NWE & Tri-County To Play As All-Star Tourney Begins In Jay
June 29, 2009
The 11-12 year old All-Stars Tournament will being tonight in Jay, with both Northwest Escamba and Tri-County in action.
Northwest Escambia will play Niceville-American at 7:30, and Tri-County will play Niceville-National also at 7:30.
The winners from each game will advance to play Tuesday night at 7:30, and the losers will play Wednesday evening.
The tournament is being hosted by the Jay Recreation Association at Jay City Park located off Booker Street behind Jay City Hall.
A complete bracket is below. Click to download as a pdf.
Excessive Heat Advisory In Effect
June 28, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an excessive heat advisory through Sunday evening.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat stress illnesses are possible. Heat indices this high can cause even the most physically fit to succumb to heat exhaustion or, even worse, deadly heat stroke.
Persons planning on being outdoors for an extended time are urged to consume plenty of liquids — especially water, wear light colored and loose fitting clothing, and to take frequent breaks from the heat in an air-conditioned room.
The best time to perform outdoor activities is during the early morning before 10 a.m. or during the early evening after 6:00 . Restrict Intake of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
Children playing outdoors should be watched for signs of heat exhaustion. Check on relatives and neighbors especially the elderly. Pets should be provided plenty of fresh water and shade and monitored frequently.
Escamba (Ala.) Deputy Tommy America Laid To Rest
June 27, 2009
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Department Major Tommy America. Scores of law enforcement officers from across the area participated in the service, which included a 21-gun salute.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning.
Pictured above: Member of the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard give Major Tommy America a 21-gun salute Saturday afternoon. Pictured left: America’s funeral proceeds under a giant American flag at Oak Hill Cemetary in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Approaching Front Could Mean Rain
June 27, 2009
An approaching weak cold front could mean some relief from the heat and some much needed rain for North Escambia by Monday.
There is a slight 20 percent chance of rain today through Sunday, but that rain chance jumps to 60 percent by Monday as that weak cold front approaches the coast. The front will bring just a little relief to our oppressive heat and humidity, with daytime highs by Tuesday and Wednesday returning to a more seasonable 93 with slightly drier air.
Before the front arrives, expect highs around 98 on Saturday and Sunday.
Two Big Yard Sales, Car Washes Today In North Escambia
June 27, 2009
Get ready to shop and get your car washed as a couple of different Saturday events will be held to benefit North Escambia groups.
In Cantonment, the youth at Cottage Hill Baptist Church will hold a car wash and huge indoor yard sale Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.
In Molino, a yard sale, bake sale and car wash will be held beginning at 8:00 Saturday morning in the parking lot of Cole’s Barber Shop next to Fran’s Diner on Highway 29. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Pictured: Just part of the items that will be in Saturday’s youth yard sale at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Still Time To Take Survey About Your Child’s School
June 27, 2009
There is still time to take an Escambia County School District survey and rank how well you believe your child’s school and its staff perform.
The survey, offered on the district’s web page, allows participants to rank many school performance areas based upon how they feel about statements such as:
- I feel welcome at this school.
- Learning is interesting at this school.
- The principal at this school communicates effectively.
- Students are challenged to their ability at this school.
- Students receive recognition for good performance in academics.
There is also an open-ended question designed to recognize outstanding persons in the school district: “Can you identify one individual in the Escambia School District who has had an impact on you or your family during this school year?”
The survey is completely anonymous with no attempt to identify the participants, the district says, and the survey asks for “frank and honest” responses.
To take the survey, click here and then click on the red “Take the School Climate survey” link near the upper right corner of the page.
Storms Bring Heat Relief, Some Problems
June 24, 2009
A line of storms moved across parts of the area Tuesday evening, dumping up to 2.5 inches of rain. Wind gusts up to 60 mph were also reported with the storm, causing a few scattered power outages and downed tree limbs.
Rainfall amounts ranged from nothing in some areas like Walnut Hill to the 2.5 inches in Molino.
Prior to the rain, Jay had a high of 103; Molino hit 100; Walnut Hill topped out at 1o1; Cantonment reached 99 and Century had a high of 100 Tuesday. Pensacola set a new record high of 102; Mobile reached a new record of 101.
The rain quickly dropped temperatures into the upper 60’s to low 70’s.
There is a 20 percent chance of rain today with “cooler” temperatures in the upper 90’s. The heat index — the combined effect of heat and humidity on the human body — will feel like 103 to 108 by afternoon.
Expect more of the same on Thursday, with highs in the upper 90’s and a heat index of 104-106. There is a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers on Thursday.
Congressman Miller’s Staff To Hold Office Hours In Century
June 24, 2009
Congressman Jeff Miller’s staff will conduct mobile office hours this morning in Century.
In order to better serve the needs of constituents who are unable to get to the Congressman’s Pensacola or Ft. Walton offices, special “mobile office” days have been established. Expanding on the idea first used for “veterans’ assistance days,” several members of Congressman Miller’s staff will be on hand to answer questions about issues with federal agencies or matters affecting the First Congressional District, according to Miller’s staff.
“We are trying to make contact with our office as convenient as possible for all of our constituents,” Miller said. “Instead of having people come to the office, we’ve decided to bring the office to them.”
The mobile office day will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 this morning at Century Chamber of Commerce located at 7811 North Century Boulevard.
Check Out The Magic Today At The Century Branch Library
June 23, 2009
There will be a magical way to entertain the kids and stay cool today at the Century Branch Library — with Northwest Florida’s favorite local magician.
Beau Broomall will create magic at noon today as the free summer reading program continues at the library. He will delight and amaze with magic tricks galore and share a few magical secrets.
The program for children of all ages will be at the Century Branch Library at noon, 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call the library at 256-6217.
Temps Hit 103 Over The Weekend; More Of The Same For Monday
June 22, 2009
After weekend temperatures hitting as high as 103 in the North Escambia area, there is more of the same miserable weather forecast for today.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory again for Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 99-103 with a heat index as high as 112.
On Sunday, Bratt hit 99; Century went to 101; Cantonment had a high of 97; Molino topped out at 99; Walnut Hill hit 100; and Jay had a high of 103.
On Saturday, Century hit 103; Cantonment reached 100; Molino topped out at 101; Jay hit 103; Walnut Hill hit 101 and Bratt reached 99 on Saturday.
A heat advisory will be in effect until 7:00 Monday night. Daytime highs will once again by 99-103, when combined with high humidity and dewpoints in the lower to mid 70’s, will result in heat indexes ranging from 108 to 112 degrees. These conditions can increase the risk of heat related illness.
More of the same is forecast for Tuesday, with a high once again expected around 101. A slight chance of rain at 20 percent is back in the forecast for Wednesday with highs around 98.
The National Weather Service said it is advisable to stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Outdoor work should also be avoided during the late afternoon and early evening hours.
If you must be outdoors wear lightweight, light colored clothing, drink plenty of water, slow down and take frequent breaks and not drink alcoholic beverages.