Murder In Byrneville? Find Out Tonight
April 17, 2009
Eccentric Millionaire, Albert Doornale has invited all of his close friends to his estate; including his ex-wife Abigail, his current fiancee Candace Bombay, and his childhood friend, Salvatore Carbone.
Everyone arrives at the estate greeted by the grumpy butler, Mortimer, and cutlery carrying cook, Ms. Morganford. The only problem is Albert is not there, no one has seen him… not his nerdy niece, Edwina, or his socially spoiled daughter, Pricilla.
None of the guests have any idea why they are there or what happened to their host. That is until blood is found in the upstairs bathroom. Was Albert killed and carried away? In the nick of time, Inspector Bukowski arrives on the scene. A murder investigation will begin, as soon as a body is found. It may be a long wait.
The Byrneville Elementary and Byrneville Friends Relay for Life teams will present “Death of Doornail” dinner theater tonight at 7:00. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door. Spaghetti dinner included. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Advance tickets are available at Byrneville Elementary.
Pictured front: (L-R) Bernice played by Lisa Anderson, Stanley played by Joy Walker. Sitting: (L-R) Albert Doornale played by Liz Delcambre, Abigail Doornale played by Dee Wolfe-Sullivan. Standing: (L-R) Inspector Bukowski played by Susan Diamond, Edwina played by Alisa Wood, Mortimer played by Tame Dunsford, Ms. Morganford played by Deana Weaver, Narrator played by Stephanie Gilmore, Candace Bambay played by Krystal McDaniel, Pricilla Doornale played by Jacke Johnston and Salvator Carbone played by Candi Thornton. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tax Day Escambia Tea Party To Protest Government Spending
April 15, 2009
A modern day revolution of sorts will sweep the nation today as tea parties are held across the nation, including one in Escambia County, to peacefully protest against government spending.
The tea parties are intended as grassroots protests against government spending. On December 16, 1773, a group of American colonists, in protest to the British government’s Tea Act (a tax on tea), hijacked a British ship and dumped the cargo into Boston Harbor. This act of defiance sent a bold statement to the British government that colonists in America would no longer accept the burdens of excessive taxation from a distant land, without representation.
The peaceful demonstrations planned for Escambia County and the nation will protest against President Barack Obama’s economic policies, bailouts and stimulus packages. It’s no coincidence that the tea parties were scheduled for today — April 15 — the day federal taxes are due. Nationwide, the tea parties are expected to be the largest tax day protest in American history with more than 300 events scheduled nationwide.
The Pensacola Tea Party will take place in the University Mall parking lot from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit taxdayteaparty.com for more information.
April 15: Need More Time To Do Your Taxes? Get An Extension
April 15, 2009
Taxpayers who need more time to complete their returns should submit their requests for an automatic extension electronically by April 15, the Internal Revenue Service.
This year, anyone, regardless of income, can e-file their extensions at no cost from a home computer using IRS traditional FreeFile or FreeFile Fillable Forms. E-filing a request for an extension using either form of FreeFile is convenient, safe and secure, and taxpayers receive confirmation to keep with their records.
The IRS expects to receive 1.9 million extension requests electronically this year. A total of almost 10 million extension requests are expected during 2009 compared with 9.5 million extensions received during 2008.
The extension gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file the tax return. An extension does not give the taxpayer an extension of time to pay. Those who owe taxes can make a payment when they file the extension either by mailing a check or by several electronic payment methods, such as electronic funds withdrawals from bank accounts and credit card payments.
Taxpayers can get an automatic six-month extension of time to file their tax returns by filing Form 4868, Automatic Extension of Time to File.
Taxpayers can e-file the extension from a home computer or through a tax professional who uses e-file.
Some taxpayers can wait until after April 15 to file a return, pay any taxes due and make IRA contributions for 2008. As a general rule, those eligible get the extra time without having to ask for it. Eligible taxpayers include:
- Members of the military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan or other combat zone localities. Normally, the postponement is until at least 180 days after the service member leaves the combat zone.
- Victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota have an extra 30 days, until May 15, to file their 2008 individual tax returns and pay any taxes due. Similarly, victims of severe storms and tornadoes in three Oklahoma counties have until May 11 to file and pay.
Voters Head To The Polls Today In Escambia Alabama
April 14, 2009
Voters in eight southwest Alabama counties, including Escambia, will head to the polls today in a special election to begin the process of filling the state senate seat vacated when Sen. Pat Lindsey died in January.
Three Republicans will be on today’s primary ballot — Danny Joyner, a Brewton businessman; Greg Albritton, a former state representative from Range; and Judy Belk, a Citronelle businesswoman. The Republican winner will face Democrat state Rep. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill, the only Democrat in the race.
Polls will be open in Escambia County, Ala., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If one of the three Republicans does not emerge as the clearcut majority winner, there will be a runoff on June 2. The election between the Republican nominee and Keahey will be July 21.
