Independent News‘Politics’ Archives
New Year message – Panhandle Progressives
Thoughts for 2007 Politics is about your values. Stand up for what’s right. Respect the truth. Respect loyalty. Think about things. Don’t “develop ‘til you die“. Don’t be a “hanger-on”, do something. Have respect for others. Trust your own counsel. Live more [...]
GOP takes on Edwards
COUNTERPOINT TO JOHN EDWARDS’ POSITION FOR US WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ John Edwards supports a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Iraq. John Cox disagrees. John Edwards has joined Dianne Feinstein and. Senator Carl Levin (D-Michigan), the next chairman of the Senate Armed Services [...]
UWF People on the Move
Regina Sakalarios-Rogers, English and Foreign Languages, had her story, “Pillaged,” published by “Toasted Cheese” online, a highly ranked online literary publication. The story was also recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize, which is the most honored literary project in America. John [...]
House District 3 who’s who
Not all of these have announced: Democrats: Liz Campbell: High name recognition. Ran a strong race against Holly. Front runner for Dems - unless Dee Dee Ritchie enters the race John Jerralds: Has strong standing in the black community, Pensacola City Councilman. Larry B. Johnson: Lost to [...]
Happy New Year!
Promise to catch up on the news - A lot happened over the holidays.....a lot to comment about. Stay tuned! Meanwhile check our online radio station - click on the banner ad @ inweekly.net. RO
Holly gets appointment
Benson is the new head of Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Election must be in 60 days. Let the campaigning begin!!!
Groovin Noovin sold
According to the Ottawa Citizen: Laval-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has agreed to buy 13 Groovin Noovin stores in the Pensacola area from Richcor Inc. to expand in Florida. The company has about 5,200 convenience stores in the U.S. and Canada after buying Circle K from ConocoPhillips in [...]
Discrimination charges against Governors Gate Apts
“Still No Home for the Holidays” for Katrina Survivors National Fair Housing Alliance Files Housing Discrimination Complaint and Issues Report about Discrimination Post-Hurricane WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 22, 2006 – The National Fair Housing Alliance today filed race discrimination [...]
IN launches Internet Radio Station
We're in the testing phase, but let us know what you think. We probably don't have enough connections available, but it will evolve. You may have to click on the "Listen Now" a few times before it works. Click Here:
Touart wants to move plant
County Administrator George Touart called last night. He believes he's being made the scapegoat on this issue and is being treated unfairly. "There's nobody more in favor of moving that plant than me, Outzen. That's the God's honest truth." Touart said that Commissioner Marie Young has asked [...]
IN YOUR FACE – Best Year Ever
What were the three top events of 2006? Click here for Talking Points video
IN YOUR FACE – Strong Mayor
IN Publisher Rick Outzen interviews John Peacock. CLICK HERE FOR STRONG MAYOR video