Black History Program To Be Held Today
February 26, 2009
There will be two Black History Month programs open to the public at Northview High School today.
The first program begins at noon and the second begins at 1:15 this afternoon.
Both programs will be the same. They are sponsored by Northview’s Minority Culture Club.
Refreshments will be served after the second program in the gym lobby for program participates and guests.
While both programs are open to the public, all visitors are asked to check in at the attendance office prior to going to the school theater.
No Outdoor Burning Today, Tuesday
February 23, 2009
No outdoor burning today — a red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today as humidity levels across North Escambia are expected to fall to extremely low levels.
The low humidity will drastically increase fire growth potential, meaning that a small trash fire can quickly grow into an out of control fire. Humidity levels this afternoon are forecast to fall to 20 to 25 percent across the North Escambia area.
A fire weather watch is in effect for Tuesday.
Sunny And Cool Today
February 22, 2009
After a few light overnight showers, expect your Sunday to be sunny and cool with a high approaching 60.
Tonight will be mostly clear and cold with a low in the upper 20’s.
Monday and Tuesday will be 62 and sunny, and overnight lows will be in the 30’s.
Spring-like temperatures will return Wednesday through Saturday, with highs in the 70’s and comfortable nights in the 50’s.
Escambia Ala. Residents Can Recycle Old Electronics Free Today
February 21, 2009
If you live in Escambia County, Ala., you can recycle your old electronics for free today.
Old TV’s, computers and other electronics will be accepted for free today at three locations in Escambia County, Ala.
In Flomaton, old electronics can be dropped off at the Flomaton Fire Station. In Atmore, the location will be the Atmore City Hall, and the drop off location in Brewton will be the old Wal-mart parking lot. The time for all three locations will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The recycling program is for residents of Escambia County, Ala., only. Escambia County, Fla., residents can recycle old electronics at the Oak Grove Citizens Convenience Center Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Today Is Deadline For Chamber Banquet Tickets
February 20, 2009
Today is the deadline to buy tickets for the annual Flomaton and Century Chambers Of Commerce awards banquet.
The banquet will take place at 6:30 Tuesday, February 24 at the Flomaton Community Center.
Tickets are $20 each. Tickets can be purchased by calling Judy Champion Realty at (251) 296-4663 or Brantley Contractors at (251) 296-5459.
NHS Baseball Game Rescheduled
February 19, 2009
This afternoon’s Northview High School baseball varsity baseball game as been moved to Pensacola..
NHS was set to be at home this afternoon against West Florida Tech. But now the game will be played in Pensacola at West Florida Tech.
King In Town: Expect Traffic Delays; Listen To Speech Live On Radio
February 19, 2009
A king and queen are in Escambia County this morning, and that will cause traffic delays for you if you travel to downtown Pensacola.
King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain are in Pensacola to help celebrate the city’s 450th anniversary. The king will address the public from the baloney of the T.T. Wentworth Museum at 11:45 this morning. He will be joined by Gov. Charlie Crist and Senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson.
The king and queen will then head to a luncheon at the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
The king and queen’s visit will, of course, cause traffic delays with road closures and lots of extra traffic in the downtown area.
You can listen to the royal visit on NewsRadio1620 at 1620 AM on online at www.NewsRadio1620.com The live broadcast begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes when the king departs for the luncheon at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
February 18, 2009
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the entire North Escambia area.
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1:00 a.m. Thursday.
Fire Chiefs Expected To Resign
February 17, 2009
Escambia’s top firefighters are expected to resign.
Escambia Fire-Rescue Chief Ken Perkins and Assistant Chief Robbie Whitfield are expected to turn in their resignations at the request of Escambia County Administrator Bob McLaughlin.
While McLaughlin would not comment on the specific reasons for the resignation request, it is believed it is related to discontent between paid and volunteer firefighters in the county department. The county’s paid daytime firefighters in Century, Molino and Pleasant Grove as well as paid crews in Pensacola Beach, Osceola and Perdido Key. The volunteer and paid crews were unified under Perkin’s command last Sepetember.
Some have suggested that Battalion Chief Curt Isaacson is also going to resign, but that has not been confirmed.
The Escambia Commission is expected to name Battalion Chief Jim Sanders acting chief while the county searches for new fire department leaders.
NHS Diamond Club Meets Tonight
February 16, 2009
Baseball season is here at Northview High School, and the Chiefs’ baseball support group is meeting tonight.
The Northview High School Diamond Club will be at 6:30 tonight in the school gym. The public encourage to attend and support Northview baseball.