How open is City of Pensacola?

Here’s a test for you. Time how long it takes you to find the minutes of the Pensacola City Council’s meetings. I realize I’m technology-challenged,…

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Sorry, Schools must consolidate

On Nov. 21, the Escambia County School Board is scheduled to vote on a plan that will close Woodham High School and Brownsville, Brown Barge…

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How would you giveaway a million dollars?

Slate.com has published an article on philanthropy (Read HERE ) They asked writers, artists, academics, and other thoughtful people a question: If you had a…

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Mark Obrien translator 11/15/06

Our favorite PNJ columnist has surveyed the political landscape and finds reasons for optimism: Gene Valentino and Grover Robinson are about to be sworn in…

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Who to watch on the Dem side?

TPMuckraker.com has identified who may be the most corrupt Democratic lawmakers in D.C.: Rep. Alan Mollohan (WV): He’s set to take the chair House Appropriations….

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Frat boys sue Borat

The drunken South Carolina frat boys are suing how the movie “Borat” shows them as racist, bigoted, sexist idiots. In his lawsuit, Justin Seay (now…

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County pays for computer

We’ve got the mediation agreement between the County Commission/Co. Administrator George Touart and Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha. Magaha will pay the outstanding bill…

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Martinez to head RNC

The Orlando Sentinel reports Sen. Mel Martinez has been named the next general chairman of the Republican National Committee. He will share the chairmanship with…

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Home insurance triples

Just got our home insurance premium notice from State Farm. It went from $3800 to $14,000!!!! If we don’t find a new carrier, our monthly…

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ECUA may buy land

ECUA has on its Nov. 16 agenda the purchase of land near Solutia – price tag $13 million. ECUA Board member Larry Walker told PNJ:…

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Touart blinks, Escambia County settles with Magaha

Buzz: We’re hearing that Escambia County Commissioners and County Administrator George Touart have reached an agreement with Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha. Magaha is…

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Be Heard on County Survey

From Escambia Community Collaborative: Please give the following survey your consideration. The Escambia Community Collaborative invites you to do just that by completing an online…

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