Community says Good-Bye to Raychelle Gaston

Pensacola Voice — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:28 +0000

I’m at home going to the service that celebrated the life of Raychell Gaston, family and friends told of her life experiences, her dreams and the tenacity she lived while in our midst. “Raychelle was involved in everything in this church,” said her pastor Bishop Charles E. Young of Deliverance Tabernacle Church. “I believe she …

Seniors are honored for Mother’s Day

Pensacola Voice — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:10 +0000

Friday morning, the ladies at E S Cobb Recreational Center was given flowers and a Mother’s Day cake to show the appreciation of being a mother. Approximately eighty ladies enjoyed the moment as they enjoyed old school music and great friendships. “It’s good to have good friends and know good people. I’m thankful for …

Mothers Are Treated to Jazz at It’s Personal

Pensacola Voice — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:36:55 +0000

Sunday afternoon Jazz Saxophonist Ellie Michelle entertained mothers, grandmothers, sister, aunts and their friends and spouses at Its Personal Venue by Shelia’s. The event began at 3:30 with Ms. Michelle playing the latest in Jazz and a little R&B. Backed by Entrigue Band and singers Nielah Spears, and Kevin (Kebo) Wilson, the group gave a …

Raychelle Gaston Receives Her Crown

Pensacola Voice — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:41:53 +0000

“Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” 1 John 4:7 On Saturday May 4, at 5:30 pm God saw fit to take his angel back to heaven. On highway 133 that afternoon, Raychelle Leajean Gaston was killed in a three …

May Day Celebration Held in Quintet, Florida

Pensacola Voice — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:27:50 +0000

Saturday morning tents, barbeque pits, fish stands and individual grills all came out to enjoy the May Day celebration. Children of all ages, as well as adults did not let the early morning coolness stop them from enjoying the moment. As young people appeared on stage and rapped for Jesus, other local entertainment sang solos …

RESTORE Advisory Committee Meets on the Process to Approve Projects

Pensacola Voice — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:26:23 +0000

The Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee met at the Escambia County Board of County Commission (BCC) Meeting Room on May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM to discuss a topic they requested input from economic development representative groups on the Return on Investment (ROI) Criteria for RESTORE Act projects to be funded. The RESTORE Act was …

Hayward announces Southwest Airlines to begin service at Pensacola International Airport

Pensacola Voice — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:24:20 +0000

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced Southwest Airlines would begin service at Pensacola International Airport (PNS) later this year. Pensacola International is currently served by AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest. “By the end of the year, we will see Southwest jets landing at Pensacola International Airport,” said Mayor Hayward. In 2011, Southwest completed the …

Seabreeze Jazz Festival Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Pensacola Voice — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:26:03 +0000

Panama City was the place to be as the Seabreeze Jazz festival kicked off its 15th year of giving a grand deliverance of pure adrenaline-charged jazz. Wednesday, April 7th began with a smooth jazz dinner cruise presented by Resort Quest featuring Brian Culbertson. From there, the party began. Thursday, at 1pm a Kickoff Jazz Jam …

Truth for Youth Celebrates Their 20th Year Anniversary

Pensacola Voice — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:54:56 +0000

Truth for Youth, a faith based organization with non-denominational practices, celebrated their 20th year anniversary. Although originating as an individual vision in January of 1993 by founder, Rev. John Powell, Truth for Youth a 501(c)3, has taken services to the youth in their schools., their churches, their parks, their community centers, and their streets. “Started …

Civil Citations Expands to Escambia County Schools

Pensacola Voice — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:46:54 +0000

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Secretary Wansely Walters, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, State Attorney William “Bill” Eddins, Public Defender Bruce Miller, Pensacola Police Chief Chip W. Simmons, School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and County Commissioner Lumon May gathered at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to announce county-wide expansion of Florida’s juvenile civil citation process. …