Nov 23, 2022
Thankful to be America’s newest citizens
On Friday November 18, a group of 60 candidates took part in a Naturalization Ceremony as they became American citizens.
Nov 21, 2022
Kindergarten is where Kim Wiggins’ heart is as a teacher
Kim Wiggins’ grandfather was a long-time school superintendent in Escambia County. Her grandmother taught Kindergarten. Her dad and aunt were also teachers at one time.
But Wiggins had visions of doing anything but get into the education field.
Nov 14, 2022
Veterans Day ceremony held at Navarre Park
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11367 and other veteran’s organizations presented a Veteran’s Day ceremony at Navarre Park on Nov. 11.
Nov 10, 2022
Navarre Navy JRTOC drill team qualifies for regionals
Navarre’s Navy JROTC program punched a ticket to the regional with a second- place overall finish at the Tulane Drill Meet last Saturday in New Orleans.
It was the first overnight meet of the year for the Raider battalion and Navarre was one of six schools competing at the meet. A total of 44 cadets attended the meet for the Raiders.
Nov 8, 2022
Pensacola Airport looks to expand in next few years
The past couple of years have seen a record breaking amount of people coming through the Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
At the end of September, the 2022 numbers came in. Approximately 2.4 million passengers went through PNS during the past fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 1 each year.
Nov 4, 2022
Answering the call: A reporter’s ride-along with Holley Navarre Fire
We all know the familiar sound of a firetruck. The sirens blaring, the horn coming in every time a car is in the way or when passing through an intersection. The firefighters of Holley Navarre Fire District say they have been hearing that sound more and more, and with 53 square miles to cover, it can be difficult to manage.
In response to the increase in needs of the community and of the fire district, HNFD is looking to increase their revenue via referendum. On the Nov. 8 ballot, voters have a decision to make: should HNFD levy ad valorem taxes instead of non-ad valorem taxes?
Nov 3, 2022
Nov 3, 2022
Up to 50 percent off at 3rd Annual PSC Suit-Up Event at J.C. Penney
You don’t have to be a Pensacola State College math major to know that 50 percent off any price equals big savings.
The third annual PSC/J.C. Penney “Suit-Up” event will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at JC Penney in University Town Plaza at 7171 N. Davis Highway.
Nov 3, 2022
FWC shoal bass conservation efforts proving to be a success
Shoal Bass recovery efforts continue trending in the right direction.
In May of this year, biologists from the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management released 3,300 1 to 2-inch genetically pure, hatchery-spawned fingerlings into the Chipola River. Those Shoal Bass were spawned at the Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Holt after two failed attempts.
Nov 3, 2022
Coffee connection: Central School library offers more than books
Every morning before school at Central, students file into the library. Some are there for books, but most are there for a fresh brew to start off their day.
Coffee has become an important part of societal norms around the globe. Coffee houses and cafes are gathering spots for the young, the old, and everyone in between. And at Central School, coffee plays an important role in bringing the school together.