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George Jones dies at 81

Friday, 26 April 2013 09:21 Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 10:02 Written by Staff Reports

Country music legend George Jones died Friday in Nashville. He was 81.

Jones had been hospitalized since April 18 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with fever and irregular bloodpressure, which forced him to postpone two shows.

Jones may have been known best for the classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today" but recorded dozens of hits, including top-charting songs in five decades beginning in the 1950s.

Fellow country hitmaker Garth Brooks emailed The Associated Press about Jones' death: "The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die. Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music."

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Update: Reported fire, one fatality off East Bay Blvd.

Thursday, 25 April 2013 09:25 Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 14:24 Written by Staff Reports

A house fire with a possible explosion at 5300 Pecos Pass off East Boulevard resulting in one fatality, has been reported, according to Deputy Rich Aloy, Santa Rosa County Sheriff public information officer.

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Pensacola Beach air show takes flight

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 15:18 Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 15:28

Aviation enthusiasts will have an opportunity to take in the sights of jets flying over Pensacola Beach after all, announced Buck Lee, Santa Rosa Island Authority Executive Director, this afternoon.

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Free Trees for Navarre Residents

Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:54 Last Updated on Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:22 Written by Staff Reports

Friday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m., NHS/Navarre's Relay for Life near campsite #3. Bald Cypress, Southern Magnolia, Live Oak or Red Maple trees are available while supplies last. Help make Navarre greener.

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BBB Warns of Charity Scams

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 20:41 Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 21:31 Written by Staff Reports

The Better Business Bureau cautioned consumers to not let scammers profit from tragedy by luring them to donate to fraudulent non-profit organizations following the Boston Marathon Bombings. Within hours of the bombing dozens of website domains referencing the tragedy were registered. While some of the sites maybe valid and used to benefit the victims the BBB warns consumers to be on guard. Click here for BBB Tips for Giving with Confidence.

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