Looking back at a decade of Destin newspapering
Journal memoir recounts early struggles and escapes from storms in Destin. The author recalls the bounced first check, the 1975 Hurricane Eloise impact, a devastating Kell-Aire crash, and how the 1976 Holiday Shores blaze and fire department growth shaped the paper. The 1975 to 1976 hurricane coverage boosted subscribers and marked a turning point.
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Destin
New” Destin
Grace Jones
Ms. Jones
Kell-Aire Subdivision
Mary Starnes
Holiday Shores
Carol
Eloise
Gulf
Pensacola
Panama City
Ed Papp
U.S. 98
al MacLeod
Fort Walton
Spring Lane
Editor seeks letters to the Destin LOG
The Destin LOG invites public letters to editor signed with address. Readers should mail to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, Destin Florida 32541 and note editors may edit lengthy submissions.
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Destin
Destin LOG celebrates 10 years of community service and growth
Editorial marks a decade since volume 1, number 1 rolled off the press in Destin. The paper reflects on its pledge to fairness and reader service, its watchdog role over growth and the environment, and its active community participation including sponsorships and civic work. The piece notes the recent sale to Scripps-Howard as a maturation milestone and looks ahead.
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Destin
Destin Weekly Log
Destin- South Walton
John Milton
LOG
Scripps-Howard Company
Coffee shop chatter guides small town column ideas
A veteran community newspaper writer reflects on encounters at a coffee shop and docks that spawn story ideas and reader feedback. He notes both praise and complaints, the value of accuracy, and the goal to be fair, urging readers to share issues or topics for coverage.
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