Category: News
Montclair Elementary needs turnaround
The school that is having trouble with the FCAT is Montclair Elementary. It has gone from “A” school three years ago to a “F”. It…
Wind Warrior
Since the beginning of July, John MacTaggart has been cycling across the country to promote the idea of wind-assisted vehicles. But the bike he’s been…
BP finally puts money into escrow
Press Release (Note that this is nearly two months after they made the commitment): BP announced today that it has established a trust and made…
Behind the PNJ circulation numbers
Last week, the Pensacola News Journal announced it was “listed as the 13th fastest growing US Daily Newspaper in America and the #1 fastest growing…
Wacko Amendment of the Month
Remember getting Christmas gift cards that said you had been entered in the “Cheese of the Month,” “Wine of the Month” or “Fruit of the…
Buzz: VoO told not to report oil?
Over the weekend, I was told by a family member of one of BP’s Vessels of Opportunity program that the boat captain had been told…
Oil hits Mississippi marshes
The Mobile Press Register continues to report on BP oil washing on the shores of Mississippi and Alabama. The latest story by reported Ben Raines…
Warrington Middle improved better than majority of Escambia schools
Maybe I spoke too soon. In looking at all the Escambia County FCAT scores, only nine middle and elementary schools improved their total points…two of…
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Shop Talk Aug 2010
Check out who’s moving, opening, adding new product lines or expanding services at your favorite locally-owned businesses The Fish House 600 S. Barracks St., 470-0003,…
Eighteen Years And Still Going Strong
by Sean Boone “Psych” Shack Sets Bar For Local Businesses It all started as a way to make some extra bucks on the beach. A…
Meek’s “Real Dem Express” stops in Pensacola
Congressman Kendrick Meek is in Pensacola today as part of his “Real Dem Express” tour of the state. I caught up with him at the…
