County Offers Landfill Tour
April 27, 2010
If you want to know what happens to your trash and recyclables at the landfill, there’s a tour for you on Wednesday.
The Escambia County Division of Solid Waste Management will host public tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at the Perdido Landfill at 13009 Beulah Road. Tours will include a look at the recycling center, the landfill and the citizen’s convenience center.
To RSVP or for more information, contact the Division of Solid Waste Management at (850) 937-2160. Walk-ins are welcome.
Big Week For Northview, Jay In Tournament Play
April 26, 2010
Tuesday will be a big day for the sports programs at both Northview and Jay High School.
For the Lady Chiefs, will be a softball regional quarterfinal at home in Bratt. For the Chiefs, it will be game one of District 1-2A baseball tournament 50 miles away in Baker. And for the Jay Royals, it also be the opening day of district baseball play in a tournament that could eventually pit the Royals against the Chiefs.
Softball
The brackets are set for the Florida High School Athletic Association softball regional quarterfinals this week, with the District 1-2A champion Lady Chiefs taking on District 2-2A runner up Sneads at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bratt.
Northview (24-3) is coming off a 5-4, seven inning championship win last Thursday night over the Baker Gators (15-8). Sneads (19-7) lost their district championship game last week to South Walton (19-5) , 1-0 in 10 innings.
The winner of the Northview versus Sneads game will advance to the regional semifinals Friday against the winner of Tuesday’s South Walton and Baker matchup. The regional finals are set for Tuesday, May 4.
Admission for each game during this week’s playoff series at Northview is $6 for all ages.
Baseball
Pairings for the District 1-2A tournament this week in Baker came down to the flip of a coin for four teams, including Northview and Jay.
The Chiefs and the Royals were tied for the spot in the district with Jay getting the number one seed on a coin toss. The Baker Gators took the third seed spot after winning a coin toss with Freeport.
The tournament began Monday with Ponce de Leon beating Freeport 9-8, advancing to play Jay in the first semifinal at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Also Monday, Baker beat Pensacola Christian Academy 8-7, advancing to face Northview at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the second semifinal game.
The tournament championship game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Sunshine Returns For Sunday
April 25, 2010
Our Sunday weather will be much improved over Saturday as sunshine returns to the Gulf Coast.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Relay For Life Going On Now In Century And Atmore
April 24, 2010
Rain is not stopping for Relay for Life events this weekend in Century and Atmore, with both events being held indoors.
Century Relay for Life
Teams participating in this year’s Century Relay for Life include Century Correctional Center, Tina’s Journey, Alger Sullivan Historical Society, Byrneville Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Northview High School, Century Branch Library and The Mud Bugs.
The public is invited to stop by the Relay and enjoy the festivities. T-shirts, cookbooks, food games and more will be available for sale as teams continue to raise money. The Ernest Ward Middle team will be selling their new cookbook for $10 each at the event that is themed “A World with More Birthdays”.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning from the Century Relay for Life.
Here is the remaining schedule for this year’s Century Relay for Life:
- 4:00 Samantha Bryant
- 4:30 KC and the Sunshine Band Cover
- 5:00 Melinda Godwin
- 5:30 Leanne Macks
- 6:15 Suzie Robins
- 8:00 Luminaria Ceremony
Atmore Relay For Life
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Atmore’s Relay for Life started this morning with a Survivor’s Brunch, but a planned parade was canceled due to the weather.
The Atmore Relay for Life has been moved into the Atmore YMCA gym on Pensacola Avenue due to rain.
The theme for this year’s 12-hour Atmore Relay is “Cancer Is No Parade”.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning from the Atmore Relay for Life.
- 4:00 On stage- Sweet Lovin’ Daddy
- 4:30 Team activities
- 5:00 Team Songs on main stage
- 5:30 On stage- TBA
- 6:00 On stage- Barber Shop Quartet
- 7:00 Team activities- So You Think You Can Dance
- 7:30 Team activities
- 8:00 On stage – TBA
- 9:00 REMEMBER
- 10:00 Womanless Beauty Pageant
- 10:45 Team activities
- 11:00 FIGHT BACK!! AWARDS/CLOSING
Pictured top: The Century Relay for Life gets underway Saturday afternoon with a Survivors Lap at the old Century High School. Pictured middle: The Atmore Relay for Life Saturday afternoon in the Atmore YMCA gym. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Updated Forecast: More Rain Possible Tonight; Sunny And Windy Sunday
April 24, 2010
Here is your updated North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sawmill Day Still Set For Today
April 24, 2010
Despite a rainy forecast, organizers still plan to celebrate Sawmill Day today in the historical park on Jefferson Street.
“We are still planning on having it outdoors,” organizer Jerry Simmons said Friday night.
The annual heritage festival will celebrate the roots of the town while raising funds for the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society. The groups museums — including the Leach House, the Boxcar and the Post Office — will be open for free tours.
The “Pictorial History” books published by the group will be for sale, along with books, railroad caps and coffee mugs.
Entertainment planned includes the Jay High Jazz Band, Atmore’s Southern Pride Dancers, Camp Fire boys and girls, the Pilgrim Lodge Youth Choir, the Santa Rosa & Escambia Twirlers, Angie Shelly & Twirltime and more.
The Panhandle Cruisers will display antique and custom automobiles, and there will be vendors featuring a variety of wares.
The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. until at the Historical Park in the Century Historical District on Jefferson Avenue.
Strong Storms Escambia, Santa Rosa
April 23, 2010
A strong thunderstorm will affect Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
At 806 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 2 miles northeast of Cottage Hill…moving east
at 45 mph.
This thunderstorm will affect areas in and around…
Chumuckla…pace…Milton…Bagdad…Milton near Whiting Field…
Allentown…Harold and Berrydale through 900 PM CDT.
The primary threats from this storm are small hail…frequent
lightning…and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Winds this strong could
down small tree limbs or branches and blow around unsecured small
objects. Seek shelter in a safe home or building until the storm has
passed.
Northview Baseball Canceled
April 23, 2010
Tonight’s Northview High School varsity baseball game against Pensacola High School has been canceled due to rain.
Next week, the Chiefs will be on the road in Baker for the District 1-2A tournament.
Jay Pro Rodeo Continues; Get Free Childrens Tickets From NE
April 23, 2010
The 8th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo is scheduled to continue Saturday night, and NorthEscambia.com has free tickets for children 12 and under.
Gates open at 6 p..m. and the rodeo begins at 8 p.m. There will be musical entertainment, plus free moon bounces and activities for the children. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 2-12 and children under 2 are free.
The Jay Pro Rodeo is sponsored by the Jay Quarterback Club, Jay High SGA, FRIENDS (a community service organization) and the Ted May Arena. All proceeds will benefit local youth and Relay for Life.
Click here and print the flier and receive one free admission for a child 12 and under with each paying adult, compliments of NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: The artwork for this year’s Jay Pro Rodeo poster was designed by Jay High School senior Leely Trevino, click to enlarge.
Escambia Changes Animal Tethering Laws
April 23, 2010
The Escambia County Commission Thursday night approved an ordinance amendment that would restrict how and when dogs can be tethered in the county.
The ordinance will require dogs to have a shelter large enough to stand up, turn around, lie down and stretch comfortably.
Tethering of animals over six months old will be allowed, if the ordinance is approved, if the animal is within eyesight of the owner and the tethering system is at least six feet long, below 1/16 the weight of the animal and fitted with a proper collar. The animal can not be tethered during extreme weather or while it is sick.
There are additional requirements set forth in the ordinance. To read the ordinance, click here.