Category: Caring
Heroes Among Us: Rear Adm. Don Quinn [podcast]
The Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League hosts September edition of its 5th Annual Heroes Among Us speaker series The theme is…
Hawkshaw Lagoon: The forgotten national monument of Pensacola
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Clark Thompson remembers stopping across from the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Pensacola to watch the Red-winged Blackbird with a distinctive…
Bill could create ‘Senator Greg Evers Memorial Highway’
The News Service of Florida reports that Rep. Jayer Williamson (R-Pace) has filed a bill to name a 13-mile stretch of State Road 4, a…
Civic Conversation begins Set. 26
The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. “We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or…
Podcast: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay names finalists
Meri Asmar, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” their 15 finalists for over a million dollars in grants. Ten…
‘Memories & Heroics†of Japanese-Americans during World War II’ [podcast]
Lilly Eubanks of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida discussed on “Pensacola Speaks” the organization’s three-part event, “Memories & Heroics†of Japanese-Americans during World War…
Studer sends out ‘thank you’ note to Blue Wahoos fans
Dear Season Ticket Holders, Partners and Blue Wahoos fans, Your loyal support to the Blue Wahoos not only helps a team on the field, but…
Studer: Board selection [podcast]
Quint Studer talks about how to select your board and avoid possible conflicts. We also touch on the Blue Wahoos and Quality of Life survey.
Blue Wahoos can win championship today, 1 pm
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have a 2-0 playoff lead against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. If they win today, they are co-champions of the Southern League….
FEMA encourages the public to take safety actions
Following catastrophic impacts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hurricane Irma continues to progress towards the Bahamas. In the aftermath, various elements coordinated…
Harriet Riley: A familiar voice in Houston [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” I spoke with former Pensacola resident, and fellow Ole Miss alum, Harriet Riley about her experiences with Hurricane Harvey. Harriet served as…
Semper Fi Charity Run, Sept. 9 [podcast]
The Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League and TEL Staffing & HR host the 34th Annual 5 K Charity for Sept. 9….
Blue Wahoos announce changes to playoff schedule
Due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Irma, the Southern League playoffs have been modified for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Due to the impending weather, the…
Pensacola Speaks: Quint Studer and Harriet Riley
Today on “Pensacola Speaks,” my guests will be Quint Studer and Harriet Riley. Quint and I will discuss his upcoming column in the Pensacola News…
Gulf Coast Kid’s House needs volunteers to teach abuse prevention in schools
Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH), a child advocacy center in Escambia County, is seeking volunteers to bring child abuse prevention education into area schools. One…
Beef O’Brady’s to help Red Cross
From Beef O’Brady’s headquarters: “As you know, all eyes have been on the Houston-area this week as severe flooding from Hurricane Harvey plagued homes and…
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Giveaway
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience is returning to City Park in New Orleans this October for three days of music, food and costumes and you…
Feeding the Gulf Coast issues a call to action re:Harvey
Feeding the Gulf Coast is part of a strong network of food banks through our affiliation with Feeding America. When disasters strike in our country,…
A Facebook account from Houston
Local contractor John Minor is in Houston. This is what he posted on his Facebook page: “I ended up with 23 sick or injured pulled…
Van Halen tribute concert for local charities, Sept. 16
On Saturday, Sept. 16, attorneys Jim Green and Stephen Pitre will perform a Van Halen tribute concert at Apple Annie’s in Seville Quarter. They plan…
