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Suspect arrested in Broxson murder

Thursday, 16 December 2010 13:35 Last Updated on Thursday, 16 December 2010 13:45 Written by Staff Reports

Last week, Escambia County Sheriff’s Department announced that investigators had arrested Joshua Wayne Douglas, 22, in connection with the murder of Jamie Broxson, whose body was found Nov. 29 in a secluded area north of Pensacola.

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Helping hands

Thursday, 09 December 2010 08:14 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:27 Written by Jennifer Hensley

It all started when second-grade teacher Cheryle Turner saw a movie about a teacher who kept mischievous kids from getting into trouble.

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Melvin begins term as County Commissioner

Thursday, 09 December 2010 08:11 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:29 Written by Staff Reports

Jim Melvin recently took his seat for his first formal meeting on the Board of County Commissioners. However, he had already begun serving the county prior to that and has established an office in the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce building that he plans to use to meet with local constituents.

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

Thursday, 09 December 2010 08:10 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:29 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Though it’s been nearly seven decades since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, students at Navarre High School don’t want anyone to forget about the thousands of Americans who were either injured or died that fateful day.

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The spirit of giving

Thursday, 09 December 2010 08:06 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:29 Written by Jennifer Hensley

When it comes to birthdays, most kids prefer balloons, games and lots and lots of presents.

But four-year-old Caleb isn’t most kids.

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Church offers shelter for homeless in cold weather

Thursday, 09 December 2010 08:04 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:29 Written by Staff Reports

With the approach of winter, Community of Christ Church is offering its facility as a homeless shelter during cold weather.

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Murder victim's family struggles on without her

Wednesday, 08 December 2010 16:21 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 December 2010 09:30 Written by Staff Reports

The family of Navarre’s Jamie Broxson, whose body was discovered Nov. 29 in a secluded area near Pensacola, is now struggling with the loss of their loved one.