Unity Baptist To Present Children’s Easter Musical
April 4, 2009
The Children’s Choir at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore will present their Easter Musical on Sunday, April 5 during 10:30 a.m. worship service.
“The children are very exciting about sharing their musical with the congregation,” said Children’s Director Kyle Harris. “They join together to give an original depiction of the timeless story of Jesus’ crucifixion, death and glorious resurrection.”
Harris said that children in the program are from across the area, including Atmore, Flomaton and North Escambia.
Unity Baptist Church is at 10310 Highway 31, just east of Atmore. For more information, call (251) 368-9353.
Pictured above: The Children’s Choir at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore practice for their Easter Musical. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunshine Finally Returns; Down To 35 Next Week
April 3, 2009
North Escambia will get some much welcomed sunshine beginning today.
The forecast calls for sunny skies for Friday and Saturday, but clouds make a return on Sunday before the sun returns Monday through Wednesday.
It will be warm over the weekend with highs near 80, but by Monday night it will be cold with a low of 35… just in time for Spring Break.
Here is your complete NorthEscambia.com forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Barrineau Park Music Night
April 3, 2009
Sons of the Pines and Whistlestop will take to the stage tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center for the April installment of the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night.
The “Sons” sing classic western, gospel and a little country. Whistle stop performs a variety of bluegrass, gospel and country tunes will their excellent style of harmony and instrumentals.
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 above: Southern Sounds. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Free Help At Financial Friday At Century Library
April 3, 2009
If you need tax help or just some good solid financial advice, there is an event for you this afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
United Way of Escambia County’s Financial Stability Coalition will present Financial Friday today at the Century Branch Library. North Escambia residents interested in learning better financial management, strategies for improving credit and reducing debt, and helping their children become lifelong savers will not want to miss Financial Friday.
The event will offer games and activities for children to help instill a framework for smart money management, and a thorough program for adults on topics ranging from family budgeting and debt reduction, to credit repair and purchasing a home. Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend. All presentations are taught by certified MoneySmart volunteers, and all are free and open to the public.
Additionally, free income tax preparation and filing will be available for those who qualify on a time-available basis. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers working with United Way’s Financial Stability Coalition. For more information on the free tax preparation, call United Way’s First Call For Help at (850) 595-5905.
Financial Friday will take place from 1 until 3 this afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
Rain Mostly Gone; Tornado Watch Canceled
April 2, 2009
(Updated 5:55 p.m.) The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch for North Escambia and the surrounding area. There is a slight chance of a shower for the remainder of your Thursday.
Tonight’s rain chance is at 30 percent, with a low of 54 and breezy conditions.
Friday and Saturday will be sunny and warm with highs in the 70’s.
RiversThe flood warning continues until further notice for the Escambia River near Century. Thursday afternoon, the river was at 18.48 feet Thursday afternoon. Flood stage is 17 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. The river will continue to rise to near 18.8 feet by early Saturday morning. At 19 feet, low lying pastures will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
The flood warning continues for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park. Thursday afternoon the river was at 13.6 feet; flood stage is 13 feet. The river is forecast to continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
Pictured below: The boardwalk at Molino Fairgrounds Park was flooded by the Escambia River Wednesday afternoon. Submitted photo by Deni Deron for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Possible Severe Storms Today; Rivers Rising
April 2, 2009
More rain and thunderstorms are possible today across North Escambia, with some storms possibly becoming severe with damaging winds. The weather service says that fast moving squall lines are expected to dump another two plus inches of rain on already saturated ground.
But the primary threat from today’s weather with be strong winds and perhaps an isolated tornado, forecasters say. Today’s rain chance is 60 percent, with a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms, especially between 2 p.m and 11 p.m. Winds will increase to 25 mph with higher gusts.
The rain chance continues at 60 percent for tonight, with most storms before 11 p.m. Storms may be severe with high winds.
Friday and Saturday are forecast to be sunny with highs in the low to mid 70’s.
