Jerralds to GCAACC’s Rescue?
Hours before his scheduled meeting this afternoon to discuss “resuscitating†the Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce, Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds is taking it…
Lawsuit filed over metal shredder
Attorney Bob Kerrigan told the Escambia School Board today at its workshop that his firm is filing a lawsuit against the scrap yard near Oakcrest…
A Case for Encouraging Tourists
The Times’ Mark Vanhoenacker suggests  America’s “Unwelcome Matâ€Â (the ESTA, or Electronic System for Travel Authorization) complete with ugly low-tech website and embarrassing questionnaire may…
Bare pre-files for Hall’s council seat
Charles Bare, who ran for the mayor of Pensacola in 2010, has pre-filed for Pensacola City Council At-Large Seat b, which is currently held by…
Jerralds’ Mystery Meeting Baffles Hawthorne
Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds has called a meeting for this afternoon to discuss the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce. The GCAACC’s chairman,…
Buzz: No more new schools
According to my sources, the Escambia County School District Watchdog Committee was told yesterday that there will be no more new schools for awhile once…
3:10 Long Beach State v. New Mexico
The Lobos, winners of the Mountain West tournament, are favored by 4.5 points over the 49ers, the dual champs out of the Big West. The…
Blount’s Demolition Dollars
Local officials take another step today toward demolishing the old Blount School buildings. During the Escambia County Commission meeting this afternoon, commissioners will be considering…
Big game: Syracuse vs. UNC-Asheville
Nick is a big Syracuse fan. The Orangemen lost their big man to academics, but still should win. The Orange, who earned the top seed…
Jerralds looks into chamber
Shouldn’t the members of GCAACC decide its future? When do council members take over chambers? Is Jerralds a member? This will be an interesting power…
Spring Cleaning
As part of the Great American Cleanup, local residents are invited to help tidy up the waterfront along Bayfront Parkway. Participants will meet at the…
1:45: BYU vs. Marquette
Both teams lost their conference tournament finals. 3-seed Marquette lost to Louisville in the Big East tournament. BYU lost to Gonzaga in the WCC finals….
Fiesta Forces Volunteer Organization is Recruiting New Members
Anyone interested in volunteering to support Fiesta of Five Flags is welcome to join the Fiesta of Five Flags at the upcoming Fiesta Forces spring…
1:10 – Montana vs. Wisconsin
I have always been a big Wisconsin fan. Obama likes them, too, and all the GOP candidates do too because Paul Rand is from Janesville,…
12:40 Davidson vs. Louiville
Rick Pitino will this game easily. The Cardinals, who finished seventh in the Big East before winning the conference tournament, are favored by seven points…
Southern Miss. vs. Kansas State
I have to pull for the USM Golden Eagles. The KSU Wildcats, who got an at-large bid by finishing fifth in the Big 12 this…
First game: Colorado State vs. Murray State
Murray State is #6 seed and only lost one game this season. President Obama picked them in his bracket to win today. The games is…
March Madness coverage
Click here to getImages & Basketball Pictures – Pictures ————— Ok, I will be covering the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament “live” from New York Nick’s…
Mississippi River Groups File Dual Legal Actions on Pollution that Fuels Gulf Dead Zone
(New Orleans, LA)— Today environmental groups challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) refusal to address a critical pollution problem it has acknowledged for decades. The…
