More Rain Possible
May 4, 2009
(Updated 3:15 p.m.) All watches and warnings have been canceled for North Escambia, but there is still a chance of rain for this afternoon.
There is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with the possibility that some storms could be severe. Tonight, the rain chance decreases to 20 percent, with some fog by morning.
The rain chance increases to 40 percent, and the high will be about 85 on Tuesday.
Here is the forecast for the rest of the week:
Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Important NWE Football Meeting This Afternoon
May 3, 2009
Northwest Escambia Football League has scheduled their first 2009 football meeting for Sunday afternoon.
The event will take place Sunday afternoon at 2:00 in the Ernest Ward Middle School gym. Anyone interested in being a football manager must attend this meeting. The schedule for the upcoming season will be discussed, along with cheerleader registration.
Free Farm Safety Program This Afternoon
May 2, 2009
The Northview High School 4-H Club will sponsor a Farm Safety Day for children and their families this Saturday.
The meeting will give participants the opportunity to learn what dangers exist on farms, how to prevent injuries and ways to educate others about dangers on the farm.
A guest speaker from the Iowa group Farm Safety Just 4 Kids will present the program.
The afternoon’s events will include:
- Travel reimbursement (gas card) based on distance driven (must register for this incentive)
- Educational farm safety and health resources to use when presenting in your community
- Door prizes
- Fun learning activities for youth
- The opportunity to make connections with other farmers in your area
- Free lunch
- Mock Teen CERT disaster drill
- Farm safety equipment will be given to farmers
- Bring the kids —Jump House —-Hands on activities
The free Farm Safety Day event will take place Saturday from noon until 4:30 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Camp on West Nine Mile Road. For more info, click here.
To register for the event, call Tess Estes 256-3804 or e-mail 4hgisfl@bellsouth.net.
The event will be presented by the Northview 4-H Club with a grant from the Florida State 4-H Foundation.
Saturday Is Registration Deadline For Miss Blueberry Pageant
May 1, 2009
Applications are being accepted until Saturday from girls that wish to complete in the first Miss Blueberry Pageant on June 12 at the county’s Blueberry Jamboree in Barrineau Park.
A Miss Blueberry Blossom will be named from girls in the sixth to eighth grade, and Miss Blueberry will be named from competitors in grades 9 to 12. Girls must be residents of Escambia County.
Applications and non-refundable $30 entry fees must be submitted in person on Saturday, May 2 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road at which time applicants will receive information packages. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Escambia County Recreation. Event coordinators will explain judging procedures, rules and regulations, and answer questions at 9 a.m. Alternative arrangements are available for applicants who cannot attend registration by calling pageant coordinators prior to May 2.
Miss Blueberry is expected to participate in the Blueberry and Bluegrass Jamboree festivities on Saturday, June 13. She must also attend the 2010 Miss Blueberry crowning and will be asked to attend several other local community events. Miss Blueberry Blossom is exempt from mandatory attendance at community events.
The Blueberry and Bluegrass Jamboree is sponsored in part by Escambia County Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau, University of Florida IFAS Extension Services, NorthEscambia.com, EREC, Escambia County Farm Bureau Insurance and A&N Blueberries.
For more information and registration contact pageant coordinators, Stacey Ward at (850) 336-0223 and Sarah J. Miller at (850) 341-9767 or click here.
Barrineau Park Music Night Tonight
May 1, 2009
High Cotton and Lock, Stock and Barrel will take to the stage tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center for the April installment of the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 5 p.m. This is a family friendly event. No alcohol is permitted on the property and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located three miles west of Molino on Barrineau Park School Road.Everyone is invited to attend.
Pictured: High Cotton (above) and Lock, Stock and Barrel (below) will perform at tonight’s Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sheriff To Hold Town Hall Meeting Tonight In Molino
April 28, 2009
Morgan will hold a town hall meeting at Fran’s Diner in Molino at 6:00 tonight.
A second town hall meeting in Century at the Panhandle Restaurant at 6 p.m on Thursday, May 7.
The public is invited to attend either meeting. Morgan will discuss law enforcement issues across the count as well as local issues impacting North Escambia. The sheriff will also accept questions.
Carver/Century Parent Night At Ernest Ward Tonight
April 28, 2009
Ernest Ward Middle School will host a Parent’s Night tonight for parents and guardians of incoming students from Carver/Century K-8 School.
The event, hosted by the EWMS PTSA and School Advisory Council, will allow the parents and guardians of students being transferred from the closing Carver/Century a chance to tour Ernest Ward and meet the faculty and staff. The event for the parents of incoming sixth, seventh or eighth grade students that currently attend Carver/Century will be at 6:00 tonight.
An orientation for all incoming sixth grade students will be held at 6:00 on May 7.
Reconciled In Molino
April 26, 2009
The group Reconciled from Olive Baptist Church will be in concert tonight in Molino.
The free concert will take place at Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A at 6:00 tonight. Admission is free.
FHP Conducting Traffic Crackdown Through Today
April 25, 2009
The Florida Highway Patrol has kicked off a statewide traffic enforcement operation focusing on speeding, improper lane change, failure to use turn signals and aggressive driving violations.
Operation Safe Ride will continue through midnight Saturday with all available FHP personnel participating the crackdown.
“We want Florida’s motorists to have a pleasant, crash-free driving experience,” said Col. John Czernis, director of the Florida Highway Patrol. “Our troopers are here to take enforcement action on those drivers who choose to put themselves and others in danger.”
Troopers use RADAR, LASER, motorcycles and marked and unmarked patrol vehicles to track speed violators. FHP also engages its aircraft to spot violators from the air and then direct troopers on the ground to pull them over and initiate appropriate enforcement action.
Benefit Barrel Race Today For Murder Victim’s Family
April 25, 2009
A benefit barrel race in memory of Cheryl Cain will be held today.
The barrel race will began Saturday at noon at a residence off North Century Boulevard near Burger King, look for signs. Admission is free, but there is a $35 entry fee to compete in the barrel racing.
There will also be a silent auction as well as concessions. All proceeds from both the auction and concession sales will be given to the Cain family.
The body of Cheryl Renee Cain, 29, of Cantonment, was found in a dumpster at an abandoned gas station at the corner of Burgess Road and Highway 29 on March 25. There have been no arrests in the murder, but Escambia County deputies said they have possible suspects the case.