Several Churches Celebrate Homecomings Today
October 11, 2009
Several North Escambia area churches will hold homecoming services on Sunday.
Services include:
Christian Home FWB Homecoming
Homecoming services will be held at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday, October 11 at 10 a.m. with Tony McCullough. Lunch will follow. Afternoon singing with the Rowell Family. No Sunday School classes.
Dry Springs Community Church Homecoming
Dry Springs Community Church on Pineville Road in Walnut Hill will have a Homecoming on Sunday, October 11. Sunday morning services will begin at 11 and lunch will follow. Every is invited to attend. For more information, contact Kim at (850) 712-6588.
Canoe United Methodist Homecoming
Homecoming services will be held at Canoe United Methodist Church in Canoe, Alabama, on Sunday, October 11. Guest speaker will be William Armstrong, former pastor from 1985-1986. Everyone is welcome. Services begin at 11 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon following the service.
Beulah Chapel Homecoming
Beulah Chapel Assembly of God will hold Homecoming services on Sunday, October 11 at 10:45 a.m. Former pastor Mike Daniel will be the guest speaker, and Joyful Sound will minister in song. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Crabtree Church Annual Homecoming
The annual Crabtree Church Homecoming will be held Sunday, October 11 with a worship service at 11 a.m. with Rev. R. Jack Taylor. Dinner on the grounds will follow. The homecoming will be held at the site of the former Crabtree Church at the corner of Crabtree Church and Gibson Roads in Molino.
Jay, Tate To Perform At Band Competition Today
October 10, 2009
The Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assesment for Marching Bands will be held today at Milton High School.
Sixteen bands from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties will perform their halftime shows, including Tate and Jay high schools. The first band takes to the field at 2:30 p.m. and the last performs at 7:30 p.m. Results will be announced at 8:15 p.m.
Jay High School will perform at 3:15 p.m and Tate’s Show Band of the South will perform at 6:30 p.m.
Concessions will be available throughout the day. For more information, call (850) 983-5611.
Preview: NHS Chiefs Vs. Holmes County; Can You Spell Yuhasz?
October 9, 2009
Northview (3-1, 2-1) is still in the running for a playoff berth in District 1-1A, and the Chiefs plan to keep it that way with another district win on the road tonight against Holmes County (1-3, 1-3).
The Holmes County Blue Devils have had a couple of almost-good games this year, but they have been unable to keep their momentum going for an entire game. They are coming off a 37-27 loss last week to South Walton. South Walton is the only team to beat Northview this year, with a 14-6 win over the Chiefs back on 9/11.
There are two undefeated teams in District 1-1 — South Walton (5-0, 4-0) and Freeport (3-1, 3-0). But that will change tonight; the two teams square off in Freeport. The Chiefs will have a go at Freeport next week in Bratt.
The Chiefs are coming off a 34-14 win over Baker last week with 209 yards.
Can You Spell Yuhasz?
Holmes County is expected to learn how to spell Yuhasz tonight; The Chiefs have led on the ground this year by #4 Dustin Yuhasz with 49 rushes for 357 yards and four touchdowns. Jeremy Jackson is also expected to be strong against Holmes County; he has picked up 228 yards on 41 runs this year for three TD’s. One other NHS player, La’Mikal Kyles, has topped 100 yards this season; Kyles has two touchdowns and 165 yards on the ground on 23 carries. He also has completed one pass for another 20 yards.
The Chiefs have not had a huge passing game this season, completing four of 18 attempts for 69 yards. Brad Lowery has completed 3 of 14 (21.4%) for 52 yards. Brandon Sheets has completed 1 of 4 (25%) passing attempts for 17 yards.
On the defensive side, Holmes County will have to face a half dozen Chiefs with double digit tackles so far this season: Steven Long with 17; Shawn Knight with 13; Devin Moorer with 12; KaDaris Grice, Taylor Martin, Levi Gideons and Anthony Pierce with 10 tackles each.
Our prediction: The long trip home from Bonifay will be sweet for the Chiefs; Northview moves closer to the playoffs, 27-18 over Holmes County.
Pictured top: Dustin Yuhasz (#4) is flanked by Ka’Daris Grice (#3) and Brad Lowery (#12). Pictured inset: Yuhasz watches a recent game from the sidelines. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Gospel Concert Tonight In Molino
October 9, 2009
There will a special gospel concert tonight in Molino featuring traditional and Southern gospel music.
The concert will feature The Hendersons, Endless Praise and Lookin’ Up, at 7 p.m. at Victory Assembly of God on Highway 29 in Molino. There is no admission fee; a love offering will be received. For more information, call (850) 587-2295.
