Category: Caring
Lunch at Waterfront Rescue Mission
Waterfront Rescue Mission has had a pretty eventful year. Opening a brand new, beautiful facility and then, when the flood came through leaving the building…
Ghosts of Ole Miss airs on ESPN
ESPN aired “Ghosts of Ole Miss” last night, as part of its “30 for 30” sports-based documentary series. it explores James Meredith’s enrollment at Ole…
Be a Santa to a Senior
Press Release: Please join volunteers and program sponsors for the official kick-off of this year’s Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead Senior…
Sponsorship Needed for “Pancakes with Santa”
Press Release: Cordova Rotary is seeking sponsorships of all levels for its third annual Pancakes with Santa breakfast. Local businesses can support this worthwhile event…
Halloween Hosted by YMCA
Press Release: The Y will host its annual Halloween at the YMCA, which provides hundreds of special needs kids with a unique trick or treating…
Tax forms reveal more on Veteran’s Park foundation and its operations
The Independent News has received copies the tax returns for 2009, 2010 and 2011 of the Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, that built and maintained…
Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation shows no receivable or income from VFW Post
In 2004, the Vietnam Veterans Wall South Foundation filed a report with the state to change its name to Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park Foundation (Wallnamechange)….
Exclusive: Military feared Wall South funds would be diverted to a drinking hooch. They were right
The former treasurer of the Wall South Foundation says that Commander of the Defense Commissary Agency that raised half million dollars for the ongoing maintenance…
Friends to run marathon for Wounded Warrriors
By Shelby Smithey… Two friends will be among nearly 1600 people running the 8th annual Pensacola Marathon on Nov. 11, but they won’t be wearing…
Krutches for Kids
Press Release: The Andrews Institute, an affiliate of Baptist Health Care, announces the launch of the “Krutches for Kids†drive, a fundraiser urging parents to…
What Inspired Robert F. Kennedy’s Fight Against Hunger (photos)
Our cover story this week is on James Meredith, Bobby Kennedy, Jr. and Mississippi (Ghosts of Mississippi, 2012 Version). Bill Moyers has a photo gallery…
Buzz: Nick’s meatball sub a hit with band
New York Nick’s has an new fans–Mickey Hart and his band. Hart, a drummer of the rock band the Grateful Dead, played at Vinyl Music…
Bridges to Circles hosting informational session for the public
The public is invited to attend a one-hour informational about Catholic Charities Bridges to Circles initiative and learn how to get involved. Attendees can choose…
Weekend news roundup: trial, Airbus, Impact, new website
1. Last trial on Okaloosa County Sheriff kickback schemes Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office employee Randall Holcombe faces court today in Pensacola charges for racketeering…
Raining pizzas tonight for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is going to make it rain –pizzas — tonight 6 p.m. at Tiger Point Golf and Country Club. They are dropping about…
Hackers hit Northwest Florida State College, steal 300,000 ids
AP is reporting that Northwest Florida State College, which is in Niceville, has been hit by computer hackers that gained access nearly 300,000 names, Social…
Marine helps boy finish Pensacola Triathlon
CNN has reported that during the 2012 Sea Turtle Triathlon in Pensacola, a young boy’s prosthetic limb broke during the run. Local Marines who had…
Spirit Works: New comprehensive program to help locals find work
By Shelby Smithey… Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida is launching a new program that will help people struggling to find work get back on their…
Bonfire Jam leaves the beach for Jay, brings along Clint Black and Gretchen Wilson
Press release: Country music fans will have the opportunity to release their inner cowboy and be part of the growing tradition at this year’s BonfireJam…
Reunion for Panhandle Girl Scouts set for Oct. 13
By Shelby Smithey… Former and current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle’s reunion Saturday, Oct. 13 at the…
