Northview Track Meet, JV Baseball Canceled Today, JV And Varsity Canceled For Friday
February 23, 2012
A track meet scheduled for this afternoon at Northview High School has been canceled due to wet track conditions. A JV baseball game set for 4 p.m. has also been canceled, along with varsity and JV games scheduled for Friday.
The next scheduled track meet is March 6 at 4 p.m. at Northview. Central, Jay, J.U. Blacksher and Escambia Academy are scheduled to participate.
Both the JV and varsity baseball teams were scheduled travel to Freeport on Friday, but were canceled Thursday afternoon due to a Freeport scheduling problem.
Northview JV Baseball Games Moved To W.S. Neal
February 21, 2012
The Northview and W.S. Neal double header scheduled for today at Northview has been moved to W.S. Neal. The games will begin at the same times — 4:00 and 6:00. The location was changed due to wet field conditions at Northview.
Florida Black Chamber CEO To Address Northview Black History Program
February 21, 2012
The founder of the Florida Black Chamber of Commerce will be the guest speaker at the annual Northview High School Black History Program Wednesday morning at Northview High School.
Eugene Franklin, who currently serves as the chamber’s president and CEO, will address the students during two identical programs at 9:30 and 10:40 a.m. in the Northview theater.
The public is invited to attend the program “Black Light: Embracing Diversity and Celebrating Contributions”.
Cool Night, Sunny Tuesday
February 20, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Today’s Holiday Closings
February 20, 2012
The following will be closed Monday in observance of Washington’s Birthday:
- Escambia County offices
- Jay city offices
- Santa Rosa County schools
- ECUA business offices will be closed, but no change in garbage collection
- ECAT offices will be closed; bus routes will run regular Saturday service schedules, except for Route 60 in Century which will keep a regular weekday schedule.
- The U.S. Postal Service’s retail windows will be closed, and there will be no deliveries by carriers. Mail will be collected from collection boxes and mail will be boxed to post office boxes. The bulk mail acceptance unit will be closed. Express mail will be delivered.
Note: Escambia County Schools are open today, as are Town of Century offices.
More Rain Possible Tonight
February 18, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Widespread thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening…then numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- President’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday: Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%
Canceled: Northview Baseball, Atmore Mardi Gras, NWE Little League Tryouts
February 18, 2012
A wet and potentially stormy forecast for Saturday is spoiling several planned weekend events:
Northview vs. PHS Baseball
Saturday’s scheduled PHS at Northview High baseball double header has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Atmore Mardi Gras Parade
The Ladies of Essence Mardi Gras Parade set for Saturday in Atmore has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 25 at 1 p.m.
NWE Tryouts
NWE tryouts for Saturday, February 18 have been canceled due to weather. Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park tryouts for baseball and softball for all ages will be Saturday, February 25 beginning at 10 a.m. until. Full concessions will available. Last minute registration from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Blue Jacket Jamboree Tonight: Group Of The Year ‘The Springs’ And Dinner
February 18, 2012
Tickets will be available at the door tonight for the Blue Jacket Jamboree presented by the Northview FFA Alumni featuring the CGMA Country Group of the Year “The Springs”.
The Springs have shared the stage with country greats like Alan Jackson, Craig Moran, Toby Keith and Reba McIntire with their high energy brand of Country/Southern Rock.
Nominated along with Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, and Lady Antebellum for the New Music Awards “Country Group of the Year”, The Springs are seen by some as the “next big thing” in country music. The all-male group has also had two Christian country number one songs. To learn more about The Springs and hear their music, click here.
Tickets are $20 per person which includes a pulled pork sandwich meal. The event takes place beginning at 5 p.m. rain or shine on Saturday, February 18 in the Northview High School Auditorium. The event will also include an auction.
For more information, visit BlueJacketJamboree.com.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, Cat Country, 98.7 and Your Country 102.7 WXBM.
The Northview FFA Alumini uses proceeds from the event for scholarships for eligible seniors and transportation for FFA members to state and national conventions.
Storms For Saturday
February 17, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 68. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Saturday Night: Rain and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of rain. Low around 55. South wind around 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- President’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tickets Still Available For Saturday Night’s Blue Jacket Jamboree
February 17, 2012
Tickets are still available for the Blue Jacket Jamboree presented by the Northview FFA Alumni Saturday night featuring the CGMA Country Group of the Year “The Springs”.
The Springs have shared the stage with country greats like Alan Jackson, Craig Moran, Toby Keith and Reba McIntire with their high energy brand of Country/Southern Rock.
Nominated along with Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, and Lady Antebellum for the New Music Awards “Country Group of the Year”, The Springs are seen by some as the “next big thing” in country music. The all-male group has also had two Christian country number one songs. To learn more about The Springs and hear their music, click here.
Tickets are $20 per person which includes a pulled pork sandwich meal. The event takes place beginning at 5 p.m. rain or shine on Saturday, February 18 in the Northview High School Auditorium. The event will also include an auction.
Tickets are available now at Smith Tractor Company in Jay and Atmore, Century Pharmacy and Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino. For more information, visit BlueJacketJamboree.com.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, Cat Country, 98.7 and Your Country 102.7 WXBM.
The Northview FFA Alumini uses proceeds from the event for scholarships for eligible seniors and transportation for FFA members to state and national conventions.