Sunny And Warm
October 13, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Mike Pence To Campaign In Pensacola On Friday
October 13, 2016
Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence will make an appearance Friday in Pensacola before heading to Miami and Tampa. Pence’s trip will follow a four-city campaign swing in Florida by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, as the GOP ticket tries to rally support in the critical state.
Pence is scheduled to take part in a rally at 2 p.m. Friday at the Palafox Wharf in Pensacola. Gates will open at noon. Two tickets per mobile number may be requested by clicking here. Tickets and entry are on a first come, first serve basis.
Trump campaigned Tuesday night in Panama City Beach, Wednesday in Ocala and Lakeland, and is scheduled to appear Thursday in West Palm Beach.The Republican nominee has made two previous appearances in Pensacola.
Northview Names Homecoming Court; Plans Parade And Friday Meal
October 13, 2016
Northview High School has named their homecoming court, and there are several big events planned for homecoming.
Homecoming court members are: freshmen Briana White, Payton Jackson, Teriana Redmond; sophomores Ashtyn Carnley, Madison Sherouse, Shelby Bashore, Olivia Seals; juniors Natasha Walker, Celeste North, Madison White; and seniors Peighton Dortch, Autumn Albritton, Brittany McLemore, Mallory Gibson, Morgan Myrick and Zipporah Harris.
The parade will line up on the campus of Bratt Elementary School beginning at noon Friday. The parade will begin at Bratt Elementary at 1 p.m. and end with a pep rally in the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium at Northview High. (The general public should not enter the Bratt Elementary campus.)
Additional parade entries will be accepted today (Thursday) by calling the school at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248. The parade will be followed by a pep rally in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
A homecoming meal will available Friday from 10 a.m. until from the football concession stand to support the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund. The $7 meal will include a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookies and drink. To reserve lunch, call (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 or tickets are available in the Northview front office. Checks should be made payable to the NHS FFA Alumni.
Pre-game festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday night, including the presentation of the homecoming court and the naming of the queen.
The homecoming game against Jay High School will kickoff at 7:00.
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Pictured top: Homecoming court seniors Peighton Dortch, Autumn Albritton, Brittany McLemore, Mallory Gibson and Morgan Myrick. Not pictured: Zipporah Harris.
Pictured above: Homecoming court members are (L-R) sophomores Ashtyn Carnley, Madison Sherouse, Shelby Bashore, Olivia Seals; seniors Peighton Dortch, Autumn Albritton, Brittany McLemore, Mallory Gibson, Morgan Myrick; juniors Natasha Walker, Celeste North, Madison White; freshmen Briana White, Payton Jackson and Teriana Redmond. Not pictured: Senior Zipporah Harris.
Pictured above: Juniors Natasha Walker, Celeste North and Madison White.
Pictured above: Sophomores Ashtyn Carnley, Madison Sherouse, Shelby Bashore and Olivia Seals.
Pictured above: Teriana Redmond, Payton Jackson and Briana White.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview To Host Dig Pink Volleyball Today For Breast Cancer Research
October 13, 2016
Northview volleyball will host a Dig Pink Tournament beginning at 4:00 this afternoon along with Flomaton, W.S. Neal and Escambia County High (Atmore).
The tournament will be a two court set up with junior varsity and varsity participating.
All proceeds from the gate will go to the Side-Out Foundation for cancer research. Northview is also selling shirts for the event and all those proceeds will also be donated to the Side-Out Foundation. The schools will also host a hospitality room for survivors, referees, and coaches. Survivors present at the game will get in free and receive a special treat from the volleyball players.
The Side-Out Foundation funds breast cancer research and support with “cutting-edge clinical trials at renowned medical institutions. . . which has extended the lives of people with Stage 4 breast cancer.” In addition to cancer research, the Side-Out Foundation also provides support services for cancer patients and their families.
Pictured: Ready to “Dig Pink” are Northview volleyball players (L-R) Courtney Grim, Brittanie McLemore, Jamia Newton andd Ashtyn Carnley. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dry Weather Pattern Continues
October 12, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Fields of Faith: Student Led Community Worship Wednesday At Northview
October 12, 2016
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host their 3rd annual Fields of Faith at Northview High School on October 12, at 6:30 p.m. on the football field. Speakers will include Zach Barrow, Lauren McCall, and Seth Leonard. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.
The Northview High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring a student led worship event, “Fields of Faith” Wednesday night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
Northview students, area churches, youth groups and community members will come together to worship, hear student testimonies and enjoy a brief message from speakers that include Zach Barrow, Lauren McCall, and Seth Leonard.
The public is encouraged to attend the event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free admission.
Pictured: Last year’s Fields of Faith event at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Book Fair Family Night Is Tonight At Jim Allen Elementary
October 11, 2016
Jim Allen Elementary School is holding Scholastic Book Fair through Friday. The book fair will be open for family night from 2:30 until 6:30 tonight (Tuesday). Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No School Today For Escambia County Students
October 10, 2016
Escambia County School District students have the day out of school on Monday for a teacher planning day. Teachers and school staff members will work a regular day, participating in various professional development opportunities. Escambia students will return to class as usual on Tuesday.
The next day out of school for Escambia County students will be Veteran’s Day on November 11, following by a week for Fall Break/Thanksgiving November 21-25.
Nice Days, Cool Nights
October 10, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Fish Fry Benefit For Byars Today At Northview
October 10, 2016
Northview High School will hold a benefit Fish Fry Lunch today for Kay Byars, cancer patient and wife of Northview teacher and FFA sponsor Perry Byars.
Plates will include two fish fillets, cole slaw, baked beans hush puppies and a dessert for $7. The Northview High School cafeteria will be open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for pick up.