Fannie Road Near Century To Close Next Week For Bridge Replacement
March 6, 2014
Crews will begin construction activities on Fannie Road just outside Century next week.
The $1.8 million project will replace the bridge on Fannie Road over Dead Lake with a new concrete structure consisting of two 12-foot wide travel lanes and eight foot shoulders. Fannie Road will be closed during construction and traffic detoured on to Highway 4 and Highway 29 in Florida and Highway 29 and Old Fannie Road in Alabama. Restrictions will remain in effect through fall 2014.
All activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree This Weekend With Chloe Channell
March 5, 2014
The annual Northview High School FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree will be held this Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the school’s football stadium.
The day’s entertainment includes Chloe Channell from 2:30 until 4 p.m. and The Dusty Sanderson Band from noon until 1:30 p.m.
America fell in love with Chloe Channell last fall on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” when she sang the Carrie Underwood cover song “All American Girl” and made it all the way to quarterfinals at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She performed with the Sawmill Band at the Farmer’s Opry in Chumuckla, since she was seven and has opened for country stars like Tracy Bird, Rodney Adkins, Little Big Town and Craig Morgan. This past Christmas, she was on stage with Billy Dean in the Kenny Rogers Production of “The Toy Shoppe” in Branson, Missouri.
Pensacola native Dusty Sanderson has been playing guitar since he was 10-years old and singing on stage since he turned 14. He has written over 75 songs and recently recorded his first four song album at Quad Studios in Nashville with Grammy nominated producer Dave Moody on the Lamon Records label. His first music video for the title track “Chuggin’ Along” was shot in January in McDavid.
The day’s events at the Blue Jacket Jamboree include a craft show, car show, activities and games for the kids and plenty of great food.
Admission for the entire day and all entertainment is just $5 for adults, $2 for ages 12 and under. All proceeds from the event benefit the Northview High School FFA and FFA Scholarship Fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by Hill-Kelly Dodge, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia Florida Farm Bureau and NorthEscambia.com.
Spring On Hold: Rain And Cold
March 4, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers. Low around 38. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Wednesday: A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
- Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
No Phone Service At Byrneville Elementary School, Central Water Works
March 3, 2014
Byrneville Elementary School is currently without phone service due to an AT&T cable problem. In case of emergency, the school can be reached at (850) 382-3054.
Central Water Works is also without phone service. Until service is restored, customers may call (850) 232-7072. As long as phone service is out of order, Central Water Works cannot process debit or credit card payment, even in person.
A Colder Forecast, Rain Tuesday
March 3, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Pictured top: Smoke from a Baldwin County control burn drifts across the sunset late Sunday afternoon in Davisville. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Century To Get Update On Economic Development Strategic Plan
March 1, 2014
A new Economic Development Strategic Plan is under development for the Town of Century, and Monday night council members will here a status report on the project.
Matt Schwalb and Brice Harris from the Haas Center are scheduled to present the update during the 7 p.m. Monday meeting of the Century Town Council.
When Century updated its Comprehensive Plan in March 2012, the need for an economic development strategy was identified as one of the critical issues facing the Town.
Last July, Century was awarded a $25,000 a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The grant provided the Town the opportunity to contract with the University of West Florida’s Haas Center to develop the plan.
Pictured top: Rod Lewes of the Haas Center (the research and consulting arm of the University of West Florida) makes a presentation last September to the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
In developing the plan, the Haas Center has solicited input from area businesses, residents and other economic development agencies in the region.
Womanless Beauty Pageant Tonight At Ernest Ward
February 28, 2014
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders will hold their annual Womanless Beauty Pageant tonight.
Eleven young “ladies” will be vying for the coveted title. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and middle school students; $3 for elementary students. Proceeds from the service project will go towards recarpeting the stage steps in the gymnasium.
Pictured top: Luke Ward and and Hunter Edwards (right) competed in a womanless beauty pageant last year at Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured left inset: Hunter Edwards was crowned Junior Mr. Miss Ernest Ward Middle School last year. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Registration Underway For Century Sawmill Pageant
February 28, 2014
The 23rd Annual Miss Century Sawmill Pageant sponsored by the Century Lions Club is coming Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the former Carver/Century school.
Registration dates are Saturday, March 1, and Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Southern Treasures Florist at 8341 North Century Boulevard. Registration forms and entry fees may also be turned in at Byrneville Elementary School during regular school hours. The entry deadline in Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m. with no exceptions.
For more information and a printable registration form, click here.
File photos, click to enlarge.
Rain, Cold Today
February 26, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Temperature falling to around 40 by 4pm. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
100 Percent Chance Of Rain Tonight
February 25, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday: Showers. Temperature falling to around 43 by 2pm. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.