Pictured: The Hendersons, submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Big Fun: Talent Show Tonight At Ernest Ward
October 9, 2009
The Drama Club at Ernest Ward Middle School will host a Talent Show at 7:00 tonight.
There will be a variety of acts including singing, dancing, playing instruments and even a couple of comedy routines. The audience will be allowed to participate in the voting. Audience members can purchase votes for 50 cents.
Tickets for the talent show can be purchased at the school today for $3, or $4 at the door.
BREAKING NEWS: Bruce Day Taken Into Custody Tonight In Atmore Area
October 8, 2009
Wanted murder suspect Bruce Edward Day was taken into custody tonight in the Atmore area.
Day is currently being transported to the Escambia County (Ala.) Detention Center in Brewton, Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Department Mike Lambert told NorthEscambia.com.
He declined to say where in or around Atmore Day was arrested.
NorthEscambia.com will post more details on this developing story as they become available.
A massive manhunt Monday in Pensacola failed to locate Day, wanted for a 2001 Nokomis murder in which authorities have never found a body.
Escambia County, Ala., authorities obtained a murder warrant Monday for Bruce Edward Day, 42, in connection with the death of Woodrow “Token” Allen, who was reported missing by his mother on December 17, 2001, claiming that she has last seen her son on December 13, 2001. Allen’s body was never found.
Day was reportedly working for a contractor at the Gulf Power Crist Plant. Day was summoned to an office at the plant Tuesday afternoon where U.S. Marshals were waiting to serve the warrant, but Day fled somewhere on the complex that includes 40 buildings on 750 acres.
The University of West Florida campus was later locked down after a man that fit Day’s description was spotted. Authorities also located a pickup truck at UWF that was believed to belong to Day.
A massive manhunt followed, involving U.S. Marshals, Escambia County deputies, helicopters from Escambia and Walton counties, several tracking dog units including one from Century Correctional Institution, and other law enforcement agencies. Authorities from Escambia County, Ala. were also on the scene, including Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith and Chief Deputy Mike Lambert.
The campus lockdown at UWF was lifted about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday evening, and law enforcement agencies slowly scaled back their search as the night became later.
Day is described as a white male, last seen wearing a dark green shirt and jeans. He is 5-foot 8-inches tall and about 160 pounds.
Click here for more details on the 2001 case.
Dense Fog Advisory
October 8, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a dense fog advisory until 9:00 this morning.
Dense fog reducing visibilities to below one quarter of a mile continues to form and become more widespread across coastal and inland sections of the forecast area this morning. Fog will slowly lift after 8 a.m. Motorists are urged to use slower speeds and use extreme caution in dense fog qand allow for extra time when traveling to morning destinations.
Unseasonably Warm, Heat Indices 100 to 105 Possible Today And Friday
October 8, 2009
The calendar says October, but it’s going to feel more like July the next couple of days, unless you are lucky enough to see a thunderstorm.
The official North Escambia weather forecast call for highs around near 90 today and Friday. Add in very high humidity, and the heat index — how hot if feels — will approach 105. Not everyone will experience the unusually oppressive October heat; there is a 30 to 40 percent chance of a thunderstorm both days.
By the middle of next week, much more seasonable weather returns, with lows in the 50’s and highs in the 70’s.
Here is your official North Escambia weather forecast:
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Columbus Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
EWMS Cheerleaders Sponsoring Beauty Pageant
October 8, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders are sponsoring a Miss North Escambia pageant on Saturday, October 24.
Entry fees, paperwork and photos for the photogenic category must be submitted by October 10.
For an entry form and more details, click here (pdf).
Editor’s note: The EWMS cheerleaders Miss North Escambia pageant is in no way affiliated with NorthEscambia.com.
Government Consolidation Panel To Meet Today In Century
October 6, 2009
The full 25-member Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission will meet this afternoon at 5:30 in Century, and Century’s mayor is encouraging the public to attend and let their voice be heard in the process.
“I want everyone to come out and speak against it,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said. “I hear that they are stacking the audience with their people to speak in favor of it, and I am not in favor of it.” McCall added that he was speaking for himself personally, not officially for town, in his opposition to consolidation.
The Commission is expected to continue discussions of major questions concerning consolidation, discuss the drafting of preliminary legislation, hear reports of sub-committees and special advisory committees and conduct a public forum
The 25-member Commission, composed of appointees from various governmental bodies throughout Escambia County, as well as appointees from other stakeholder groups, was formed after the Florida Legislature approved a commission to study various unified forms of government. The Commission is expected to issue a report by the end of the year. Should a unified form of government be recommended, that question would be expected be put before the voters of Escambia County in 2010.
The meeting will be held at the Century Agricultural Building on West Highway 4, just west of Industrial Boulevard.