http://www.northescambia.com Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century & Walnut Hill Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The volleyball coach at Northview High School is looking to organize youth volleyball in the North Escambia area, primarily for middle and high school age girls. “The observation by coaches in the area is that there are girls that are interested in playing club volleyball, but that driving distances for club ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12533 Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas sat down with student leaders at Northview High School Thursday morning to learn more about what they think about their school. Just over a dozen students representing various clubs, organizations and sports were chosen for the round table discussion with Thomas. "I feel like our teachers try ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12515 In his latest newsletter, U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller looks at the Obama administration's Recovery.gov website which he says shows that $11 million in federal stimulus dollars were spent in Florida Congressional districts that do not exist. The following was submitted by Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Chumuckla: For weeks, President Obama has told us ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12506 Escambia County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Mashburn was working radar Thursday on Mayhaw Road in Walnut Hill in response to community complaints. At a town hall meeting Tuesday night, Mayhaw Road resident Anthony Ford told Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White and Chief Deputy Bill Chavers that speeding was a problem on the ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12522 Beulah Chapel Assembly of God held its annual Community Thanksgiving Lunch for Byrneville senior citizens Thursday. Dozens of seniors attended the lunch, which featured a full Thanksgiving menu of turkey, dressing and a variety of side dishes and desserts. Firemen from the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, including the ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12517 The Poarch Creek Indians presented  pow wow dances Thursday at the Century Branch Library. Several dozen children enjoyed the performance at the library. For a complete photo gallery, click here. The Century Branch Library and the other libraries in the West Florida Public Library system will be closed November 26 and 27 ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12529 The Escambia County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is hosting a series of home and personal safety programs for North Escambia. The first program will be this Saturday, November 21 at 9 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will present ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12531   The Gulf Coast Dirt Track Championships will take place Friday and Saturday night at the Flomaton Dragway with 80 to 100 cars. "The action this weekend will be unbelievable," said Jimmy Goodwin, Flomaton Speedway owner The Stingers and Bombers will race full programs both nights. The street stock and late models will ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12491 The 1A Northview Chiefs will take on the 4A Tate Aggies Saturday at Tate Proceeds from the game will benefit the Miracle League of  Northwest Florida, a baseball league for disabled and special needs persons that plays spring and fall at the Mitchell Homes Miracle League Park on Nine Mile Road. The ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12532 (Updated 10:00 a.m.) A young driver was injured in a single vehicle accident in Molino the morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says Francis Marquis, 16, of Cantonment, was northbound on Schifko Road at about 6:50 a.m. when she lost control, struck a dirt embankment and overturned. Her 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ... http://www.northescambia.com/?p=12504