Escambia Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas has been telling community leaders that four Escambia County high schools scored well enough to be “A” schools….they aren’t but that doesn’t stop him from trying…
Buzz: Plurality or Majority?
The race to be the first Pensacola city council president appears to be tight between Maren DeWeese, Sam Hall and John Jerralds. The question is: Does the winner of the council vote…
Pritchard pension fund runs dry
New York Times reports Pritchard, Ala. was warned for years that if it did nothing, its pension fund would run out of money by 2009. Right on schedule, its fund ran dry…
Viewpoint: Actions must match rhetoric
The City of Pensacola has never had a transition like it will have on January 10, 2011 when Ashton Hayward takes office as the city’s strong mayor. However, Escambia County has seen…
PPD searching for daycare center
Press Release: The Pensacola Police Department needs help in identifying a daycare center attended by a child who, at this time, is considered endangered. The photographs are believed to have been taken…
WCOA reflections
It was fun getting behind the microphone for the past three days. Since Nov. 3, 2008, when I signed off “IN Your Head Radio,” I have been interviewed on the air by…
2010 Independent News Cover Stories
This Thursday will be our Year in Review issue. I compiled this list of the 2010 cover stories and I am very proud of what our little newspaper published this year. Thank…
Last day on WCOA
This morning is my last day filling in for Jim Sanborn. Since Monday, I’ve guest hosted with Don Parker on “Good Morning, Pensacola” at WCOA 1370 AM, 6-9 a.m. It’s not quite…
Scott’s transition teams make bold recommendations
….is Pensacola Mayor-elect Ashton Hayward’s team watching Gov-elect Rick Scott’s transition teams? Scott’s groups have made some bold recommendations: Education: Massive restructuring of education that would provide vouchers for all, eliminate teacher…
The Daily Beast 2010 Political Awards
From the tears of John Boehner and the resurrection of Harry Reid; Virginia Thomas’ voicemail and Eric Massa’s tickling, 2010 was a long, strange trip. Read The Daily Beast list.
Must have truth to deal with expulsions
I dug a little deeper into the expulsion recommendations in the Escambia Public School District. This year shows a reversal in the trend. From 2001-2005, expulsions were much higher for the months…
Thomas sets record for explusions
Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas has set a five-year record for the most expulsion recommendations in a single month: 22 in August 2010. The previous record was 18 expulsion recommendations…
2010 Census report
Press Release: The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2010 Census showed the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was 308,745,538. The resident population represented an increase…
Palast arrested
BP-controlled police arrested investigative reporter Greg Palast in Azerbaijan. I interview Greg Palast, who investigated BP’s ties to the Exxon-Valdez disaster, for my cover story: What To Expect From BP. He is…
Petition for Gulf Coast Jobs
The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Ready 4 Takeoff Coalition to ensure the federal government remains focused on fully restoring the Gulf Coast economy. Please sign this…
Scott’s advisors make recommendations
From Palm Beach News: Here are some suggestions from Scott’s advisers: Shut down A.G. Holley Hospital in Lantana. Privatize Florida’s three state mental health hospitals. Combine the departments of transportation, community affairs…
WCOA Lineup today
I am back on WCOA 1370AM this morning with Don Parker from 6-9 a.m. Guests this morning: 6:35: Sheriff David Morgan 7:35: Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren DeWeese 8:25: Ed Spears, CMPA executive…
Nodine jury split 9-3, mistrial declared
A jury yesterday found former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine guilty of a misdemeanor ethics charge but could not agree on murder and stalking charges related to the shooting death of his…
Sing Off runner-up from Atmore
NorthEscambia.com reports that Adam Chance Ray, who performs as Adam Chance, sings bass for the six-member Street Corner Symphony, the runner-up in this year’s competition, is from Atmore, Ala. Read more.
Inmate dies in Escambia County Jail
The daily newspaper reports this morning that an inmate, John Gipson, 50, died Friday after a fight with another inmate. He had been booked in September on a charge of probation violation….
