Ruckel Students Selected for All-State, All-County Bands

The Ruckel Rams Band brought home a treasure trove of state and county-level honors for the latest season!
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Nominated For Prestigious Nationwide Program!

This school had to earn A a rating, perform in the top 15% of the state and ensure minority students also performed well in the state.
College Credit for Combat Medics To Become Reality in Florida?

If new Florida House of Representative member Dr. Joel Rudman has anything to say about it, former military personnel who served as combat medics will get college credit for the lifesaving efforts they made downrange.
Elementary Students Get Expanded CTE Summer Camp Options, Thanks to Donation

A $5,000 donation from a repeat donor means Okaloosa County students interested in Career and Technical Education will get to expand their horizons this summer.
Bluewater Students Raise $600+ To Help Cases For Kids Program

Guardian Ad Litem Representatives take a $650 check from fifth graders at Bluewater Elementary. The Students raised the money for the Cases for Kids program.
The 10 Most Important Niceville News Stories in 2022

Well, we are almost to the end of our first year of giving yβall the news here at MBN, and quite a bit has happened!
All Sports Association Makes $50K Donation to Student-Athletes

Pictured: Deputy Superintendent Steve Horton, Jearl McCall, Kevin Bowyer, Gary McCoy, Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Terry Pilcher Each middle and high school in Okaloosa County will have an additional $4,600 in funding to support athletic programs, thanks to the generosity and entrepreneurial spirit of the All Sports Association.Β The ASA has made a donation of […]
Almost $22M In BP Oil Spill Funds to Double Size of NWFSC Nursing Program
Itβs the largest single amount of money ever given to NWFSC. But, donβt expect any buildings to be named after the people responsible for the money.
Niceville Council Approves $175,000 For High School Baseball Bleachers

Niceville’s Council earmarked $175,000 for brand-new bleachers at the High School Baseball stadium. The decision might have ramifications beyond the diamond.
Manufacturing Jobs Are (Probably) Coming to Crestview – Here’s Why That’s Good For Your Wallet in Niceville

It’s a long explanation – but it (probably) makes sense. This is why more jobs, businesses and houses in Crestview means less money coming from your pocket.