Author: Rick Outzen
Must have truth to deal with expulsions
I dug a little deeper into the expulsion recommendations in the Escambia Public School District. This year shows a reversal in the trend. From 2001-2005,…
Thomas sets record for explusions
Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas has set a five-year record for the most expulsion recommendations in a single month: 22 in August 2010….
2010 Census report
Press Release: The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2010 Census showed the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was…
Palast arrested
BP-controlled police arrested investigative reporter Greg Palast in Azerbaijan. I interview Greg Palast, who investigated BP’s ties to the Exxon-Valdez disaster, for my cover story:…
Petition for Gulf Coast Jobs
The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Ready 4 Takeoff Coalition to ensure the federal government remains focused on fully restoring…
Scott’s advisors make recommendations
From Palm Beach News: Here are some suggestions from Scott’s advisers: Shut down A.G. Holley Hospital in Lantana. Privatize Florida’s three state mental health hospitals….
WCOA Lineup today
I am back on WCOA 1370AM this morning with Don Parker from 6-9 a.m. Guests this morning: 6:35: Sheriff David Morgan 7:35: Pensacola City Councilwoman…
Nodine jury split 9-3, mistrial declared
A jury yesterday found former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine guilty of a misdemeanor ethics charge but could not agree on murder and stalking charges…
Sing Off runner-up from Atmore
NorthEscambia.com reports that Adam Chance Ray, who performs as Adam Chance, sings bass for the six-member Street Corner Symphony, the runner-up in this year’s competition,…
Inmate dies in Escambia County Jail
The daily newspaper reports this morning that an inmate, John Gipson, 50, died Friday after a fight with another inmate. He had been booked in…
Latest homicide victim has criminal past
Homicide victim #31, Christopher J. Holland, age 22, had an arrest record. He was found on the side of the road on Hollywood Ave., apparently…
ACS census data conflicts with Population estimates
Escambia County growth since 2006 may not be as much as I earlier reported. Looking at the annual population estimates the 2006 estimate for Escambia…
Surprise: Santa Rosa growth since 2006 trails Escambia
Santa Rosa County surprisingly hasn’t grown since 2006 as much as Escambia County—with only 7,198 more people. It too has seen either declined or only…
Census good news, bad news – Escambia County
For the Independent News, the 2009 census numbers have some good news. The fastest growing demographic groups in Escambia County are 20 to 24 years…
Info on Southern League teams
Southern Baseball League Birmingham Barons: – The Logan family purchased the Birmingham Barons from the Elmore Sports Group after the conclusion of the 2005 season….
Studer: MLB Double A team will have new name
Quint Studer was interviewed on WCOA this morning about his new team. The Studers purchased the Double A franchise, but not the rights to the…
Buzz: Will Hayward’s transition decisions mirror Scott’s?
The dailies across the state are reporting Gov.-elect Rick Scott is asking members of his predecessor’s administration to stay for at least three more months,…
It’s not over…BP mess still with us.
Wall Street Journal reports that there is still plenty of oil left in the Gulf of Mexico, lodged in the sediment. But, eight months after…
Return to Talk Radio
On Monday, I will be back on local talk radio, filling in for Jim Sanborn at WCOA 1370AM from 6-9 a.m. It has been over…
Redemption?
The big front page story in the daily newspaper is on Quint Studer: “Is Quint Studer Redeemed? What did Studer ever do that requires redemption?…
