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Kristen Kruzel of Luna Pier was named Miss Monroe County Outstanding Teen 2019. This audio clip is the announcement of the runners-up and then the winner when the pageant took place Aug. 14 at the La-Z-Boy Center.

You might have noticed that it is hot out! And in our job we have to be out in that heat!

Chief photographer Patti Blake and photographer Joshua Boucher discuss our methods for protecting ourselves and our gear from the summer heat. We also discuss special opportunities heat can offer photographers.

What do you want to know about photojournalism, photography, journalism or the News Herald? Send either of us an email or tweet at us! Your question might make it into a future episode.

Patti Blake: [email protected] twitter.com/pattiblakepj

Joshua Boucher: [email protected] twitter.com/jaabphoto

Topics Editor Lee Williams talks about his latest story on the 2009 death of Sheena Morris

Weather reporter Kim Miller explains the climate patterns, El Nino and La Nina, and what they mean for weather conditions and hurricanes.

This episode is brought to you by Freedom Boat Club and National Office Systems

On the Monday episode of The Commute, Editorial Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer  talks with Sterling Seacrest Partners' David Paddison about hurricane preparedness and the effects of catastrophic events.

On the back half, Van Brimmer talks with Retired Meteorologist Pat Prokop about what Savannah could potentially expect with future hurricanes.

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SANTA ROSA BEACH — Local high school students are gearing up to give Walton County commissioners a piece of their minds.

In light of a proposed connector road between U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 30A, the board will host a public hearing Aug. 21 at Dune Lakes Elementary School.

While the road would offer another gateway from U.S. 98 to the coast, it might also cut through Point Washington State Forest and Deer Lake State Park — the main issue igniting three Seacoast Collegiate High School seniors.

SANTA ROSA BEACH — Local high school students are gearing up to give Walton County commissioners a piece of their minds.

In light of a proposed connector road between U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 30A, the board will host a public hearing Aug. 21 at Dune Lakes Elementary School.

While the road would offer another gateway from U.S. 98 to the coast, it might also cut through Point Washington State Forest and Deer Lake State Park — the main issue igniting three Seacoast Collegiate High School seniors.

Ready for ice cream?

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks Leopold's Ice Cream with Director of Marketing and Communications Carey Ferrara. She touches on the history of Leopold's Ice Cream, what you can expect at the 100th year block party and much more.

 Leopold’s Ice Cream’s 100-year birthday block party goes down this Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 212 E. Broughton St.

See You In The Morning -Daily Savannah Morning News Headlines - August 14, 2019

Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap calls discrimination claims baseless

Physical therapy provides alternative to opioids

Judge: Bryan County ordinances to remain in place 

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