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Navarre teen struggles to regain footing

Thursday, 28 January 2010 05:47 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Before last August, Hamilton Boykin was a gregarious teenager who embraced the small town that made him famous.

A track star at Navarre High School, Boykin showed promise as a college athlete.

Now, just five months later, Boykin bears the scars of a brutal attack that nearly cost him his eyesight – and has virtually destroyed his faith in his hometown.

For more on this story, see the Jan. 28 edition of the Navarre Press.

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Dryer fire damages garage

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 07:27 Written by Staff Reports

After a mere six minutes, Holley-Navarre Fire District firefighters had contained and later extinguished a dryer vent fire Monday afternoon.

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Three injured in Friday night wreck

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 10:10 Last Updated on Thursday, 21 January 2010 12:41 Written by Staff Reports

A Mary Esther man was taken by helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital following serious injuries sustained in a three-car accident Jan. 15.

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Facing the homeless problem

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 10:08 Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 15:31 Written by Jennifer Hensley

At 28 years old, Billy Price looks far older than he is.

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Voting time for water system members

Tuesday, 12 January 2010 10:57 Written by Jennifer Hensley

For some directors at the Holley-Navarre Water System, it’s out with the old, in with the new.

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PBS&J to develop three options for Whiting Aviation Park

Tuesday, 12 January 2010 10:33 Last Updated on Thursday, 21 January 2010 12:42 Written by Ken Garner

Planners will develop three options for developing Whiting Aviation Park, PBS&J vice president Jeff Helms said Monday at a Santa Rosa County Commission meeting.

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