Larry Craig may unresign, unplea guilty

The word is Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) may try to take back his resignation and his guilty plea. Craig had been arrested for lewd conduct…

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Alabama spankings

Here’s a story that is strange even by Pensacola’s standards: Authorities are investigating allegations that now-suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas periodically removed prisoners…

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Touart fails to follow-thru on Roads, Inc

WEAR TV 3 also reports on the clay pit being dug by Roads, Inc. in the Cantonment area. I posted an open letter from residents…

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WEAR TV interviews Studer

On WEAR TV 3, Dan Thomas interviewed Quint Studer yesterday on the progress of the Community Maritime Park. Here are two quotes from the broadcast:…

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NCAA needs senior coaching division

When the older golfers could no longer compete with the rising stars, the PGA created the senior PGA. Maybe the NCAA needs to create a…

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Touart poll update

Votes have nearly doubled since 11 a.m. – all for firing. Nothing: 1,182 Suspension: 10,812 Termination: 63,669 Resignation: 152

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Sugar Bowl Collection

We got this press release: WHO:             The Historic New Orleans Collection WHAT:           Classic! A Celebration of Sugar Bowl Memories WHEN:           Thursday, November 29, 2007–Sunday, January…

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Touart poll gets record votes

As of 11 am, September 4, 39,477 votes have been cast on the poll concerning the future employment of County Administrator George Touart. What should…

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Mason-Dixon poll on gambling

In August, Mason-Dixon conducted a poll on gambling in Florida. Here are a few of the questions and how Florida residents responded: QUESTION: Florida’s tax…

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BOCC agenda set

County Administrator George Touart’s contract and possible suspension are set to be discussed on Thursday, September 6 at 5:34 p.m. Read:  agenda.pdf

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Word of the week: Trust

With big Escambia County commission meeting on Thursday, the word of the week will be “trust.” How do the commissioners rebuild public trust in county…

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Poker rooms successful everywhere, but not here

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that poker rooms at dog and horse tracks around the state are booming. Why not in Escambia County you ask?…

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