Sunday Afternoon Update: CSX Crossing Closures
December 8, 2024
CSX abruptly closed at least three railroad crossings Saturday. The crossings on Old Chemstrand, Kingfield and Ten Mile roads remained closed Sunday.
Here is latest update as of early afternoon Sunday.
- Old Chemstrand Road (planning to open Monday afternoon)
- Kingsfield Road — (planning to open Monday)
- Ten Mile Road — (planning to open Monday)
- St. John Street – closed (near PCC, no reopning announced)
- Pond Street – open
- Jefferson Avenue – open
- Salters Lake Road – open
- Note: Highway 4 in Century is not currently scheduled to be closed
Saturday afternoon and Sunday, the closures were causing traffic backups on Palafox Street and other surrounding roadways.
The Old Chemstrand, Kingfield and Ten Mile roads crossings had already been closed once in recent weeks for maintenance. It appeared CSX may have been reworking the crossings, as residents had reported that they were unusually rough after initial work.
The Saturday closures were not announced in advance by CSX or by Escambia County.
Pictured: Railroad closures Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Becoming Likely
December 8, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers. High near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Cat Café Adoption Event at the Molino Library Today
December 7, 2024
Purr-fect news! The Molino Library is hosting a *paw-some* Cat Adoption Event on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to help you find a *fur-ever* friend.
Bring home a four-legged bundle of joy, just in time to fill your holidays with love and whiskers!
From playful kittens to cuddly companions, you’ll find the purr-sonality that matches your home. Don’t miss out on the chance to make your home *clawsome* this season!
Meow’s the time to adopt—give a cat the gift of a loving home and get ready for a holiday filled with *purrs* and *purrfection*! There’s plenty of time to stop by after the Molino Christmas Parade.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Escambia County animal shelter.
Christmas Parades In Molino And Beulah, Polar Express And Lots Of Other Events This Weekend
December 7, 2024
Molino Christmas Parade
The Molino Christmas parade will be held Saturday. The parade will line up at 10 a.m. at 4325 Crabtree Church Road and roll at 11 a.m. It will travel West Crabtree Church Road to the Molino Ballpark. Entry fee is $50 for floats, $30 for UTVs, and $20 for horses. (No dirt bikes or ATVs.) The Molino Ballpark will donate all proceeds will go to a local family in need.
Beulah Christmas Parade
The Beulah Christmas Parade will begin at 1 p.m. from Windy Hill Baptist Church on Rebel Road. It will then travel south on Rebel Road to West Nine Mile Road to Beulah Road to Helms Road to Mobile Highway and through Vintage Creek to Tower Ridge to Frank Reeder and back to Windy Hill Baptist on Rebel Road. For a map provided by the organizers, click here.
Polar Express at Century Library
Come see the Polar Express at the Century Library on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Cantonment Christmas Fest
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold Cantonment Christmas Fest on Saturday, December 10 at Carver Park, located at 208 Webb Street in Cantonment. A jingle bell walk parade will line up at 1:15 and begin at 2 p.m. There will also be a Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy music, hot chocolate and cider and meet Santa!
Crafternoon at the Bellview Library
Join us for an afternoon of making your own unique creation during our Crafternoon, Saturday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. All ages are welcome! All arts and crafts materials will be provided. Available while supplies last. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Christmas Lights at Runamuck Ranch
Thousands of Christmas lights, goats in pajamas and more at Runamuck Ranch. on Rigby Road in Bratt. Follow the signs.
Spirit of Christmas
Marcus Pointe Baptist Church in Beulah, 6001 West Nine Mile Road at Beulah Middle School, will host “Spirit of Christmas” on Sunday at 10 a.m. Free bunch, Kids programs and prizes.
Christmas Cantata
Northstone Baptist Church at 2550 West Nine Mile Road will host a Christmas Cantata on Sunday at 6 p.m.
Christmas at Hillcrest
The Christmas at Hillcrest Concert will be held at 3 p.m and 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at their Nine Mile Campus. The program will include 250 singers and an orchestra. The church is located at 800 East Nine Mile Road.
