PNJ finds way to make more money off disaster
We knew it was coming. Gannett loves inserts and supplements. The latest is an Oil Spill Resource Guide: These are just a few of the…
Mounds of dead fish at Grand Isle
New Orleans photographer Jack Moran put this on his blog: ” I am very familiar with the area having spent a considerable amount of time…
First dead whale found in Gulf
NOLA.Com is reporting: Scientists are investigating whether an approximately 25-foot-long sperm whale found dead in the Gulf of Mexico died due to the massive oil…
The Nightmare Scenario
A comment from well-regarded energy policy website The Oil Drum has been making the rounds: “All the actions and few tid bits of information all…
Buzz: Banjanin may be back
We’re hearing the Tom Banjanin is sniffing around City Council District 3 and be filing to run against Maren DeWeese. Old Guard vs. Soccer Mom—could…
TLC Show on Billings’ murders
TLC will air “Home Invasion Murders: The Billings’ and the Petits” Sunday, June 20, at 9 p.m. and 12 a.m., and re-airing on Wednesday, June…
Robinson qualifies
Commissioner Grover Robinson called to let us know that he has qualified for his District 4 race.
Sewage Plant Transition On Track
According to ECUA spokesman Jim Roberts, the transition from the downtown sewage plant to the state-of-the-art facility in Cantonment is 95 percent complete. He says…
Letter to Sarah Palin
Cries From the Gulf by K. Lea Morris “Drill Baby Drill†Isn’t that what you said? I remember the chill that ran up my spine…
Photos – Gulf Shores June 16
A reader sent me these pictures from Gulf Shores, Alabama:
Update on Local Candidates, as of June 16
The following candidates have filed qualifying papers with the Supervisor of Elections Office. For a complete list of candidates please see our website at http://escambiavotes.com/current-candidates-and-finances….
IN: Annual Rant Issue
Independent News June 17, 2010 COVER STORY RANT ISSUE ‘10 We know that frustrations with the BP oil disaster are rising as high as the…
Message from Coastkeeper: Two upcoming events
Last week I was at the Waterkeeper conference and checked in nearly everyday to watch from afar the oil sneaking into our Bays and onto…
IN photos of Obama at NAS Pensacola
Our art director, Samantha Crooke, took these photos yesterday – http://www.flickr.com/photos/45429438@N06/sets/72157624290497190
Applicants for County Judge
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2010 FIRST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY The First…
White House: Fact Sheet on Claims and Escrow
FACT SHEET: Claims and Escrow INDEPENDENT CLAIMS FACILITY A new, independent claims process will be created with the mandate to be fairer, faster, and more…
Buzz: BP makes proposal to beach businesses
We’ve heard the BP representatives met with Pensacola Beach owners today. They are proposing to pay owners whatever they are down in income from last…
Scott campaign takes jab at McCollum
The Rick Scott for Governor campaign is poking fun at GOP opponent Bill McCollum in this press release: According to an article in the St….
