Learn More About 15,000 Acre Conceptional Plan Tonight
May 11, 2011
Escambia County residents can learn more tonight about a detailed long-term conceptional plan for thousands of acres.
As part of the county’s adopted Optional Sector Plan, the Detailed Specific Area Plan encompasses approximately 15,000 acres of land north of Interstate 10, south of Barrineau Park Road and west of Highway 29. It is a long-term conceptual planning project aimed at encouraging orderly, logical growth and economic development in north Escambia County that will incorporate road networks, parks, schools, commercial and residential projects.
Residents are invited to a long-term conceptual planning meeting on the Detailed Specific Area Plan from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ransom Middle School, 1000 West Kingfield Road.
The meeting will be host by Escambia County Development Services, in conjunction with the Massachusetts-based engineering firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Hot, Mostly Dry Week
May 9, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
New Farmers’ Market Opens Today In Cantonment
May 7, 2011
A new farmers’ market will open today in Cantonment.
Beginning with today’s event, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will host a Farmers’ Market on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until noon.
The market will offer locally produced commodities such as seasonal vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers, plants, cheese, pasta and more to consumers. Local artisans also invited to sell their wares such as art, clothing and more.
“Faith can and should be a major force for change towards sustainable development, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment,” according to a church press release. “Since local food does not have to be hauled long distances, fresher and more nutritious food can be eaten that does not require large amounts of fossil fuels to transport it. In fact, eating locally produced food, in addition to supporting local farmers and families, can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 12 percent. ”
Vendors are now being accepted for upcoming Market at St. Monica’s. In lieu of vendor fees, vendors are asked for a donation of cash or food for Manna Food Pantry. For more information, call the church office at (850) 937-0001, Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
St. Monica’s is located at 699 South Highway 95A in Cantonment.
What Is Special About Your Mom? Tell Her Story On NorthEscambia.com
May 7, 2011
Do you want to say thanks to your mom for Mother’s Day? NorthEscambia.com wants you to tell us what is special about your mom.
We may select your story to appear in a special feature this Sunday (Mother’s Day). Tell us a little bit about your mom and why she is special to you in 300 words or less.
Please include your name (and the names of your siblings, if you would like), your mother’s name and the community where she lives. Please include your phone number, which will not be published.
Please take the time to proofread your story just a little and make sure you use spellcheck.
To submit a story with a photo:
Email the story in the body of an email and attach a photo. Please tell us the names of everyone that appears in your photograph. Send to news@northescambia.com with the subject line “Mother’s Day”.
To submit a story without a photo:
You can simply leave a comment on this story (your comment will not be “approved” or appear to the public until Sunday). Or you can email your story to news@northescambia.com with the subject line “Mother’s Day”.
Saturday: Bye Bye Birdie, Century Sawmill Day, Mayfest, More
May 6, 2011
The are several big events in the North Escambia area this weekend. Here’s a sampling of some of the great things to do:
Bye Bye Birdie
Northview High School’s senior class will present “Bye Bye Birdie” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the school. Tickets available at NHS for $5. General admission.
Sawmill Day and Car Show
Sawmill Day and Car Show, Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m.. until in Century. Click here for complete information.
Tate High FFA Alumni Rodeo
The 20th Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will take place Saturday night at the Escambia County Equestrian Center. Click here for more info.
Atmore Mayfest
The annual Mayfest in Atmore will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday at Tom Byrne Park on Lindberg Avenue.
Sunny, Warm; No Rain
May 6, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia forecast, with not a drop of rain in sight:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Tonight, Saturday
May 6, 2011
The 20th Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will take place Friday and Saturday nights at the Escambia County Equestrian Center.
Admission is $10 at the gate for adults, $5 for children. Proceeds benefit the Tate High School FFA.
The rodeo takes place at 7:30 p.m. both Friday at Saturday at theEscambia County Equestrian Center at 7750 Mobile Highway in Beulah.
Sunny Skies, No Rain Forecast For The Next Week
May 6, 2011
Our dry, sunny weather will continue with no rain forecast for the next week. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Low Near 40 For Tonight
May 4, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Ernest Ward New Student Orientation Today
May 3, 2011
Ernest Ward Middle School will hold an orientation for new students Tuesday evening.
The orientation for incoming sixth grade students and those attending Ernest Ward for the first time next school year will be held at 6 p.m. in the school gym.
Students and their parents will have the opportunity to meet faculty members, discuss academics, extracurricular activities, programs and career academies while receiving information about middle school.