Cat Country 98.7 Named CMA Station Of The Year
October 11, 2017
Pensacola’s locally-owned country radio station, CatCountry 98.7, has been named 2017 Radio Station of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA).
Keith Urban called morning show hosts Brent and Candy to announce the win Tuesday. This is the first time Cat Country 98.7 has won the coveted CMA Station of the Year award.
CatCountry 98.7 personalities Brent and Candy were also nominated by the CMA for the 2017 Radio Personalities of the Year for The Cat Pak Morning Show. Brent & Candy’s CatPak Morning Show is “Live & Local” 5-10 a.m. Monday-Friday on CatCountry 98.7 and on www.CatCountry987.com.
The CMA Awards will air on WEAR ABC 3 on November at 7 p.m. Brent and Candy will be broadcasting live from Nashville in the days leading up to the awards show.
“This incredible honor and recognition from the Country Music Association is a direct reflection on our community. Every part of our submission to the CMA has something to do with you. CatCountry 98.7 is so proud to be locally owned and operated by Dave and Mary Hoxeng. It is our privilege to serve in times of need and times of joy. You are our family and to be recognized as such on a national level is a great and heartfelt honor,” Brent Lane.
Entries Still Being Accepted For Friday’s Northview Homecoming Parade
October 10, 2017
Entries are still being accepted for the Northview High School Homecoming Parade this Friday, October 13.
The parade will line up at 12:30 p.m. and travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by October 10.
Contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 or email pbyars@escambia.k12.fl.us for more information.
The Northview Homecoming Meal to benefit the Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship Fund will be a BBQ plate with a pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookies and a drink for $7. The meal will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Friday at the football stadium concession stand.. Served by the Northview High School FFA Alumni.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 13 against the Catholic Crusaders.
Pictured: The 2016 Northview High Homecoming Parade in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Students Learn About Fire Safety
October 9, 2017
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue presented a fire safety program Friday at Bratt Elementary School.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bonus Gallery: Northview And Jay Bands And Cheerleaders
October 7, 2017
The Northview Chiefs visited the Jay Royals Friday night.
For a photo gallery featuring the Northview and Jay bands and cheerleaders, click here.
For a photo game action story and photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Graffiti Bridge Painted For National 4-H Week
October 6, 2017
The Cool Clovers 4-H Club in Escambia County painted the “graffiti bridge” Thursday to mark National 4-H week. The Escambia County Commission recently proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week in Escambia County. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Royals Name Homecoming Court
October 5, 2017
Members of the Jay High School Homecoming Court have been named. They are (L-R) Emily Brown, junior; Makenna Locklin, freshman; Kameryn Lewis, senior; Kolby Bray, senior; Autumn Ates, senior; Briannah Lowe, senior; and Lydia Bell, sophomore. Jay will celebrate Homecoming Week October 16-20, with the Royals hosting J.U. Blacksher (Uriah, AL) on the 20th. Prior to homecoming, Jay will host the Northview Chiefs this Friday night and have an open night on October 13. Courtesy photo for NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Annual Inspection Held (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2017
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face to face scrutiny with a Navy captain.
Cap. Mark Goto, Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Operational Training Center, NAS Pensacola, conducted the inspection. The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. The commander also conducted a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
One by one, Capt. Goto went face to face with each cadet, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience and conducting a complete inspection of their uniform.
“I want you to think big dream, set big goals, and decide today where you want to take that journey,” Goto told the cadets.
“Make this world…a better place,” he said.
Northview’s NJROTC is led by Company Commander Cadet LCDR Oscar Rodriguez and Executive Officer Cadet Lt. Wyatt Morris.
For a photo gallery from the inspection, click here.
Several cadets were promoted during Wednesday’s review:
Exemplary Personal Appearance award/ribbon:
Cadet Rebekah Amerson
Cadet Haley Black
Cadet Destiny Braddock
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet Lance McLaughin
Cadet Andria Odom
Cadet Maxwell Odom
Cadet Kyle Sconiers
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Joshua Wilson
The following cadets were recognized for their “Superior Performance” in the unit. They were given a command coin by Capt. Goto.
Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
Cadet Hayley Ward
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Maggie Lane
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet David Lamb
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Seventh Graders Vote On Their Favorite Things
October 5, 2017
Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School voted on their “My Favorite Things” on Wednesday.
The 463 students cast their ballots on real voting machines provided by the office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, providing them an opportunity to learn about the voting process.
Winners of the Ransom Middle School seventh grade vote on “My Favorite Things” were:
Automaker – Chevrolet
College – Alabama
Fast Food – Chick-Fil-A
President – Donald Trump
Music – Hip Hop
Sport – Football
School Subject – P.E.
(Complete results are at the bottom of this page.)
Pictured: Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School cast their vote for “My Favorite Things”. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NorthEscambia.com Is Best Of The Coast ‘Best Website’ Runner-up
October 5, 2017
NorthEscambia.com joins CatCountry98.7 as runner-ups in the Independent News Best of the Coast “Best Website” category.
We are extremely humbled at the honor, and wish to thank our readers for being part of the NorthEscambia.com family. We would also like to offer our congratulations to our friends, news partners and “Best of the Coast” winners at Cat Country 98.7 including Candy Cullerton and Brent Lane, NewsRadio 1620 including morning host Andrew McKay, and WEAR 3 including Christina Leavenworth and Sue Straughn.
Tate High Cheerleaders Selling Business Discount Cards
October 4, 2017
The Tate High School Aggie Cheerleaders are currently selling business discount cards for $20.
The cards provide discounts an numerous businesses, including Vallarta, Tokyo, Zaxby’s, Arby’s, Waffle House and Deluna Lanes.
Tate students can purchase cards by seeing Nikki Gill in Room 52 or Annie Wiggins in Room 11. Interested persons outside the school can email tatehighcheer@gmail.com for purchasing details.
Funds will be used by the team for competitions, travel fees for buses and equipment.
Click here to see the card; click here to see more information.
Pictured above: Sherrie Swenson, Hagyn Helton and Kally White with the Tate Cheerleader Discount Card. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.