Pictured: The 2023 Molino Christmas Parade. NorhtEscambia.com file photos.
Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football Playoff Games
December 7, 2024
Here is today’s college football playoff schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Week 15
- 11 a.m. | No. 15 Arizona State vs. No. 16 Iowa State | Big 12 Championship Game (Arlington, Texas) | ABC
- 11 a.m. | Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio University | MAC Championship Game (Detroit, Michigan) | ESPN
- 1 p.m. | Southern at Jackson State (SWAC Championship) | ESPN2
- 1 p.m. | Montana at South Dakota State (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 1 p.m. | Rhode Island at Mercer (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 1 p.m. | Villanova at UIW (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 2 p.m. | UT Martin at Montana State (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 2 p.m. | Abilene Christian at North Dakota State (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 2 p.m. | Tarleton State at South Dakota (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 3 p.m. | No. 2 Texas vs. No. 5 Georgia | SEC Championship Game (Atlanta) | ABC
- 3 p.m. | Illinois State at UC Davis (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- 6:30 p.m. | Louisiana vs. Marshall | Sun Belt Championship Game | ESPN
- 7 p.m. | No. 8 SMU vs. No. 17 Clemson | ACC Championship Game (Charlotte, North Carolina) | ABC
- 7 p.m. | No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State | Big Ten Championship Game (Indianapolis) | CBS
- 8 p.m. | Lehigh at Idaho (FCS playoffs second round) | ESPN+
Friday Scores
- Jacksonville State 52, Western Kentucky 12 | Conference USA Championship Game
- No. 10 Boise State 21, No. 20 UNLV 7 | Mountain West Championship Game
- No. 24 Army 35, Tulane 14 | AAC Championship Game
Low Near 40 Tonight
December 7, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
11 Candidates Have Qualified So Far To Succeed Matt Gaetz In Congress
December 6, 2024
Eleven candidates qualified by Thursday for next year’s special election to succeed former U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz in Congress’s. More are expected to enter the race be the deadline of noon Friday.
As of Thursday, there are eight Republicans, one Democrat and two write-in candidates that have qualified for the January 28 primary, with the winners then advancing to the general election on April 1.
The candidates that qualified Thursday are:
Republican
- Kevin J. Gaffney
- Greg Merk
- John Mills
- Jimmy Patronis
- Jeff Peacock
- Joel Rudman
- Michael Dylan Thompson
- Gene Valentino
Democratic
- Valimont, Gay
Write-In
- Richard Paul Dembinsky
- Stanley Gray
The Florida 1st Congressional District sat — which represents Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties with a portion of Walton County, was held by Matt Gaetz until he resigned after being nominated for U.S. attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz later withdrew his nomination and Trump nominated former Florida AG Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department.
Flags At Half-Staff Today To Honor NAS Pensacola Attack Victims
December 6, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to half-staff on Friday in Florida in Honor of Naval Air Station Pensacola Remembrance Day.
On December 6, 2019, a terrorist at Naval Air Station Pensacola took the lives of three U.S. Navy sailors and injured others.” DeSantis wrote as he ordered flags to half-staff in honor.
The proclamation orders all state and federal flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Frida, December 6, at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds in Florida.
The attack claimed the lives of Ensign Joshua Watson, Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Mohammed Haitham and Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Cameron Walters.
Brrr! Cold, Windy Friday With A High In Just The Upper 40s
December 6, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Temps Plummet To Freezing Tonight, Wind Chills Down Near 20
December 5, 2024
There is a Cold Weather Advisory in effect for tonight and Friday morning.
Al lof Escambia County is included in this advisory. Note that the coldest weather will be Molino and north into South Alabama, but freezing temperatures and super low wind chills are expected across the county.
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Wind chills below 25 degrees can be hazerdous with long
exposure to humans and animals. Air temperatures below 30 degrees
will also result in damage to sensitive crops.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.