Charles Bare, who ran for the mayor of Pensacola in 2010, has pre-filed for Pensacola City Council At-Large Seat b, which is currently held by Council President Sam Hall. “Two years ago,…
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Jerralds’ Mystery Meeting Baffles Hawthorne
Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds has called a meeting for this afternoon to discuss the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce. The GCAACC’s chairman, George Hawthorne, has no idea why. “I…
Buzz: No more new schools
According to my sources, the Escambia County School District Watchdog Committee was told yesterday that there will be no more new schools for awhile once Suter Elementary and Ward Middle are constructed….
3:10 Long Beach State v. New Mexico
The Lobos, winners of the Mountain West tournament, are favored by 4.5 points over the 49ers, the dual champs out of the Big West. The game is being The 12 seeds (LBS)…
Blount’s Demolition Dollars
Local officials take another step today toward demolishing the old Blount School buildings. During the Escambia County Commission meeting this afternoon, commissioners will be considering allocating $130,000 toward the cost of the…
Big game: Syracuse vs. UNC-Asheville
Nick is a big Syracuse fan. The Orangemen lost their big man to academics, but still should win. The Orange, who earned the top seed in the East Regional on the strength…
Jerralds looks into chamber
Shouldn’t the members of GCAACC decide its future? When do council members take over chambers? Is Jerralds a member? This will be an interesting power play to watch. ——– Press Release  …
Spring Cleaning
As part of the Great American Cleanup, local residents are invited to help tidy up the waterfront along Bayfront Parkway. Participants will meet at the Hawkshaw Missing Children’s Memorial, across from Veterans…
1:45: BYU vs. Marquette
Both teams lost their conference tournament finals. 3-seed Marquette lost to Louisville in the Big East tournament. BYU lost to Gonzaga in the WCC finals. Obama picked Marquette, but Romney had to…
Fiesta Forces Volunteer Organization is Recruiting New Members
Anyone interested in volunteering to support Fiesta of Five Flags is welcome to join the Fiesta of Five Flags at the upcoming Fiesta Forces spring happy hour. The new member sign-up party…
1:10 – Montana vs. Wisconsin
I have always been a big Wisconsin fan. Obama likes them, too, and all the GOP candidates do too because Paul Rand is from Janesville, Wis. The Grizzlies, however, have won 20…
12:40 Davidson vs. Louiville
Rick Pitino will this game easily. The Cardinals, who finished seventh in the Big East before winning the conference tournament, are favored by seven points over the Wildcats, champions of the Southern…
Southern Miss. vs. Kansas State
I have to pull for the USM Golden Eagles. The KSU Wildcats, who got an at-large bid by finishing fifth in the Big 12 this season, are favored by 6.5 points over…
First game: Colorado State vs. Murray State
Murray State is #6 seed and only lost one game this season. President Obama picked them in his bracket to win today. The games is in Louisville so Racers have a home…
March Madness coverage
Click here to getImages & Basketball Pictures – Pictures ————— Ok, I will be covering the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament “live” from New York Nick’s starting at 10:30 a.m. and going until…
Latest view of Maritime Park
This is going to be fantastic:
Mississippi River Groups File Dual Legal Actions on Pollution that Fuels Gulf Dead Zone
(New Orleans, LA)— Today environmental groups challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) refusal to address a critical pollution problem it has acknowledged for decades. The two legal actions filed today seek action…
County Looks at Logo
Escambia County commissioners will be discussing the county’s seal during their regularly scheduled meeting today. “Don’t get to excited,†said county attorney Alison Rodgers. “It’s the same logo, nothing’s changing. It’s just…
Florida Trend covers Wahoos
Sports business profile in Northwest Florida Florida Trend The team starts play on April 5 in a new stadium in Pensacola that Studer helped pay for. Studer, founder of the Studer Group healthcare consulting…
The End of a Dead End?
In an effort to create a more walkable downtown, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward is looking to reconnect Government Street to Ninth Avenue near Bayfront Parkway. The mayor will take the issue before…