Labor Day Closings
September 6, 2010
The following will be closed for today’s Labor Day holiday:
- All county offices in Escambia and Santa Rosa
- All city offices, including Century and Jay
- Schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa
- All public libraries, including Jay and Century
- Florida state offices
- All federal offices
- All post offices
- No bus service from ECAT, except for Pensacola Beach trolleys
- Pensacola State College
- University of West Florida
- The USPS retail windows. No carrier delivery. No mail collected from boxes. Express Mail will be delivered.
Trash Service
There will be no change in ECUA trash or recycling service. Most ECUA customers in North Escambia will have their usual Tuesday trash and recycling service.
Century Council Meeting Postponed
September 6, 2010
Tonight’s regular first Monday meeting of the Century Town Council has been postponed due to the Labor Day holiday.
The council will meet next Monday night, September 13, at 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall.
FHP Continues Labor Day Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown
September 6, 2010
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing the national “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign through the Labor Day holiday. The Patrol is joining thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Florida’s roadways in an effort to save lives.
“Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but also the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant,” said FHP Director, Colonel John Czernis. “Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees, time away from work and dozens of other expenses. Do not take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you can expect to be under arrest.”
The Labor Day holiday caps off the summer season for many, and historically travel increases with people driving to celebrate with friends and family. In addition to the national enforcement campaign, the Patrol has participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the four-day holiday weekend. The operation involves all 50 state police and highway patrol organizations across the United States.
All uniformed FHP personnel, including those normally assigned to administrative duties, patroled interstates and other major state roads during the four-day holiday period. FHP Auxiliary and Reserve troopers also will volunteer to augment the Patrol this weekend. The Patrol aims to increase its presence throughout Florida in an effort to deter traffic violations and to enhance services to motorists who break down while traveling or who need other assistance. Please remember to dial *FHP (*347) from your cell phone to contact FHP to report an aggressive or impaired driver or to request roadside assistance.
The Patrol reminds motorists that Florida’s primary safety belt law authorizes law enforcement officers to stop and cite motorists solely for failure to buckle up. Also, be sure to move over for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the road. If you are unable to change lanes safely, slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit, or to five mph if the speed limit is 20 mph or less
Veterans Group To Hold Labor Day Picnic
September 6, 2010
A local veterans group is inviting everyone in the North Escambia area to a Labor Day picnic today.
Atmore VFW Post 7016 will hold their annual Labor Day Picnic from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m today. Hotdog plates will be $3, and 5×7 photos will be available for $5. There will also be an information booth to learn more about the VFW.
Atmore VFW Post 7016 is located 206 West Ashley Street in Atmore.
Warm And Dry
September 6, 2010
The next few days look warm and dry. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 5 mph becoming south.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Great Weather Continues
September 5, 2010
Great Labor Day weekend weather will continue with a low near 60 tonight.
Here is your North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight…Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 62. Southeast winds around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Labor Day…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Monday Night…Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
- Tuesday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
- Wednesday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
- Thursday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Thursday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
- Friday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Friday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
- Saturday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Saturday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
- Sunday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Perfect Weekend Weather — Low Of 55 Tonight?
September 4, 2010
We are in for near perfect Labor Day weekend weather, with lower daytime humidity and cooler overnight lows.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
- Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Today’s College Football TV Schedule
September 4, 2010
It’s the first weekend of the college football season. Here is a complete schedule of all the games on TV today:
Saturday’s Games
Eastern Illinois at Iowa, 11 a.m., Big Ten Network
Miami, Ohio, at Florida, 11 a.m., ESPN
Samford at Florida State, 11 a.m., ESPNU
Western Michigan at Michigan State, 11 a.m., ESPN2
Youngstown State at Penn State, 11 a.m., Big Ten Network
Louisiana-Lafayette at Georgia, 11:21 a.m., CW
Illinois at Missouri, 11:30 a.m., FSSO
Appalachian State at Chattanooga, 2 p.m., SPSO
Connecticut at Michigan, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2
Jacksonville State at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m., CSS
Kentucky at Louisville, 2:30 p.m., ABC 3
Purdue at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC 15
North Texas at Clemson, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU
Texas at Rice, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
Arkansas State at Auburn, 6 p.m., FSSO
Memphis at Mississippi State, 6 p.m., ESPNU
San Jose State at Alabama, 6 p.m., Pay-per-view only in Alabama
Washington at Brigham Young, 6 p.m., CBS CSN
Northwestern at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m., CSS
Oregon State vs. TCU (Arlington, Texas), 6:45 p.m., ESPN
LSU vs. North Carolina (Atlanta), 7 p.m., ABC 3
Cincinnati at Fresno State, 9 p.m., ESPN2
Wisconsin at UNLV, 10 p.m., Versus
Sunday’s Games
Delaware State vs. Southern, 11 a.m., ESPN
Tulsa at East Carolina, 1 p.m., ESPN2
SMU at Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
Monday’s Games
Maryland vs. Navy (Baltimore), 3 p.m., ESPN
Boise State vs. Virginia Tech (Landover, Md.), 7 p.m., ESP
Preview: Northview Vs. Graceville
September 3, 2010
The Northview Chiefs have their sights set on a playoff appearance this year, the second year at the helm for Coach Sid Wheatley.
The Chiefs lost five senior starters on the offense. Overall, the team lost 20 seniors from last year’s 7-3 season.
“It’s a gradual process, but I think we have them at the level they need to be at,” Wheatley said of his younger team. Brandon Sheet, a junior, will be called upon to lead the team at quarterback. There is just one senior — Tyler Brooks — starting on defense.
Young team or not, Wheatley said his Chiefs will be ready when the get off the bus in Graceville. Long road trips are tough, but the second-year head coach said Northview travels better than most teams.
Wheatley knows that Graceville will be ready tonight in the non-district game, thinking about last year’s 34-16 Northview win.
“Graceville may have a little revenge on their mind from last year where we were able to get out in front of them kind of quick. So I’m sure they have that on their mind and would like to make amends,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of good athletes; they’ve got some good size up front, so it’s going to be tough.”
Pictured: Northview High School Head Coach Sid Wheatley addresses fans Thursday night at the school. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Down Home Fun: Barrineau Park Music Night
September 3, 2010
There will be lots of good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free. The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are Fowler & Holland and Rowell Bluegrass.
The singing starts at 7:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured: Rowell Bluegrass will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.