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…

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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…

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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…

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Info on Southern League teams

Southern Baseball League Birmingham Barons: – The Logan family purchased the Birmingham Barons from the Elmore Sports Group after the conclusion of the 2005 season….

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Nodine trial: Defense rests

Mobile Press Register: After 2 weeks, 60-some witnesses and more than 300 trial exhibits, legal instruction from the judge is all that remains before the…

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Notes from community meeting on violence

The Escambia County Sherriff’s conference room was standing room only Friday afternoon at the community meeting on the violence. Sheriff David Morgan addressed the group….

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PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year

From St.Petersburg Times: A GOP strategist developed a brilliant and powerful attack on President Obama’s health care reform plan, urging party leaders to call it…

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Naughty or Nice?

Since 2004, Independent News’ tradition is to give holiday gifts to our elected officials, leaders and newsmakers. We work long, hard hours to find unique,…

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Escambia High student wanted in robbery, shooting of cab driver

Press Release: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in the armed robbery and shooting of a local cab driver. Investigators are…

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Drive-by suspects arrested

Press Release: Three people are in jail today after an early morning shooting leaves one man injured. At around 12:09 am this morning, deputies responded…

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Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Meeting

Press Release: In an effort to address community concerns and strengthen law enforcement and community relationships, Sheriff David Morgan will host a community meeting with…

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Suspect wanted in latest homicide

Press Release: An arrest warrant has been issued regarding a homicide that occurred yesterday afternoon, December 14, near the intersection of Mary Lane and Paula…

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