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25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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LakeFest brings family fun to DeFuniak Springs
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Lakefest began in 2014 to bring more activities to Lake DeFuniak, located in Chipley Park. 'We have such a beautiful gem in the middle of our town. This lake is perfectly round. And we were not utilizing it. So I came up with a proposal to see if we could have some activities, family day here, and the city took it and ran with it,' Lakefest Volunteer Coordinator Marie Hinson said. It is in the heart of downtown Defuniak Springs, bringing more visitors to the area. 'A lot of people will come to this event, have never seen this lake before. And so it's always a big part of the conversation,' Defuniak Springs Mayor Bob Campbell said. Lakefest was supposed to be held two weeks ago, but it was rained out. Lifeguard Ambulance recognizes their EMS professionals with community barbecue 'If the weather is a little iffy, then it's going to be mighty skimpy,' Campbell said. The new date didn't stop visitors from showing up for family fun. This year's celebration included duck races, a cardboard boat competition, a car show, and a skydiving performance. There were also food vendors, bouncy houses, and swimming. Students from Walton Middle School were there to promote their effort to build a tractor museum. 'We have actually $5 million worth of John Deere and Caterpillar tractors that are fully restored, and they're willing to sell it to us for only $1.2 million. And so we're out here trying to get donations right now to try and get a type of ag center here in Walton County, because normally you have to travel somewhere to get something for agriculture. But it would be nice to have something here, right here in Walton County,' Walton Middle School FFA President Hailey Caldwell said. Defuniak Springs' next celebration will be their 4th of July parade and fireworks show. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Lake DeFuniak to come alive with ‘Lakefest' festivities
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready for a weekend by the water as a Walton County tradition that's been around for over a decade is making a return for yet another year. The City of DeFuniak Springs is once again hosting 'Lakefest' at Lake DeFuniak on Friday, May 9th, and Saturday, May 10th. At this year's celebration, there will be a wide variety of entertainment to watch and participate in. Some of the entertainment includes duck races, a cardboard boat competition, a car show, live music, and you can even watch a professional skydiving team perform. 'Twentieth century' comedy adaptation coming to Lynn Haven stage 'Lakefest' came about after local leaders realized they needed to find some way to properly celebrate the beauty of Lake DeFuniak. 'I wanted to see that sort of revive, and myself and a couple of friends, we came up with the idea of 'Lakefest'. We just try to center it around our beautiful lake down here and take full advantage of that,' DeFuniak Springs Mayor Bob Campbell said. 'We're just tickled that it's being successful.' All the fun will kick off at Lake DeFuniak beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. There is no cost for admission into 'Lakefest'; however, certain activities may cost a small fee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Winston-Salem man recalls tragedy of Oklahoma City bombing 30 years later
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — 30 years have passed, but the memory of the Oklahoma City bombing remains fresh. This was the deadliest domestic act of terrorism in American history. Bob Campbell was a radio broadcaster in Oklahoma City when the chaos unfolded. Three decades later, he says the memory still haunts him. The shock from April 19, 1995, is something he will carry on for the rest of his life. It's an event so horrific that even after 30 years have passed, Campbell finds himself at a loss for words with goosebumps reliving the memory. 'From the time we first felt the tremor in the building through the next day is obviously something I will never forget,' Campbell said. Campbell was working as a radio DJ at a station when the bomb went off. He got a phone call from his producer that he would never forget. 'He goes, 'The Murrah building just blew up,' and I said, 'Walk towards it. We're going on air,' and he starts walking towards the building and describes the scene, and he's live on air with us … As you can imagine, it was terrible. The building was in ruins. Wounded people are staggering around. There are bodies and parts laying around,' Campbell said. The live reports continued in that studio until they couldn't anymore. 'Two FBI agents … walking into the room, the studio, with weapons drawn, FBI hats on, body armor, saying, 'We believe the building might be a target. We have to evacuate,'' he said. 168 souls were lost, with 19 of them being children. 'One of the kindergarten teachers at my daughter's school was killed … It affected everybody,' Campbell said. Today, in another radio studio, he's sharing his reflections 30 years later. He talks about it because we have to remember. 'The further we get away from any event, the less weight it has on the people who weren't there … You can be 30 years old, and you could have just been born, and we ignore our history,' he said. On April 18 every year, Campbell is reminded of one thing. 'No matter our race, creed, color, religion, belief, non-belief … we're all in the same boat when it comes down to it,' Campbell said. He hopes that we can move forward together. Time has not erased the fear or the loss from the Oklahoma City bombing, but it has brought him a perspective: to learn from the history, spread those lessons and use the anniversaries as a milestone for progress. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
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Foresight Group Expands Product, Service Portfolio with New Trade Show Solutions and Multi-Format Inserter for Direct Mail
LANSING, Mich., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresight Group, a leading commercial printer in mid-Michigan, today announced the expansion of its product and service offerings with the introduction of large exhibit products, turnkey project management services, and the latest in mail-inserting technology. "We are excited to now offer an extensive array of products and services tailored to meet our clients' exhibit needs," said Stacey Trzeciak, president of Foresight Group. "We've also expanded our team with the addition of Bob Campbell, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in project management, exhibit design, and display construction. His expertise ensures that each phase, from concept to delivery, is executed seamlessly. This expansion highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence and driving impactful results for our clients." Foresight Group's new service offerings include: Defining Objectives – Understanding goals and requirements to create a unique booth and customized plan. Design Development – Crafting exhibit designs that align with a customer's brand and target audience. Project Management – Delivering projects on time and within budget. Exhibit Coordination – Managing every logistical detail to ensure smooth execution. Continuous Improvement – Reviewing post-show feedback to identify opportunities for enhancement. In addition to its expanded trade show services, Foresight Group has invested in cutting-edge mailing technology with the addition of the Rival® Inserting System Multi-Format Inserter. This system is ideal for both low-volume mailing and organizations requiring additional capacity for high-speed mailing delivery. The Rival Inserter enhances efficiency and precision, further strengthening Foresight Group's ability to provide seamless direct mail solutions. Since 1990, Foresight Group continues to deliver impactful communications through print, mail, promotions, identity solutions, and now expanded exhibit capabilities. By managing every phase of a trade show project and investing in the latest technology, the company remains dedicated to exceeding client expectations and maximizing event success. Learn more at Trade Show Displays. About Foresight Group Foresight Group is one of Michigan's largest printers and producers of display graphics, signs, and promotional products. With offices in Lansing and Ann Arbor, providing a complete range of robust, full-service, technology-driven printing solutions for a wide range of businesses and organizations. Foresight Group is powered by Reseda Group, a wholly owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Learn more at View original content: SOURCE Foresight Group Sign in to access your portfolio
