New Time For Century Council Tonight
February 4, 2008
The Century Town Council will meet at 7:00 tonight, an hour later than usual. At the last town council meeting, the town moved all council meetings to 7:00 on the first and third Monday nights of the month.
Meetings had previously been held at 6:00. The change was made to make it easier for people who are employed to attend meetings.
The council meets at the Century Town Hall at 7995 North Century Boulevard. Meetings are open to the public.
Sunny And A High Of 80 Monday And Tuesday
February 3, 2008
Monday is forecast to be sunny with an afternoon high of 80. The low Monday night is expected to be 58. A 20 percent chance of rain is back in the forecast Tuesday with a high once again of 80.
A cold front sweeps past Tuesday night and Wednesday with rain, then daytime highs return to the 60’s and overnight lows to the 30’s.
Pictures above and below: It looks like spring around NorthEscambia.com with our amaryllis in full bloom here in the office. We just had to share them with you; we hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
Ray’s Chapel Honors The Retiring Rev. Enfinger Saturday
February 1, 2008
Saturday afternoon, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church honored retiring pastor F.L. Enfinger and his wife Mary.. Enfinger is retiring after 38 years in the ministry. NorthEscambia.com will have a complete story and photos Sunday morning.
NWE Little League Registration Begins Saturday In Walnut Hill
January 31, 2008
Registration for Northwest Escambia Little League baseball begins Saturday at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
Registration will be held from 10 a.m until noon each Saturday through February 16 at the league’s field house. The cost is $35 for the first child from a family, $25 for the second child and free for each additional child. A copy of each child’s birth certificate is required for registration, along with with three proofs of residency, such as a utility bill, drivers license or voter registration card.
For more information, call 327-6722 or 327-6155 after five p.m.
NorthEscambia.com is looking for people to help us with stats and photos from NWE play this year. If you are interested, use our contact form to let us know.
Today’s Vote Explained: Who? What? When? Where?
January 29, 2008
The Florida Presidential Preference Primary is today. Polls will be open in Escambia County today from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. You will need to be a registered voter will proper identification to vote.
NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage during the day today, and complete results tonight.
If you live in the Walnut Hill precinct and have voted at Ernest Ward Middle School in the past, you will vote this year at the Walnut Hill Community Center. See a separate story about the change here.
In the Presidential Primary, you will vote along party lines. Registered Republicans will receive a Republican Party ballot. Registered Democrats will receive a Democratic Party ballot, and those without a stated party affiliation will receive a nonpartisan ballot.
None of the local races for sheriff, county commission, school board or ECUA will be on the January ballot.
All three ballots will include a property tax amendment. If passed, it will double the homestead exemption to $50,000 for homes valued over $75,000, allow transfer of Save Our Homes benefits and provide a $25,000 tangible personal property exemption for businesses.
The Republican ballot includes names both familiar and perhaps a few you do not know. Republicans will vote for one from a list that includes Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter, Alan Keyes, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Tom Tancredo and Fred Thompson. Thompson has withdrawn from the race, will still appear on the ballot. To view a sample Escambia County Republican ballot, click here.
Those voting on the Democratic ballot will also choose just one from a list that includes Joseph Biden, Hillary Clinton, Christoper Dodd, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barrack Obama, and William “Bill” Richardson. To view a sample Escambia County Democratic ballot, click here.
There are no presidential candidates on Florida’s nonpartisan ballot, but nonpartisan voters will have the chance to vote on the property tax amendment. To view a sample Escambia County nonpartisan ballot, click here.
If you are not already registered to vote in the primary, it is too late. The registration books and the chance to change your party affiliation ended on December 31. Early voting ended Saturday, with 8,888 people voting early in Escambia County.
The January 29 Florida Presidential Primary proceeds the “Super Tuesday” primary in many states, including nearby Alabama, by one week.
Fatal Accident Monday Afternoon On Highway 97
January 28, 2008
At least one person was killed in a two vehicle accident on Highway 97 south of Tungoil Road Monday afternoon. The accident was reported at 2:58 according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Another person was transported from the scene by LifeFlight helicopter (pictured above).
NorthEscambia.com was among the first on the scene Monday afternoon. We are withholding our photos of the accident scene at the request of authorities until the next of kin have been notified. The accident is still under investigation by the FHP.
Traffic on Highway 97 was slowed until just after 7:30 Monday night while the accident was investigated by the FHP.
An update to the this story and more photos will be posted when more information is released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Huckabee At Escambia Church Sunday Night, Public Meeting Monday
January 28, 2008
Mike Huckabee joined the list of presidential candidates visiting Escambia County prior to Tuesday’s primary election. The former Republican Arkansas governor was the guest speaker at East Brent Baptist Church Sunday night in Pensacola.
Huckabee will appear at an 8:00 a.m. rally Monday at The Fish House in downtown Pensacola.
Huckabee is Republican candidate number four to campaign in Escambia County, joining a list that includes Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani and John McCain.
The Fish House rally is free and open to the public.
Walnut Hill Precinct Voting Location Moves From Ernest Ward Middle
January 28, 2008
The Walnut Hill precinct will have a new place to vote beginning with Tuesday’s election. The voting location for the precinct will move to the Walnut Hill Community Center (also known as the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club).
In previous elections, voters in the precinct voted in the gym at Ernest Ward Middle School. But that was changed to the community center to avoid conflict with school activities.
Precinct 11, the Walnut Hill precinct, has 1,284 registered voters. They are almost exactly split along party lines, with 568 registered Democrats and 575 registered Republicans. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
The Walnut Hill Community Center is located at 7850 Highway 97, just north of the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
For more information on Tuesday’s election, including sample ballots, click here.
Coming This Week: Complete Voting Information For North Escambia
January 27, 2008
Visit us Monday here at NorthEscambia.com for a complete look at Tuesday’s vote. We’ll have sample ballots for each party, information on Amendment One, information on a local voting location change and much more. Then on Tuesday, join us for a complete look at voting around the North Escambia area. We’ll have reports from local precincts, reaction for local voters and more. Then, on Wednesday, join us for a complete look at the Florida Presidential Primary with detailed results.
Last Chance To See Alice In Wonderland Sunday In Brewton
January 26, 2008
The Brewton (AL) Community Theatre will present “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” one final time this weekend at Jefferson Davis Community College.
The Sunday show will be at 2:00. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Tickets will be available at the door.
A few area residents are in the production. Angel Mitchell from Century is cast in the play as The Rose. She is a student at Ernest Ward Middle School. The Mad Hatter is played by Perry Jones from Atmore, and the Cheshire Cat is played by Emily Moore of Atmore.
The first public performance was held Friday night, with another performance held Saturday night.
Photos courtesy The Brewton Standard.
