Having Trouble Calling NorthEscambia.com?
March 23, 2011
NorthEscambia’s local 327 phone number is out this morning due to an area-wide outage being experienced by Frontier Communications.
If you try to call NorthEscambia.com on our 327 number and are unable to reach us, use our cell phone number. If you do not have the number, email news@northescambia.com and we will respond.
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Editor’s Note: NorthEscambia.com does not have a phone number available to the general public. Our local 327 number is for business and media source related use only.
Sen. Richard Shelby To Hold Public Meeting This Morning In Atmore
March 21, 2011
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will meet with constituents in Atmore this morning. The 10 a.m. event will take place at Pentoli’s Cafe at 122 South Main Street.
During the community meetings, Shelby will talk about the legislative agenda for the first session of the 112th Congress. He will then open the floor for questions and comments.
“Over the years, these meetings have provided an excellent opportunity for area residents to listen and voice their opinions on the activities of our government,” said Shelby. “This will be a great chance to discuss the important issues facing our state and our nation.”
Shelby has held over 1,600 county visits since being elected to serve the state of Alabama. As part of his commitment to Alabamians, Shelby holds a meeting in each county every year.
Register By Today For Ernest Ward FCAT Chats For Parents
March 21, 2011
Today is the deadline to register for an Ernest Ward Middle School program for parents and guardians for learn more about how to help their student succeed on the upcoming FCAT test.
During “FCAT Chats”, parents and guardians will have an opportunity to discuss their student’s FCAT scores and areas that need improvement for better scores this year one-on-one with a teacher.
A dinner of hamburgers/cheeseburgers, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, potato chips, dessert and drinks will be served to participants.
The event will take place 5:30 until 7:00 on Thursday, March 24 at Ernest Ward Middle Schools. Reservations must be made by Monday, March 21 by calling the school at (850) 327-4283.
Warm, Mostly Dry Week
March 21, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night: Areas of dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Areas of dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Century Council Set To Approve New Community Center Rules Monday Night
March 20, 2011
Monday night, the Century Town Council is expected to approve new rental policies for the town’s community centers in response to several violent events.
After a double shooting during a “teen party” at their Habitat building, the council voted two weeks ago to “get tough” with new rules to curb violence and policy abuses at their community centers.
The town’s community center rental agreements have been rewritten by the town attorney with the new policies set for final approval Monday night. Until then, the council issued a moratorium on renting the buildings — only the mayor can override the moratorium.
If the new policies are approved, the rental fee on community centers will increase by $100 to provide for an unarmed security guard at all functions — even church and non-profit events. All events will be required to end by midnight on the day of the rental, and no one other than legal non-profits will be allowed to charge admission for any function. Only non-profits will be exempt for the $100 security fee, if they provide proof that they are providing their own certified law enforcement security guard.
With the $100 security fee, building rentals for the Habitat Building or the Ag Building will now be $300 up front, with a $100 refundable deposit.
The Century Town Council meets at the city hall at 7 p.m. Monday; the meeting is open to the public.
Pictured: The Century Habitat Building. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Open Day At NWE
March 19, 2011
Today’s opening day for Northwest Escambia Little League. NorthEscambia.com will have hundreds of photos Sunday morning from many of the games — including both NWE and Molino teams.
Pictured above and below: Opening Day action at Northwest Escambia Little League. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Beulah Fest Continues Today
March 19, 2011
Beulah Fest will continue today at the Escambia County Equestrian Center with headliner acts Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, and John Michael Montgomery.
The festival features not only great music, but plenty of fun, rides, and of course those delicious sausages. The 25th annual Beulahfest attracts thousands each year, with proceeds benefiting the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and other local charities.
The event takes place at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway. For more info: 944-3167, or visit www.beulahfest.com. Tickets are $12 each, with free admission for children 8 and under.
Here is today’s schedule:
- 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Sammy Kershaw
- 8:00pm – 9:00pm – Cheyenne
- 9:30pm – 11:00pm – John Michael Montgomery
Fog Again Tonight, Mid 80’s Sunday
March 19, 2011
Fog is possible again tonight and Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon, it will be sunny and warm with highs in the middle 80’s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Interested In Becoming A Northview Cheerleader?
March 19, 2011
Any girl attending Northview High School next year that is interested in trying out for cheerleading should attended an informational meeting next week.
The meeting will be held Monday, March 21 at 5:30 in the Northview High School Cafeteria. If interested but unable to attend, call Mrs. Barry or Mrs. Carroll at the school or call (850) 327-6681.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Meet With Congressman Jeff Miller In Century This Morning
March 18, 2011
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller will host a “Coffee with the Congressman” in Century this morning
The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Agricultural Building on West Highway 4 in Century. All constituents are invited to come by with questions and comments about pending legislation, federal issues, or just to meet their Congressman.