Local Players Named To 2019 Class 1A All-State Football Teams
February 21, 2020
Several local players have been named to the 2019 Class 1A All-State Football Teams compiled by FloridaHSFootball.com.
They are:
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR – Brent Eister, Sr., Jay
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Jayden Jackson, Jr., Northview
RB Trent Pebbles, Sr., Northview
OL Garrick Davis, Sr., Northview
OL Cameron Findley, Sr., Northview
DL Aunterio Minor, Sr., Northview
QB Judd Smith, Sr., Jay
William “Bill” Brandt
February 21, 2020
Mr. William “Bill” Brandt, age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Brandt was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Flomaton, AL and had resided in Uriah, AL since 1988. He was former owner of Bill’s Truck Stop in Flomaton, AL. He was of the Jehovah Witness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Brandt and Maggieline Rigby and brother, Charles Ray Amos.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlyn Brandt of Uriah, AL; one brother, Edward Eugene Brandt of Hutchinson, KS; special friends, James (Linda) Selzer of Baldwin Co., AL and Ricky Williams of Uriah, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Elder Richard Ash officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rigby Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Navy Federal Ranks In Top 20 Of FORTUNE ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’
February 20, 2020
Navy Federal Credit Union is 19th on the 2020 FORTUNE list of the “100 Best Companies To Work For”. This is the 10th year the world’s largest credit union has received this award, and the highest ranking in company history.
“As a credit union, our team members are vital to our mission of serving our members,” said Mary McDuffie, president/CEO of Navy Federal. “We know when a team member feels valued they are more engaged, fulfilled, and ready to serve through world-class service to our members.”
Rankings are based on employees’ feedback, evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. In awarding Navy Federal, FORTUNE noted that:
· 96 percent of employees say they were made to feel welcome when they joined the team and consider the employee benefits offered to be special and unique.
· 95 percent of Navy Federal employees are proud to tell others where they work and feel good about the ways the organization contributes to the community.
FORTUNE also recognized the family-like corporate atmosphere, as well as the numerous training and development programs at Navy Federal.
“We’re committed to fostering a workplace where our team members are proud to tell their friends and family where they work,” said McDuffie. “We’ve built a strong sense of community at the credit union and want to provide a great place to work for our team members for years to come. It’s an honor to once again be included among the best for these efforts.”
Here’s Your Sign: Century, Library Consider Sharing New Electronic Sign Cost
February 20, 2020
The Town of Century and the West Florida Public Libraries may partner on the purchase of a new digital sign alongside Highway 29.
Century’s current sign, believed to be about eight-years old, malfunctioned and will not display the correct date and time. The manufacturer determined it would cost $2,550 to make repairs, or over $5,000 for a new LED cabinet and display.
Todd Humble, director of the library system, approached the town about a partnership about a single digital sign for the town hall, CareerSource Escarosa (now located inside town hall) and the library. The library and town hall sit on adjoining parcels and share the same driveway and parking.
The town council voted to move forward with investigating the cost of a shared digital sign.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cold Front: Rain Today, A Few Colder Nights
February 20, 2020
We’ll have colder temperatures back in the 30s the next few nights. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Gulf Power Online System Down Through Sunday For Upgrade
February 20, 2020
All customers will experience a short period of limited functionality during an upgrade of Gulf Power’s customer information and billing system through Sunday, February 23. Customers will be unable to check their balance, make a payment on their account or check their energy usage.
“We appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding as we move the remaining customers to our new experience,” said Marlene Santos, Gulf Power president. “We apologize for the temporary inconvenience, and look forward to delivering the best possible service for our customers through this new customer experience.”
While the upgrade is underway, all customers will experience temporary limited functionality, including the inability to make a payment; however, there will be no adverse impact to customer accounts due to the timing of the upgrade.
In late January, Gulf Power transitioned approximately 30% of its customers to a new customer information system. The remaining customers will be moved over to the new system by Sunday.
Beginning Monday, February 24, the new customer experience will include:
- A new mobile app for both Apple and Android
- Improved automated phone options to deliver 24-hours assistance to customers
- New and informative bill design
- Seamless web experience on all devices
- Additional no-fee bill payment option
Bratt Elementary Wins $1,000 Wellness Challenge For Fourth Year; Ernest Ward And Northview Place Too
February 20, 2020
For the fourth time, Bratt Elementary School claimed the top spot in the Escambia County School District’s Choose Wellness Challenge, and North Escambia schools were tops in the middle and high school categories.
The challenge was to see which school or major department could achieve the highest level of participation in the challenge by the end of the school year. Participants completed steps to promote health and wellness, potentially reducing the district’s health care and lost work time costs.
At 69.1% participation, Bratt Elementary took the top prize of $1,000 to be used in some manner to promote wellness among the school’s staff. The most improved award of $500 went to Myrtle Grove Elementary.
The highest percentage participation award at the middle school level went to Ernest Ward Middle School at 58.6%, and the highest percentage participation award at the high school/secondary level went to Northview High School at 55.6%.
“Congratulations to all schools and departments for your success. It is worthy to mention that each winner announced also increased their participation compared to the prior year,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. “So, great job modeling and supporting employee wellness at your locations.”
Pictured above: Escambia School District Choose Wellness Challenge awards were presented to Bratt Elementary (top), Ernest Ward Middle School (below left) and Northview High School (below right). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Drops Season Opener 4-2 To Crestview
February 20, 2020
The Crestview Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead Wednesday night in a 4-2 win over the Tate Aggies in their regular season opener.
Crestview scored two runs in both the first and second innings in a game that saw the Aggies scoreless until the seventh.
Tate’s Jordan Jarman gave up four runs on three hits in four innings while striking out one. Ethan George tossed a couple of innings, giving up one run and striking out five.
In the top of the seventh, Jadon Fryman smacked a homer for the Aggies, going 1-3 with a RBI. Also for Tate: Jackson Penton 2-3, R; Adam Nisewonger 1-3.
In junior varsity action, the Tate JV Aggies defeated Crestview 11-8 on Wednesday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Crystal Tolbert, click to enlarge.
Cat Country 98.7 Named ACM Station Of The Year For The Fourth Time
February 20, 2020
For the fourth time, Cat Country 98.7 has been named Small Market Station of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.
“I’m so proud of our whole team. This achievement is exciting for the community of Pensacola, and we are incredibly honored,” Cat Country 98.7 owner Dave Hoxeng said.
The 55th Annual ACM Awards Show will air locally on WKRG 5 at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 5.
Locally owned Cat Country won the Small Market Station of the Year Award previously in 2006, 2009 and 2011.
Pictured: The Cat Country 98.7 mascot at the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Undefeated Century Heat Tops Atmore Kings For League Championship
February 20, 2020
The undefeated Century Heat beat the Atmore Kings 45-12 to claim their league championship.
The Heat jumped out to a 27-2 lead and never looked back as they went on to the win Tuesday night in Atmore. Jakaveon Jackson led the Century Heat with 26 points. LaMarion Mixon had nine points,Caleb Madison six points, and Christian Madison added four.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.