According to some estimates, there are more than 100 million traffic signals in the U.S., but whatever the number, how many of us would like Washington, in the name of public health and safety, to be…
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GED making big changes Jan. 1
As of January 1, 2014 the GED© is changing to a new version, becoming a more rigorous, expensive, computer based test.
According to Dr. Lisa C. Turner, adult education facilitator at Santa Rosa Ad…
Good Mothers Have Bad Days, Too
"Good mothers don't get impatient with their children." These words were spoken recently by a young lady who is a very good mother to two beautiful children. She was having a bad day and needed enc…
Coat drive in progress for unpredictable cold weather
A group of local citizens, churches and businesses are working together gathering coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and socks for local school aged children who are in financial need.
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Jay Historical Society monthly meeting
The Jay Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on December 12 in the Jay Historical Museum on Commerce St. from 6 – 8 p.m.
Mr. Larry Hudson will be the speaker with news of the research…
UWF Presents: “A Christmas Carol”
Over the years, the University of West Florida theater department has become known for its adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”. A script and design created for UWF and UWF only. UWF lends a hand in get…
Pensacola with Kids hosts Toy Trade on Dec. 21
“Trade those toys your kids don’t use, for those they WILL!”
Pensacola with Kids is hosting the 1st PWK Toy Trade to help parents and grandparents get toys they need for their kids in exchange for…
Walter Williams: Our Fragile Planet
Let's examine a few statements reflecting a vision thought to be beyond question. "The world that we live in is beautiful but fragile." "The 3rd rock from the sun is a fragile oasis." Here are a coup…
Local business owners are hopeful this holiday season
The Christmas season is upon us, bringing good tidings, comfort and joy…and shopping!
Todd and Natalie Grantham, Wide Awake Cafe are brand new to the business, having opened their cafe October 1…
Ron Hart: So Many Things to be Thankful For
AAA predicts that 43 million Americans will take to the roads with their families to visit relatives for Thanksgiving. It also predicts that upwards of 8 million of them will still be talking to each…