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WEAR TV gets a new anchor

WWL TV reporter Jaclyn Kelley let her NOLA Facebook fans know she is moving to Pensacola: I have some very exciting news to share! I…

PS Podcasts: Redistricting and Running of the Bulls

On Thursday’s show, I spoke with Todd Thomson about the Florida Supreme Court ruling that ordered the Florida Legislature to redraw some of the state’s…

Seaplane, An All American Musical announces cast for revival

Press Release: Seaplane, An All American Musical is pleased to announce the cast for the performances at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, August 28 through 30….

Food on the Mayor’s agenda this week

Mayor Ashton Hayward has two food events on this schedule for the week of July 6. Tomorrow, he will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting…

SETSCO presents ‘Hamlet’

Press Release: Ten years ago, a group of teen actors and their teacher founded an acting company in Pensacola out of an enthusiastic desire to…

Destination Archaeology has new exhibit

The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) opens today a new temporary exhibit titled “Journey into the Dark: Archaeology of Floridaâ€™s Caves” inside the Destination Archaeology…

Seville Quarter goes smoke-free August 1

Press Release: Seville Quarter will be going Smoke Free inside its premises effective August 1, 2015. Wilmer Mitchell, Rosie Oâ€™ Gradyâ€™s, Inc. President, and family…

Podcasts: Doug Underhill and Dr. David Joyner

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed Dr. David Joyner, the new executive director of the Andrews Institute, and Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill. Joyner on…

Pensacola writers launch new online literary magazine

Pensacola poets Katheryn Holmes, Jeff Santosuosso and Andrea Walker are looking for innovative, international voices for Panoply, a new online literary magazine. The trio is…

Coastal Cabaret Ensemble sings Sondheim this weekend at PLT

Press Release: In their fifth anniversary show, the Coastal Cabaret Ensemble will be performing songs from America’s musical theatre master in Everything’s Coming Up Sondheim…

First DCA ruling could lead to slot machines at dog and horse tracks

The First District Court of Appeal has ruled by a 2-1 margin that the state improperly denied a slot machine license to a horse track…

PS Today: Mississippi Blues Trail and B.B. King

On Pensacola Today, Mary Margaret Miller, Bureau Manager, Creative Economy & Culture of Visit Mississippi, will revisit the show. We will talk about the late…

PS Today: SaintPetersBlog.com

Peter Schorsch, creator of SaintPetersBlog.com, will be on the show today. He has been watching the Jeff Miller situation: If Jeff Miller runs for Senate,…

Don Gaetz on Pensacola Speaks at 5:35 p.m.

State Sen. Don Gaetz will be on the second half of “Pensacola Speaks.” Maybe he will announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate? “Pensacola Speaks airs…

Loblolly Theatre returns

The Loblolly Theatre closed its doors in October of 2012 after thirteen seasons presenting original plays in an intimate theatre. In that time 75 original…

Pensacola Opera appoints new director

Press Release: Pensacola Operaâ€™s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Maestro Jerome Shannon as the companyâ€™s new Executive Director. Shannon has been acting…

PS Today: Ryan Wiggins plays Political Musical Chairs

At 5 pm today on Pensacola Speaks, we will play my favorite game – “Political Musical Chairs” with Full Contact Strategies founder Ryan Wiggins. U.S….