Century Election: What You Need To Know To Vote Today
October 5, 2010
Here’s what you need to know to vote in today’s Primary Election in Century:
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The only precinct is located at the Century Town Hall. Only registered voters that reside within the town limits of Century are eligible to vote.
- You must present photo and signature identification. Acceptable forms of identification are: Florida Driver’s License, Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, U.S. Passport, Debit/Credit Card, Military ID, Student ID, Retirement Center ID, Neighborhood Association ID, and Public Assistance ID. If you fail to present proper identification at the polls, you must vote a provisional ballot.
- You are not required to present your voter identification card in order to vote.
- To vote on a paper ballot, completely darken the oval to the left of the your choice.
- There is at least one touchscreen machine available. While primarily intended for persons will disabilities, any voter may choose to vote on the touchscreen. It has an audio ballot feature.
- You may vote if you are still in line at 7:00 p.m.
- You have the right to ask for assistance in voting.
- You can receive up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake.
- If your registration or identity is questions, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
- You have the right to written instructions on how to vote, and, upon request, oral instructions by elections officers or any other person.
For information about the candidates, click here.
NorthEscambia.com will have complete, LIVE election results tonight.
Colder Tonight: Low Of 40 Forecast
October 4, 2010
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest 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 57.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Cold Front Brings Lows In The 40’s; Red Flag Warning
October 3, 2010
An cold front is bringing fall weather to the North Escambia area, with overnight lows expected to dip in the 40’s several nights this week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Accomplished Pianist In Concert Tonight In Oak Grove
October 3, 2010
Oak Grove Baptist Church will host accomplished pianist Jackie Beck in concert this evening.
Beck served as pianist for Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola for several years. She has also played for several citywide revivals in Pensacola and countless church services in Florida, Alabama and Georgia.
Beck will be in concert at 6 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church on North Highway 99. The public is invited.
Cheerleaders Holding Car Wash, Cookie Sale Today
October 2, 2010
Need a car wash? And a cookie?
The Northview High School cheerleaders are holding a car wash and a cookie sale today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts in Atmore. All proceeds will help the Chiefs Cheerleaders attend competition.
Advance Auto Parts is located on South Main Street, just north of the Alabama/Florida state line.
Today’s College Football TV Schedule
October 2, 2010
Here is a look at college football of interest on TV this weekend:
SEC:
Louisiana-Monroe (1-2) at Auburn (4-0, 2-0)
11 a.m. ESPNU
Alcorn State (3-0) at Mississippi State (2-2, 1-2)
11 a.m. FSN/ESPN3.com
Vanderbilt (1-2, 1-1) at Connecticut (2-2)
11 a.m. Big East Network
Kentucky (3-1, 0-1) at Ole Miss (2-2, 0-1)
11:21 a.m. WJTC TV 44/ESPN3.com
Tennessee (2-2, 0-1) at LSU (4-0, 2-0)
2:30 p.m. WKRG TV5/CBSsports.com
Georgia (1-3, 0-3) at Colorado (2-1)
6 p.m. FSN
Florida (4-0, 2-0) at Alabama (4-0, 1-0)
7 p.m. CT WKRG TV 5/CBSsports.com
OPEN: Arkansas (3-1, 1-1); South Carolina (3-1, 1-1)
Other games:
Florida State at Virginia
12 p.m. TV WFGX TV 35-2
Oklahoma vs. Texas
2:30 p.m. WEAR TV 3
Stanford at Oregon
6 p.m. WEAR TV 3
Northview Beats Baker Plus Other Area Scores
October 1, 2010
Northview 39 Baker 36
Catholic 56 Tate 30
Cottage Hill Christen 31 Flomaton 28 (OT)
T.R. Miller 34 Clark County 26
Escambia Academy 28 South Choctaw Academy 26
Thomasville 24 Escambia County 0
Panama City 29 West Floirda 14
Pace 31 Niceville 17
Pensacola 49 Choctaw 0
Pine Forest 28 Tallahassee Lincoln 21
Monroe County 30 W.S. Neal 20
Pictured: Northview at Baker. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Traffic Watch: Problems Getting To Ernest Ward Middle Today
October 1, 2010
Traffic is being delayed by road construction on Highway 97 today at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Drivers should allow about 15 minutes extra time. Or, drivers headed to the school should approach from Highway 99A off North Highway 99 (coming from behind the gym) to avoid delays.
Only Northview, Vernon Undefeated In District 1-A
October 1, 2010
Only three teams remained undefeated in District 1-A football four weeks into the 2010 season — including the Northview Chiefs.
The Chiefs are 2-0 in the district, while Vernon is 3-0. Freeport and South Walton have each lost one game.
The Chiefs (3-0, 2-0) will travel to Baker (1-3, 1-2) next Friday night in a District 1-A game. Vernon (4-0, 3-0) will be at Freeport (2-1, 2-0) in matchup of undefeateds in District 1-A — meaning one of the two teams will have their first district loss Friday night.
Pictured top: La’Mikal Kyles (#17) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs behind the blocking of Blake McCall (#17) last Friday night. NorthEscambia.comp photos, click to enlarge.
Tonight’s Prep Schedule
October 1, 2010
Here is a schedule of area prep football games tonight in the North Escambia area.
Remember, if you are attending a game, we encourage you to email us scores, stats and/or photos tonight to news@northescambia.com.
Florida
- Northview at Baker
- Tate at Pensacola Catholic
- Sneads at Jay
- Bay at West Florida
- Choctawhatchee at Pensacola
- Washington at Rutherford
Alabama
- Flomaton at Cottage Hill Christian
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Thomasville
- T.R. Miller at Clarke County
- W.S. Neal at Monroe County
- Southern Choctaw at Escambia Academy