Molino Park Elementary: We Love Our Veterans
November 12, 2025
Fourth and fifth grade choir members at at Molino Park Elementary School recently celebrated veterans with a performance of “We Love Our Veterans”. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Chamber Honors Veterans With A Cookout
November 12, 2025
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce held a Veterans Day Celebration Cookout on Tuesday.
Veterans shared stories of their service, including appreciation for their wives at home as they served America, before a smoked pulled pork meal.
Pictured: Pictured top: (L-R) Veterans Joshua Roberson, James Spears, John Bass, and Ben Boutwell, attended an appreciation cookout on Tuesday at the Century Area Chamber of Commerce. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market Today In Molino And Century
November 12, 2025
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino and Century on Wednesday with a variety of fresh produce.
- Molino Community Center (Molino Library) — 6450 North Highway 95A from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
- Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century — 8040 North Century Boulevard from 1–3 p.m.
During the Molino visit, Millie will offer a menu of fresh produce at discounted prices. Items available may include apples, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, garlic, lemons, limes, oranges, yellow onions, red potatoes, and sweet potatoes. The selection varies each visit and is based upon availability.
Millie travels routes throughout Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Florida service area, addressing pockets of low food access (food deserts) where supermarkets are scarce, to provide community members the opportunity to buy affordable fresh produce and other nutritious foods at a significantly discounted rate. Feeding the Gulf Coast collaborates with local farmers to purchase produce when available specifically for the Millie Mobile Market.
Only debit or credit cards are accepted at Millie; no cash.
Pictured: Millie Mobile Market at the Molino Library last month. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Charged With Attempting To Get Contraband Into Atmore Prison
November 12, 2025
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) arrested three people suspected of trying to intoruce contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore and recovered drugs and cellphones, according to state authorities.
After staff at Fountain reported an attempted contraband inciden, authorities said agents conducted a traffic stop on the suspects, who were identified as 21-year-old Jamarion Sanders, 18-year-old Austin Jones and 20-year-old Devon Walton.
The men were arrested and each face the following charges:
- Trafficking fentanyl
- Trafficking methamphetamine
- Trafficking opium
- First-degree possession of marijuana
- Prohibited activities
- First-degree promoting prison contraband
- Second-degree promoting prison contraband
- Distribution of fentanyl
- Distribution of methamphetamine
- Distribution of opium
- Distribution of a marijuana
Agents also recovered 14 grams of fentanyl, 39 opioid pills, 56 grams of methamphetamine, 152 grams of marijuana and two cellphones, according to ADOC.
From left: Jamarion Sanders, Austin Jones and Devon Walton(Escambia County (Ala.) Jail)
How Cold Was It Tueday Morning? Hint: It Broke The Record
November 11, 2025
It was cold this morning, and it broke the record.
The official records for Escambia County are kept at the Pensacola airport, which got down to 31, breaking the old record of 33 for November 11 set back in 1926.
Other lows from calibrated public weather stations across Escambia County were:
- Century — 25
- Walnut Hill — 28
- Bratt — 29
- Molino — 29
- Cantonment — 30
- Beulah — 30
- UWF — 31
- West Pensacola — 32
Happy Veterans Day! Expect A Sunny Day With A High In The Mid 50s
November 11, 2025
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service!
Today’s “Thank You Veterans” message is from Mrs. Beck’s kindergarten class at Beulah Elementary School.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 56. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night: Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Flomaton Delays Appointment Of Police Chief, Other Positions; Seats New Council Member
November 11, 2025
The Flomaton Town Council took no action Monday night on the appointment of a police chief, municipal judge, town clerk, superintendent of public works, or town attorney.
When newly elected mayor Arthur Odom was sworn into office on November 3, he deferred appointments to the key town leadership positions, saying that he needed time to speak to each of the individuals currently in the positions.
At Odom’s request, the council has deferred any selections until their next meeting on December 8. In the meantime, all of the positions remain unchanged from the previous administration.
“After speaking with citizens of the Town of Flomaton, several different mayors, and consulting with the (Alabama) League of Municipalities, I would like to make a motion that we table the appointments at this time,” Odom said. “We are currently consulting with the League about possible legal matters, and they recommended that we postpone it until we can get a clear answer.”
The council unanimously approved the mayor’s request.
In other business Monday, the Flomaton Town Council:
- Appointed Alex Bradley to permanently fill the District 2 seat on the council. Bradley was temporarily appointed to the seat to replace Lillian Dean. Dean resigned October 13 for health reasons, just before she passed away on November 1.
- Approved a proclamation for National Hospice Palliative Care Month (pictured below).
- Approved a state loan for $405,000 for remaining work on a project at the town’s sewage lagoon.
- Approved an interlocal agreement with Central Water Works to purchase water as-needed on an emergency basis for $325 per 1,000 gallons using an interconnect on Old Atmore Road.
- Approved a resolution to participate in an Alabama severe weather sales tax holiday in February 2026.
- Held a 16-minute executive session out of council chambers to “discuss the good name and character” of an employee.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary School Honors Local Veterans (With Gallery)
November 11, 2025
Bratt Elementary School recently held a program to honor veterans in the community.
After a program presented by the third grade, the school held a parade through its hallways to give all of the students an opportunity to show their love and appreciation to the veterans in attendance. Many veterans were also recognized on an Honor Wall.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Century Reports 500 Gallon Spill At Wastewater Treatment Plant
November 11, 2025
The Town of Century on Monday reported a spill that occurred Sunday at its wastewater treatment plant on Jefferson Avenue, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The town reported that an effluent pump failed due to a power outage and spilled about 500 gallons of treated wastewater over a 15-minute period on Sunday afternoon. None of the spill was recovered, but the area was cleaned up with the application of lime.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Kingsfield Elementary School Holds Annual Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2025
Kingsfield Elementary School held it annual Veterans Day Parade last week.
Students, teachers, and staff celebrated the veterans’ service while singing and waving flags. Participants were encouraged to wear patriotic colors or camouflage.
For more photos, click here.
This event was to recognize patriotism and provides a meaningful way for students to share stories of military service, strengthening community spirit and fostering a deep appreciation for veterans.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
