It’s 4-H Week In Escambia County; Commission Honors 4-H And Volunteer Peterson
October 7, 2019
It’s National 4-H Week.
The Escambia County Commission ratified proclamations recognizing 4-H week and honoring Century resident Anne Peterson.
Peterson recently received the 2019 Elaine Keir Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award at the State 4-H Horse Show in Tampa. Peterson will represent Florida 4-H at the American Youth Horse Council Symposium in Gainesville in March 2020.
Peterson has volunteered in the Escambia County 4-H program for over 40 years.
Over 5,370 youth in Escambia County have been members of 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the country.
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Temps Become More Seasonable
October 7, 2019
Our temperatures will be cooler, more along the lines of what is normal for this time of the year with highs in the 80s and lows in 60s. But looking ahead to the weekend, we may have another cold front that will tease us with lows in the 50s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Northview Homecoming: Parade, Game And Queen Photos
October 7, 2019
Last week was homecoming for the Northview Chiefs. Here’s a look back in stories and photo galleries:
- Homecoming court story
- Homecoming court photo gallery
- Homecoming game story
- Homecoming game photo gallery
- Homecoming parade story
- Homecoming parade photo gallery
- Homecoming surprise storm
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Flashback To Friday: Tate Showband Welcomes Ransom; Mini Cheerleaders Perform
October 7, 2019
Friday night was a big night for dozens of mini cheerleaders and Ransom Middle School band members during the Tate High School football game.
The mini cheerleaders, who took part in a recent camp, had a chance to perform with the Aggie cheerleaders.
And the Ransom Middle School band performed with the Tate Showband of the South.
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Flomaton Says Goodbye To Police Chief; New Chief Now On The Job
October 7, 2019
Flomaton’s new police chief is now on the job.
The town said goodbye Friday to longtime chief Bryan Davis on Friday after six years on the job. He resigned to accept another law enforcement position.
Saturday was the first day on the job for Chief Chance Thompson III, who was promoted from captain.
Pictured top: Friday was the last day on the job for Bryan Davis as Flomaton police chief. Pictured below: Davis was recognized by the town. Pictured bottom: New Flomaton Police Chief Chance Thompson. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Area First Responders Honored
October 7, 2019
First responders were honored during a weekend gathering at Atmore First Assembly of God. People joined together to show their appreciate to first responders from multiple agencies in Alabama and Florida. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Delay Details
October 7, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road/C.R. 184) to Atmore Highway (State Road /S.R. 97) – Northbound motorists may encounter day and nighttime lane closures on U.S. 29 beginning Sunday, Oct. 6 as crews perform paving operations. Northbound and southbound traffic may encounter intermittent daytime lane restrictions as crews perform median work. Motorists are reminded to watch for crews and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A)– Drivers will experience the following impacts to traffic Sunday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 12:
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating east and westbound lane shifts as crews construct the new southbound bridge, end bend, and center pier.
- U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and 9 ½ Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
- U.S. 98 Resurfacing from S.R. 298 (Lillian Highway) to west of S.R. 173 (Blue Angel Parkway)- There will be intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 11 as crews stripe the roadway.
- · U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 6.
- · S.R. 10A (Mobile Highway) Routine Maintenance at Shoemaker Street and North Z Street- Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures at Shoemaker and North Z streets from 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 as crews perform routine maintenance.
- · C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch in Northwest Century- All piles have been driven for the new bridge and pile caps formed and poured for Bent 2 and 3. Crews continue forming the cap for Bent 1 in preparation to pour concrete. Traffic will remain shifted to the north onto the Special Detour until the new bridge is constructed and reopened to traffic.
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- Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek- Construction activities continue. The roadway is temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road. The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 6.
- Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays between Nicholas Lake Road and Vonnie Tolbert Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, Dec. 31 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
October 7, 2019
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings scheduled for this week:
Monday, October 7
Transportation Planning Organization – Technical Coordinating Committee – 8:30 a.m., Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St.
Northwest District 1 Advisory Committee – 6 p.m., Beulah Middle School, 6001 W. Nine Mile Road
Tuesday, October 8
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Technical Advisory Committee – 10 a.m., SRC Extension Auditorium, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Local Mitigation Strategy – 2 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
TPO – Citizens Advisory Committee – 3 p.m., Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St.
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority – 5 p.m., 700 S. Palafox St., Suite 310
Merit System Protection Board – 5 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Fourth Floor Training Room 0.605
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., 420 W. Chase St.
Wednesday, October 9
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization – 9 a.m., West Florida Regional Library, 239 N. Spring St.
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Santa Rosa Island Board Meeting – 5 p.m., 1 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach
SRIA Attorney-Client Session - 5 p.m., 1 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach
Thursday, October 10
Science Hour – Harmful Algal Blooms – 6 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
UF/IFAS Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties Stormwater Solutions Workshops – 6 p.m., 5988 U.S. 90, Building 4900
Friday, October 11
IAFF Local 4131 Collective Bargaining Session – 8:30 a.m., 6575 N. W St.
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Kenton Lee Classen
October 7, 2019
Kenton Lee Classen, 70 of Atmore, AL. passed away on Friday October 04, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 03, 1949 in Fowler, Kansas to the late Willie F. and Elizabeth Lowen Classen. He was a Farmer most of his life, but had worked for John Deere and also had a Starter Alternator Business. He was a loving Husband, a wonderful Father and a Grandfather. He was a Member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship.
He is preceded by Parents, Brothers Kenneth Classen and Roy Classen.
Survivors are His Wife, Mabel Yoder Classen of Atmore, AL. Two Sons: Rodney (Jennifer) Classen of Lucedale, MS. Keith (Sandra) Classen of Bratt, FL. A Daughter: Kimberly Classen of Atmore, AL. A Brother: Steve (Treva) Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. Two Sisters: Mary Ann Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. and Beverly Classen of Sarasota, FL. A Sister-In-Law: Miriam Classen of Walnut Hill, Fl. Nine Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
Services will be Tuesday October 08, 2019 at 10AM from the Mennonite Christian Fellowship with Bro. Blaine Copenhaver officiating. Interment will follow in Freemanville Community Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are the Grandsons and A Granddaughter.
Pedestrian Killed Early Sunday Morning In Escambia County
October 6, 2019
A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 19-year old Rose White of Pensacola was southbound on W Street near Lenox Parkway when 37-year old Travis Gilmore of Pensacola “entered the roadway from an unknown direction” in front of White’s Honda Civic.
Gilmore was pronounced deceased following the 3:05 a.m. collision. White was not injured.
FHP said is unknown at this time if any charges will be filed.
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