Pensacola Independent News

NEWS | Vol. 8, No. 20, May 17, 2007
(Hawkshaw Music Fest)
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by Mari S. Krueger

Pensacola News Journal

Luke McCoy signing off

'Pensacola Speaks' on hiatus until another host is found

Girl's father finds little humor in landmark's infamous restroom signs

State forces McGuire's in Destin to take down long-standing joke

Area U.S. Attorney faced Bush ax

Miller says he was never told job in jeopardy

Florida drought starts to hit home

“While the situation locally is not as dire as in South Florida -- where sugar cane and citrus crops are under threat -- agriculture officials and others are increasingly worried that if the current drought doesn't end soon, cash crops will be irreparably harmed.”

Second act

Baby boomers fulfill their passions in the arts world

Northwest Florida Daily News

Oak Hill Elementary has its last day as school lets out in Okaloosa

“But as Oak Hill, which opened in 1965, closed its doors Thursday for the summer and as an elementary school, Nickless lamented the end of era.”

After an 18-year wait, man gets a 15-cent haircut

“Barber Kelly Martine snipped and trimmed Patterson’s thin gray locks for a full 15 minutes, averaging the price out to about a penny per minute.”

Valparaiso has slim hopes for veto of cable TV legislation

“Despite the city’s efforts to fight legislation that turns cable television franchising over to the state, the bill has made it to Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk.”

Mobile, AL Press-Register

Decision favors Alabama sturgeon

“In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court recently ruled that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service acted properly in determining that the Alabama sturgeon, a rare freshwater fish found only in Alabama, is a distinct species that merits protection as endangered.”

Shaw High School to have 18 students next year

“Shaw High School in northwest Mobile will remain open next year, even with only up to 18 students on the roll.”

Byrne has tough task with 2-year college system

“Awkward silence was likely not the response Gov. Bob Riley wanted when he first asked Bradley Byrne to become the next chancellor of Alabama's troubled two-year college system. But that's what Riley got.”

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