Rivers
The flood warning continues until further notice for the Escambia River near Century. Wednesday night, the stage was at 18.4 feet. Flood state is 17 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. The river will continue to rise to about 18.8 feet by Thursday afternoon and remain at that level until Friday morning before beginning to fall.
The flood warning continues for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park. Wednesday night, the river was at 15.3 feet; flood state is 13 feet. The river is forecast to continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
Roads
Escambia County lists the following roads as problem areas: Poplar Dell Road, Arena Road, Eastman Lane, Nine and a Half Mile Road at Sunday Road, and Cottage Hill near Williams Ditch. Many other North Escambia roads, especially dirt roads, have problem areas.
Santa Rosa County’s problem roads include: Donald Jerinigan at Munson Highway, Chumuckla Highway at Brooks Forest Way, Allentown Road from 89 to Central School Road, Munson Highway near Coldwater Flats, Chumuckla Highway Howell Pitt, Highway 87 at Bullard Road.
Pictured above: The boardwalk at Molino Fairgrounds Park was flooded by the Escambia River Wednesday afternoon. Pictured below: The boat ramp was also underwater. Submitted photos by Deni Deron for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Big Read: To Kill A Mockingbird At Century Library Tonight
April 2, 2009
Escambia County’s Big Read is coming to the Century Branch Library tonight, and you are invited to join in a discussion of “To Kill A Mockingbird”.
The West Florida Literary Federation, the Pensacola Little Theatre and the West Florida Public Library are presenting Escambia County’s Big Read. The groups are encouraging everyone to read this year’s Big Read book, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, as a way to promote reading and to encourage discussions in the community.
The movie and a discussion will be presented at 6:00 tonight at the Century Branch Library at 7995 North Century Boulevard.
The Big Read culminates with a stage production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Pensacola Little Theatre at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. For more information on that show, visit www.PensacolaLittleTheatre.com.
For more information on the Big Read tonight at the Century Branch Library, call 256-6217.
Road Closures Due To Flooding
March 31, 2009
Several roads in the area are flooded following heavy rains today.
Escambia County officials report the following road closures due to flooding:
- Poplar Dell Road
- Arena Road
- Eastman Lane
- Nine and a Half Mile Road at Sunday Road
- Cottage Hill Road near Williams Ditch
NorthEscambia.com readers report that ” Barrineau Park Road has water rushing across the road just South of Barrineau Park School Road and before the bridge at the bottom of the hill. This is on a bad curve and is a potential for an accident. Water is also rushing across Barrineau Park Road just South of Barrineau Lane, again on a curve. Water is up to the bottom of the door on small vehicles on Barrineau Park School Road toward the Barrineau Park Road end. Please use caution, especially once nightfall comes.”
Tornado Warning: Central Escambia
March 31, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
central Escambia County in northwest Florida…
* until 630 PM CDT
* at 533 PM CDT…a meteorologist near Beulah Florida reported a
funnel cloud near Beulah…near the landfill…and was moving east
at 40 mph.
rural eastern Escambia County at 550 PM CDT
sturdy building…preferably in an interior hallway or a room such as
a closet or bathroom. If possible…get under a workbench or other
piece of sturdy furniture. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body
and always stay away from windows. In addition to the tornado…this
storm is capable of producing large damaging hail or damaging
straight line winds.
If you are in Mobile home…evacuate it and get on the lowest floor
of a nearby sturdy building or in an underground storm shelter. If no
substantial shelter is available and a tornado is fast approaching…
head with your hands.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT
Tuesday evening for southwestern Alabama and northwest Florida and
southeast Mississippi.
Flash Flood Warning
March 31, 2009
(Updated 4:55 p.m.) The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 9:00 tonight.
Radar estimated that some areas between Walnut Hill, McDavid and Molino had received up to five inches of rainfall as of 5:00 this afternoon.
There is an 80 percent chance of more rain tonight, and a 40 percent chance of storms, some possibly severe, for Wednesday and Wednesday night. The chance of rain continues at 60 percent for Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Escambia County in northwest Florida…
Okaloosa County in northwest Florida…
Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida…
southwestern Covington County in south central Alabama…
southern Escambia County in south central Alabama…
* until 900 PM CDT