Students To Take Part in Choral Gala Tonight
November 8, 2011
The 2011 All-County Choral Gala featuring students from across the Escambia County School District will be held tonight.
Approximately 400 selected elementary, middle, and high school honor choral students will perform a variety of music from the classics to contemporary during the event at 7 p.m. at Olive Baptist Church, 1838 Olive Road.
Gala conductors this year will be Sandy Rosengren, retired music teacher from Bay County, directing the Elementary All-County Honor Chorus; Eric Doney, jazz artist, conducting the Middle School Honor Chorus; and Leo Day, Olive Baptist Church and the University of West Florida, conducting the High School Honor Chorus.
The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.
Rain The Forecast
November 7, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Nice Today, Rain Possible Later This Week
November 6, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
- Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Time Change: Fall Back, Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
November 5, 2011
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour tonight before heading off to bed as daylight savings time comes to an end.
Escambia Fire Rescue is also reminding residents that it’s time to make another potentially lifesaving change — replace the batteries in your smoke alarm.
“The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. when most families are sleeping,” says Daniel Spillman, Escambia County Fire Chief. “Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and seniors are most at risk. A working smoke alarm gives them the extra seconds they need to get out safely.”
For more information about fire safety, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 475-5530. For information about obtaining a free home smoke alarm, call (850) 595-HERO (4376).
Today: Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry, Farmer’s Market, Fall Festivals And More
November 5, 2011
There are several big events planned for today in the North Escambia area, including:
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s 42nd Annual Catfish Fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. Proceeds aid those who have lost property and belongings due to a fire and support the local community. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
Market At St. Monica’s
The Market at Saint Monica’s will be held Saturday, November 5 and November 19 from 8 a.m. until noon at the church on Highway 95A in Cantonment. Farm fresh produce, eggs, baked good, crafts and more. (850) 937-0001.
Bratt Fall Festival
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their annual Fall Festival 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 in the Family Life Center. Games, food, hayrides, family pumpkin contest and a cake walk. Everyone is invited. More info: (850) 327-6529.
Beulah Chapel (Byrneville) Fall Festival
Beulah Chapel Assembly will be having a Fall Festival Saturday, November 5 from 2-5 p.m. Moon walk, fishing pond, football throw, cake walk, apple bobbing and many more games with prizes. Everyone welcome for fun, food and good fellowship. Located in Byrneville community on Highway 4A.
BBQ & Bazaar Atmore
St. Robert’s Annual BBQ & Bazaar, 600 South Main Street in Atmore on Saturday. Smoked Boston butts, chopped and served with our special sauce. Carryout or call (251) 368-1801 for delivery in Atmore with minimum order
Tonight’s Football Scores
November 4, 2011
Here’s a look at high school football finals from around the area tonight.
Florida
Northview 34, Baker 0
Washington 40, Tate 32
Freeport 41 Jay 14
West Florida 38 Chiles 28
PHS 48, Escambia 10
Pace 25, Catholic 21
Alabama – First Round Playoffs
AHSAA Class 3A
T.R. Miller 55, Greensboro 12
AHSAA Class 2A
Flomaton 53, Billingsley 16
AISA Class AA
Escambia Academy 62, Springwood 42
Northview Homecoming Parade Rolls; Queen And Football Tonight
November 4, 2011
The 2011 Northview High School homecoming parade rolled through Bratt Friday afternoon, and the festivities will continue tonight.
The Northview Homecoming Court will be presented at 6 p.m., followed by the crowning of the NHS Homecoming Queen. The game against the Baker Gators will kick off at 7:00 p.m.
Then on Saturday, NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage — including hundreds of photos — from the parade, homecoming court and the game.
Barbecue sack lunches may be picked up beginning at 11:00 a.m. by community members who purchased lunches. Pick up will be at the football concession stand.
Pictured: The 2011 Northview Homecoming Parade travels through Bratt Friday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Picture Perfect Fall Weather
November 4, 2011
Picture perfect fall weather is in store for the North Escambia area this weekend. Here is your official forecast:
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Pictured: Fall colors shine at on North Highway 99 in Oak Grove. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry Is Saturday
November 4, 2011
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s 42nd Annual Catfish Fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97.
Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m.
Proceeds aid those who have lost property and belongings due to a fire and support the local community.
The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
Northview Homecoming Court Named
November 3, 2011
Northview High School has named their 2011 Homecoming Court.
Court members were treated to the traditional breakfast Wednesday morning. They will be riding on the class floats during the Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon.
Class level maids for grades ninth, tenth, and eleventh will be announced, as well as the second runner-up, first runner-up, and queen, during the pre-game activities Friday night.
Pictured: Members of the 2011 Homecoming Court at Northview High School, (front, L-R) Alissa Fiellin, Charla Stark, Mallory Turner, Savannah Singleton, Lauren McCall, (back row) Kendal Cobb, Rebecca Grim, Lindsey Francis, Kamryn Brock, ,Ashley Mooney, Shaquanna Jones, Ashley Cunningham, Katelynne Calloway, Kamryn Brock.. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.