The winner will fill Lindsey’s term in the Alabama Senate until November 2010. The job pays $52,646 plus expenses.
More Rain Possible Tonight; 45 Degrees Tuesday Night
April 13, 2009
(Updated 5:00 p.m.) More rain is possible in North Escambia by midnight tonight, and cooler weather is on the way.
Here is your complete National Weather Service forecast for the remainder of today:
Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night…Clear…cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
Thursday…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday…Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Rain On The Way Tonight, Monday
April 12, 2009
After a sunny start to Easter, rain will arrive tonight and Monday in the North Escambia area.
There is just a 20 percent chance of rain today with a comfortable high in the mid 70’s.
The rain chance jumps to 90 percent tonight, 80 percent Monday and 50 percent Monday night. Heavy rainfall is possible late tonight and Monday.
By Tuesday, the rain clears and it turns cooler. Tuesday and Wednesday’s highs will be in the low to mid 70’s, and overnight lows will fall into the upper 40’s.
Saturday Events: Yard Sale, Car Wash, Egg Hunts
April 11, 2009
A wide variety of events are planned today in and around North Escambia, including several Easter egg hunts, a softball clinic, a car wash to benefit Relay for Life.
Flomaton Easter Egg Hunt
The First Baptist Church of Flomaton will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Flomaton Hurricane Park on Saturday, April 11 from 9 until 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 through 10. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, an Easter basket and three plastic eggs. Other activities include a sack race and an egg-in-the-spoon race. Call the church at 296-2453 for more information.
Solutia Park Community Easter Egg Hunt
A Community Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 11 at Solutia Park at 10 a.m. There will lots of candy, pizza, games, prizes and more fun. Sponsored by the Pine Forest Assembly of God Church.
Softball Clinic
A Charity Butler Softball Clinic will be held Saturday, April 11 at the Molino Ballpark. Directed by Charity Butler, former pro softball player with the Michigan Ice. Defensive and hitting drills, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; pitching 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Sign up from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $25 for one session, $35 for both. Ages 14 and under. More info? Contact Donnie Nicholson at (850) 207-0663 or charitynbutler.com
Bratt Egg Hunt
An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church on North Highway 99 in Bratt at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
Cantonment Spring Fest
Greater Mount Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church at 71 Callaway Street in Cantonment will hold a Spring Fest, Saturday April 11th on the church grounds. Spring Fest begins at 11 a.m. with activities that include a Youth Department dinner sale and free games such as Moon Bounce, horseshoes, croquet and more. The public is invited.
Atmore Easter In The Park
Easter in the Park will take place Saturday, April 11 at Atmore Heritage Park on South Main Street. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny, arts, crafts and refreshments. The event will be from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.
Huge Indoor Yard Sale
The Student Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a huge indoor yard sale on Saturday, April 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for student camp.
Saturday Easter Vigil
Saturday Easter Vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Molino.
Relay For Life Car Wash
The Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Relay for Life team will hold a car wash on Saturday, April 11th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts in Flomaton. All proceeds will benefit the Century Relay for Life.
Greenes In Concert In Molino
The Greenes will be in concert at the Victory Assembly of God on Highway 29 in Molino on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and hear this great Southern Gospel group.
Make Plans: Easter Sunrise Services
April 11, 2009
Easter Sunrise services will be held at several locations in and around North Escambia Sunday morning.
Molino Sunrise Service
Molino Community Sunrise Service, Easter morning, 6:30 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Highway 29 just south of Highway 97. Everyone invited. Service on the front lawn, weather permitting. Service will be in the sanctuary if cold or raining.
Century Sunrise Service
Abundant Life Assembly of God will hold and Easter Sunrise Service at The Moorer Place on Lake Stone at 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Pastor Jeff Dwenger will be ministering in the service and will also be administering communion. Everyone in the community is invited to come and enjoy this celebration of our Lord’s resurrection. For more information or for directions to the Moorer Place, please call the church at (850) 256-5227.
Flomaton Easter Sunrise Service
The Flomaton Ministerial Association will hold a Community Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Speaker will be Rev. Glen McCall of the First United Methodist Church in Flomaton. Worship will be led by Br. Buddy Goodman of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Breakfast will follow. More info (251) 296-2777.
Atmore Community Easter Service
A community Easter Service will take place at the First Baptist Church of Atmore at 7 a.m. The church is located at 310 South Main Street, Atmore.
Cantonment: Big Yard Sale
April 11, 2009
Pictured above: The Student Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a huge indoor yard sale today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for student camp. The church is located just off Highway 29 on Morris Avenue. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino House Fire
April 10, 2009
Fire stations from across the area responded to a wood frame house on Nicholson Drive just east of Highway 29 in Molino about 11:00 Friday night.
It is believe that the two story house was still under construction. The house was reported to be fully involved.
More details will be posted when they become available.