Rep. Bonner Staffer To Visit
April 28, 2010
A staff member from the office of U.S. Representative Joe Bonner (R-AL) will visit Escambia County (Ala.) on Wednesday to meet with any constituents who who may be experiencing difficulties with the federal government and who are seeking the congressman’s assistance in resolving these problems.
The Bonner staffer will be available at Atmore City Hall between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., and at the Brewton City Hall from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday.
For more information on these visits, please contact Bryan Parker, Bonner’s District Representative, at (251) 943-2073 or (800) 288-8721.
Lady Chiefs Fall In Regionals; NHS, Jay Advance In District
April 27, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs fell 3-2 in Regional play against Sneads tonight. The Northview boys advanced with a 5-2 win over Baker in District play tonight, and the Jay Royals beat Ponce de Leon 12-2
NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage and photos Wednesday morning.
Northview, Jay In Tournament Play Today (With Monday Scores)
April 27, 2010
Area coaches are asking local fans to turn out in force in Bratt or Baker today as Northview and Jay take part regional and district tournaments.
In the Florida High School Athletic Association softball regional quarterfinals, the District 1-2A champion Lady Chiefs take on District 2-2A runner up Sneads at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bratt. Admission is $6 for all ages with no passes.
In the District 1-2A baseball district tournament in Baker, Northview and Jay are the two top seeds, separated only by a coin toss that put Jay in the top spot. Monday, Ponce de Leon beat 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.
Highway 97 At Highway 29 Traffic Delays Expected Wednesday
April 27, 2010
Traffic on Highway 97 at the intersection of Highway 29 will encounter intermittent lane restrictions on Wednesday as crews from Panhandle Grading & Paving perform resurfacing operations.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
This work is part of the $5.7 million resurfacing project on Highway 97 from Highway 95A to the Alabama state line. The 22 mile project is scheduled to be complete in the fall.
Cool Overnight
April 27, 2010
We’ll have clear skies and cool temps for tonight.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89
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.