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Independent News

We are Pensacola’s locally-owned weekly newspaper. We cover art, entertainment, film, news and politics with a flair and independent voice that locals love. Read us online at inweekly.net.

The Independent News is built on solid cover stories that either offer a behind-the-scenes look at top news stories or investigate issues that truly impact our quality of life. The year 2009 may be remembered as one of our best reporting years. From the murders of Bud and Melanie Billings to the political intrigue behind revitalizing economic development, the IN was there. Here are what we consider our top 10 cover stories of 2009. Read the Dec. 24 cover story.

Read the actual cover stories.

1. “Humdinger,” August 20

2. “Domestic Violence Epidemic,” March 5

3. “Reindeer Games,” April 30

4. “They’re Heere,” April 2

5. “Santa Rosa In The Dark,” August 6

6. “Rise & Fall of McNesby Empire,” January 22

7. “How Do You Mend A Broken Mind?” February 12

8. “What We Can Promise Our Kids,” May 7

9. “Standing For Something,” November 5

10. “Power to the People,” October 29

Honorable Mentions
The ‘Face’ of a Suspected Killer, July 23
America’s White-Collar Junkies, Aug. 13
Tan, Rested & Ready to Run, Oct. 8
Living With Nothing, Oct. 22
A Prison Break, Dec. 10