Tag: Century
Councilman ‘unloads’ on news publisher
Century council member James Smith lashed out at NorthEscambia.com publisher William Reynolds, accusing him of being “racist†and “biased†and suggesting the “lackluster†NorthEscambia.com should…
Who did Mayor Hawkins pay to fly from LA to PNS
The Town of Century turned over airline ticket receipts to NorthEscambia.com yesterday–after sitting on the public record request for two months. The receipts were handed…
Grand Jury: Century in ‘state of financial emergency’
State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday released a Escambia County Grand Jury reported that blistered the Town of Century’s elected officials. The Grand Jury was impaneled…
Century mayor fails to release public records
NorthEscambia.com on Jan. 8 requested from the town of Century and its mayor, Henry Hawkins, airline invoices or receipts and reservation information regarding $1,644.12 worth…
Century, Fla. awarded EPA revitalization grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of five communities in Florida to receive Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grants…
Essential information on Century Tornado
From the Escambia County Community and Media Relations Department: Essential Information • Escambia County is working with the Town of Century and various agencies today…
Showhalter may take over Orioles
NorthEscambia.Com scooped the PNJ and posted last night the Century native Buck Showalter is the “heavy favorite†to become the next manager of the Baltimore…
Another view of Monday’s meeting
We asked one of our college interns/free lancers to attend the Monday meeting on consolidation to offer up what she saw and heard. Some of…
NorthEscambia wants more time, too
William Reynolds of NorthEscambia.com agrees that consolidation needs to be studied and vetted more before it is placed on the ballot. He really skewers the…
Would you buy a school from this man?
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has told the IN that he didn’t know about the 1.4-million water leak at Brownsville Middle School until Friday, Jan. 8—after we…
What’s the problem with consolidation?
The bill that passed by the Florida Legislature gives the Escambia County Consolidation Commission this charge: To study and develop a proposed consolidation plan for…
Buzz: Evers may be behind BOCC vote
There is a rumor that State Rep. Greg Evers is a large factor behind Commissioner Wilson Robertson’s motion. Evers has been blasted for months on…