June 28, 2012  Statement from Senator Don Gaetz on US Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Obamacare  The decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is disappointing. I…
On Ed Schultz Radio today
Joining Mike Papantonio on Ed Schultz nationally syndicated radio show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Supreme Court will must assuredly be the topic. Listen in.
Community Car Show
The city of Pensacola is offering local auto buffs the opportunity to show off their rides this summer. The city press release is as follows: Free Opportunity to Showcase Fantastic Cars –…
Thomas didn’t practice what he preached
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas showed up a couple years ago at a ceremony honoring Dr. Michael Thompson, Jr., the pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church. At the ceremony, Thomas stated that he’s only…
Buzz: Superintendent takes over asst. principal hiring
We have heard that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has taken over the hiring of all assistant principal. In the past, principals had that authority. I’m not sure if this is an effort to…
Airbus coming to Mobile
NY Times just reported that Airbus, the European plane maker, announced today that it plans to build its first assembly line in the United States in Mobile, Ala.The plan calls for an…
MILLER ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT ON RESTORE ACT
Press Release: Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01), today announced that an agreement was reached to include the provisions of the RESTORE Act in the Transportation Reauthorization bill. The RESTORE Act language would require…
Appointments Called ‘Bogus,’ ‘Joke’
A number of administrative appointees appeared before the Escambia County School Board yesterday to thank Superintendent Malcolm Thomas for their assignments. None of them were black. “It’s a joke,†said Ellison Bennett,…
Malcolm Thomas: Question of Respect
Yesterday the Escambia County Public School District redrafted and redrafted an amendment to its contract with the A.A. Dixon Charter School of Excellence. At no time did the district consult with charter…
Deal tying BP fines to bill closer
Times-Picayune reports today that Senate and House negotiators are nearing agreement on a two-year transportation bill that includes key components of legislation that would funnel billions of dollars in fines from the…
The Dixon Decision
The proposed amendment to A.A. Dixon Charter School of Excellence’s contract with the Escambia County School District is bittersweet. While potentially sparing the charter of closure this month, the amendment throws the…
Hightower on A.A. Dixon
Escambia County School Board member Patty Hightower says she doesn’t know what will happen tonight regarding the future of A.A. Dixon charter school, but noted that a recently added item on the…
Ferris Wheel is going up
Pensacola Beach is getting its Ferris Wheel. It’s huge:
Admiral Mason Park Receives Award
The City of Pensacola’s Admiral Mason Park has received the Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) 2012 Project Excellence Award. The FSA presents the award annually to stormwater projects which demonstrate creativity, innovation and…
Fear in the school district
Since last week’s cover story (“Race & the Classroom“) and my Outtakes (“Lily White Leadership“), my phone and Inbox have been flooded with messages from teachers wanting to share their stories of…
How Chattanooga Partied to Way to a Better City
Walter Cronkite called Chattanooga, Tennessee, the “dirtiest city in America” in 1969. For 30 years, the city struggled with how to literally clean up its act and somehow retain talent—-sound familiar? In…
Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, 4.0 Elected as 2nd Vice President of Florida Association of Counties at Annual Conference
(Press Release) Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV was elected as the 2nd Vice President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Executive Committee at the FAC annual conference last week. Â For over…
State NAACP comes to Pensacola
State officials with NAACP are in town today to speak with local ministers, community leaders and area attorneys. The A.A. Dixon and Escambia County public school system are topics that will be…
Dixon: The End or Beginning?
Rev. LuTimothy May always seems happy to talk about A.A. Dixon Charter School of Excellence. After a disastrous first year, he jumped in last summer to turn around the failing school. “I…
Park Receives Stormwater Award
The city of Pensacola’s Admiral Mason Park recently received the Florida Stormwater Association 2012 Project Excellence Award. The association presents the award annually to stormwater projects which demonstrate creativity and excellence. According…