No School Today
March 25, 2009
Students in North Escambia public schools will be out of school all day Wednesday. Teachers will be working as usual for a teacher planning day.
Tomorrow is report card day for Escambia County School District students.
Clouds Roll In; Rain Wednesday – Saturday
March 24, 2009
Clouds will roll in today, and by tomorrow there is a good chance of rain all the way through Saturday night.
There is just a 20 percent chance of rain today and tonight. That rain chance increases to 70 percent for Wednesday.
Here is your complete North Escambia forecast:
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Fire, Ambulance Respond To Northview High School
March 23, 2009
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire-Rescue and Atmore Ambulance responded to a routine medical call at Northview High School just before noon today.
While several fire units and an ambulance did respond to the school, authorities say they were responding to a routine medical call.
Need A Job? Census Bureau Needs North Escambia Employees; Learn More Tonight
March 23, 2009
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a recruitment meeting at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino at 7 p.m. today.
The Census Bureau is currently hiring temporary employees to assist with next year’s census, but work will begin later this year.
Pay generally begins at $11 an hour for up to a 40 hour week.
A valid driver’s license is required for most positions. Additionally, the potential Census Bureau employee must pass a background check, be a U.S. citizen, pass a written test of basic skills and have a valid social security number.
Census Bureau hires locally because local residents are knowledgeable about their neighborhood and familiar with the community, its residents, and its local customs, according to their web site.
Tonight’s meeting will take place in the Aldersgate Café. Attendees should bring their social security card to the meeting.
Play Ball! Ball Season Open In North Escambia; Drew’s Field Dedicated
March 21, 2009
Play ball!
Saturday was opening day for Northwest Escambia Little League at Bradberry park, and it marked the dedication of Drew’s Field.
Sunday morning, NorthEscambia.com will have well over 100 photos from opening ceremonies, the dedication of Drew’s Field and lots of exciting ball action from several games. Make sure you check back Sunday morning for NWE coverage from NorthEscambia.com.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Free Community Fish Fry In Molino Today
March 21, 2009
A Molino church will host a free community fish fry today.
The free fish fry will take place at the Victory Assembly of God on Highway 29 in Molino from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a gospel singing.
The fish fry will also have games and activities including a bounce house for the children.
Everything is free, and the public invited to attend.
Happy First Day Of Spring!
March 20, 2009
Happy spring! Today is the first official day of spring, and your North Escambia forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 70. Tonight will be mostly clear and cool with a low of 46, and Saturday will be sunny and 72.
The rest of the forecast looks like this:
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Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Monday Night: Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Turtle Point Presents Library Program
March 19, 2009
The Turtle Point Science Center from Flomaton will present a special program today in Century.
Turtle Point’s program will take place at the Century Branch Library at 4 this afternoon. Children of all ages are invited to attend the informative free program.
For more information, call the Century Branch Library at 256-6217.
Today’s Northview School Advisory Council Meeting Canceled
March 17, 2009
The Northview High School School Advisory Council meeting scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled.
The next meeting of the Northview SAC will be April 20 at 3 p.m. in the media center.
School advisory council meetings are open to the public.
Carver/Century Closure Expected To Become Final Tonight
March 17, 2009
The Escambia County School Board holds the keys to Carver/Century K-8 School in their hands, and tonight they are expected to vote lock the doors at the end of this school year.
The board is expected to vote tonight to rezone Carver/Century K-8 School students to Bratt Elementary and Ernest Ward Middle School.
“The effect of these changes is to close Carver/Century K8,” the board’s detailed agenda for tonight says.
Want to go? Tonight’s meeting of the Escambia County School Board will be held at the J.E. Hall at 30 E. Texar Drive. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.