Category: News
Manning: ‘I Have Truly Enjoyed Being Your QB’
Peyton Manning’s record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player. (March…
NBC Producers Conducting Nationwide Casting Search
A new NBC show is looking around the country for those worthy of a life-changing surprise. The producers are looking for self-sacrificing volunteers, family members,…
U.S. Dept. of Education finds huge racial disparities in public education
A report released today by the U.S. Department of Education has particular significance for Escambia County, in light of our cover story on such disparities…
Building a Better Future
UWF’s Building Construction program is dedicated to teaching students the latest technology, incorporating the highest standards in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Josh Newby with…
FavorHouse 2012 White Rose Luncheon on May 17th
(Press Release)Â FavorHouse is pleased to announce that nationally-recognized author and speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner will present the keynote address at the 2012 White Rose Luncheon…
The Results Are In: Not Over For Romney Yet
After Super Tuesday, Romney is still the frontrunner in the GOP race, but just barely. Rick Santorum  won three states and came within a percentage…
Baptist Health Care bonds rated BBB+ and outlook upgraded to stable
Business Wire reports that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the following Baptist Health Care Corporation’s (BHCC) outstanding debt: –$152,662,000 Escambia County,…
In 9 years, Escambia School District General Fund Reserves grew 377%
I reviewed the past 9 years to see how the Escambia County School District has grown General Fund Reserves under both Malcolm Thomas and his…
100 Years of Marine Aviation
May 22 will mark the centennial birthday of Marine Aviation. In celebration, Marines are raising funds for a memorial to honor those that have served…
Citizen speaks out against Beach Plan B
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, I implore you to stop these recently announced stall tactics that you are a perpetrating upon the citizens of Escambia…
How did School District grow reserves by 177% in two years?
We know that local governments have struggled these past two years as property taxes have fallen and other revenues have declined. Salaries have been frozen,…
Gulf Coast Claims Facility shutting down
The Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the BP contractor that handles the claims from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, has announced on its website that if the…
