February 15-17, 2024, in San Diego, CA, where Hughes will be recognized and honored for his public education service in Florida.