Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2024
Today’s lead story on NorthEscambia.com is a story that happened over 2,000 years ago today — the birth of a boy child.
It is story that was first delivered by an angelic choir. It was the news that changed the world…a Savior had been born in a little town called Bethlehem. It was a humble scene. A little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
It was the world’s first ever Christmas gift on that very first Christmas morning, the gift of a Savior with the promise of eternal life.
It’s good news for all of us on this Christmas. Good news that Emmanuel, the Lord Jesus, was born. It’s a story that was reported by Luke in the New Testament in the Bible, the widest circulated publication in history. It’s reprinted below for you to read, and for you to share the Good News with someone you care about this Christmas.
From our NorthEscambia.com family to you and yours, Merry Christmas!
- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
- (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
- And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
- And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
- And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
- And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
- And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
- And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
- But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Merry Christmas! Showers Possible Tonight
December 25, 2024
Here is your official NorthEscambia.com area forecast:
Christmas Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
NorthEscambia.com Teams With NORAD To Track Santa Live
December 24, 2024
NorthEscambia.com is teaming up with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to track the progress of Santa Claus around the world. (In times of peak usage, you may need to give the tracker a few moments to load.)
Merry Christmas from NorthEscambia.com to you and your entire family!
Sunny Today; Rain Showers (But No Snow) For Christmas Day
December 24, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
The Tate Showband Can Wrap Your Gifts Today
December 24, 2024
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations through today from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North Davis Highway, just outside the entrance closest to Academy Sports. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Special Kid-Friendly Food Distribution Today In Cantonment
December 24, 2024
A special kid-friendly Food Distribution will be held Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment.
The ready-to-eat items are general items that are easy for kids (or even seniors) to open or fix themselves without much prep work.
The event, sponsored by the Cantonment Improvement Committee, will take place on a first come, first served basis at the park, 208 Webb Street.
Reminder: Santa And Mrs. Claus On A Fire Truck This Morning In Century, Byrneville
December 24, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a last minute trip through Century and Byrneville on Tuesday morning, December 24, with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here. Once the map loads, click on the description to expand the entire route.
The trip begins at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and in front of the college on Hecker Road.
File photos.
Santa To Travel On Fire Truck Through Century, Byrneville Tuesday Morning
December 23, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a last minute trip through Century and Byrneville on Tuesday morning, December 24, with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here. Once the map loads, click on the description to expand the entire route.
The trip begins at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and in front of the college on Hecker Road.
File photos.
Week Begins With Sunny Days
December 23, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
‘Major’ Fire Reported At Ascend, Fire Now Out
December 22, 2024
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A “major” fire was reported just before 5:30 Sunday evening at Ascend Performance Materials in Gonzalez, according to local officials.
According to Davis Wood, Escambia County Fire Rescue public information officer, multiple Escambia fire units responded to the plant to assist Ascend’s staff firefighters.
Wood said no evacuations were ordered, and there was no immediate danger to surrounding neighborhoods.
Additional information obtained by NorthEscambia.com indicated that the fire was in a multi-story building, and the fire has now been declared to be out. Crews have remained on scene for follow-up and clean-up operations.
There have been no injuries reported.
We are awaiting more information from Ascend and will update this story as soon as possible.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.