Spring Weather Continues
February 9, 2009
Spring-like weather will continue for several more days here in North Escambia, with daytime highs in the low to mid 70’s.
After some patchy fog to start the day, your Monday will be mostly sunny and warn, with a high of 72.
Daytime highs will continue around 75 Tuesday and Wednesday, and overnight lows will be around 55.
It will be slightly cooler, but still sunny, on Thursday, with a high around 68.
School Progress Reports Today
February 9, 2009
Check you child’s book bag this afternoon — it is time for progress reports.
The third nine-weeks period for Escambia Schools is over, and progress reports will be sent home this afternoon.
If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
Black History Observance This Morning In Century
February 8, 2009
A Black History observance will be held this morning in Century.
First Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 9030 Century Boulevard in Century, will begin its observance of Black History this morning at 11:00.
Bishop Johnny Cunningham, Pastor of the Beloved Apostolic Church of God in Selma, Ala., will be the guest minister. Pastor Freddie L. Stallworth cordially invites the public to attend.
Tonight’s Sandy Glass Concert In Flomaton Has Been Canceled
February 8, 2009
The Sandy Glass concert that was scheduled for Sunday night at the Flomaton United Methodist Church has been canceled.
The concert was canceled due to the death of a church member.
Sandy Glass is nationally known Southern Gospel artist, having released nine projects since her first recording “He’s Been Faithful” in 1996.
Big Yard Sale, Fish Fry Today
February 7, 2009
A huge yard sale will be underway from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Atmore First United Methodist Church to benefit Atmore resident Toby Quimby.
The yard sale will be held in the church Fellowship Hall.
The Atmore First UMC will also hold a catfish plate fund raiser for Toby from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.Saturday at the church. Catfish plates will be $6. Tickets are available at the church office. For more information, call (251) 368-8297.
For more information about Toby Quimby and today’s events, click here.
Great Weekend: Highs Around 70
February 7, 2009
It will continue to be warm and early spring-like in North Escambia today. Highs both Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach into the low 70’s under sunny skies.
The overnight lows during the weekend will be in the mid to upper 40’s.
Monday’s weather will continue warm and sunny with a high in the low 70’s. A slight 20 percent chance of rain creeps into the forecast for Monday night and Tuesday. That rain chance increases to 40 percent by Wednesday night.
Controlled Burn Producing Lots Of Smoke
February 6, 2009
A controlled burn in northwestern Escambia County is producing a lot of smoke this afternoon.
The controlled burn is on land owned by La Floresta Perdida, Inc. in the area of Highway 97A and South Pineville Road near the Enon community.
A large plum of smoke was visible in the western sky from Walnut Hill Friday afternoon.
Popular Barrineau Park Music Night Is Tonight
February 6, 2009
The free Barrineau Park Music night will be held tonight, featuring Sawgrass Revival and The Chapel Strings.
The groups will perform at 7:00 tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center, three miles west of Molino on Barrineau Park School Road.
Food and refreshments will be available before the show from 5:00 until 7:00. The free music begins at 7:00.
The Barrineau Park Music night is a wholesome, family friendly environment. No alcohol is permitted on the property, and there is no smoking in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575.
Pictured above (L-R): Chapel Strings during a July performance. Pictured are Bob Commings, Lynn Fillingim, Clint Fillingim, Tommy Fillingim, Al Frank, Emily Frank, Kathy Commings (hidden), Uncle Bill. File photo.
Hundreds To Lose Power In Planned Outage This Afternoon
February 5, 2009
A few hundred Escambia River Electric Cooperative customers will loose power this afternoon for up to two hours.
Power to about 200 customers will be cut from 2:00 until 4:00, according to Sabrina Owens, EREC spokesperson. Customers from the Oak Grove Substation on North Highway to Highway 97 to Arthur Brown Road to the Enon community will be without power. EREC on neighboring highways may be impacted by the outage depending on the direction from which their electric service originates.
The customers that are expected to have their power cut should have received an automated phone call from EREC Wednesday afternoon.
Owens said EREC crews will be working to replace an aging piece of equipment in the Oak Grove Substation. She said the piece of equipment is being replaced now to prevent an eventual outage that might be lengthier and impact a much larger number of customers.
The outage will not likely last the full two hours, Owens added.
Word Of The Morning: Brrr!
February 5, 2009
It was warmer this morning in Juneau, Alaska, than here in North Escambia, FLORIDA.
The morning low here in North Escambia bottomed out in the teens, while Juneau hit a low around 27.
And it’s going to be cold again tonight with a low around 18. Here’s our complete North Escambia forecast for the next several days:
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
And, just for the record, it might have been warmer in Juneau, Alaska, this morning, but our Florida weather was better. They were expecting up to eight inches of snow last night and today in Juneau.