NAS Whiting Field seeks employers for job fair
The Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Whiting Field is sponsoring its 26th annual job fair Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The job fair takes place in Sikes Hall onboard Naval Air Station Whiting Field.
Holley store reopened under new management
The community of Holley is abuzz with excitement after the reopening of its only convenience and gas store, which had closed last May. It reopened last week under new management – but with a familiar face.
Covenant Hospice to pay gov’t $10M
Covenant Hospice Inc. agreed to pay $10.1 million to reimburse the government for alleged overbilling of Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid for hospice services, the Department of Justice announced June 18.
Egg prices on the rise thanks to avian flu
Some local restaurants and grocery stores are increasing prices of egg dishes or discontinuing certain items as a result of the recent avian flu virus outbreak.
Attorney indicted for bank fraud, embezzlement
Richard Michael Colbert, 54, of Pensacola Beach, was charged by a federal grand jury with 15 felony counts, including one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and/or mail fraud affecting a financial institution, four counts of false statement to a federally insured financial institution, one count of theft, embezzlement or misapplication by a person connected with a financial institution, and nine counts of money laundering.
Pensacola Bay Center wins trade ad award
The SMG-managed Pensacola Bay Center’s marketing team recently won an advertising award at the annual SMG Marketing Summit in Long Beach, Calif.
Charities emerge from recession with record donations
Charitable giving in the United States has surpassed pre-recession levels for the first time in seven years, according to a national organization that tracks the generosity of Americans.
Paris-based aircraft support company to locate in Mobile
A French company said Monday it will open a facility on the Alabama coast to support the new Airbus factory in Mobile, a move that area officials said could lead to additional growth in the area.
Whataburger hosts superhero-inspired evening
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a super duper celebration! On Tuesday, June 16, Whataburger Restaurants will celebrate the superhero spirit in all of us with an evening of family fun from 5 to 7 p.m. at its 6920 Navarre Parkway location.
Grocery-based shopping center possible
A major international company is eyeing development of a large grocery-based shopping center along the U.S. 98 corridor west of Navarre.