Birth: Lawyer James Sims
October 2, 2011
Wes and Kelly Sims of Uriah are proud to announce the birth of Lawyer James Sims. Lawyer was born on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola at 9:02 a.m. He weighed 8-pounds, 3-ounces and was 21 inches long.
Lawyer is the grandson of Billy and Dorthy Sims of McDavid, and Charles “Chuck” and Gayle Aldridge of Century. He is the great-grandson of the late Alton Thomas and Annie Lou Sims of McDavid, Mildred Croley and the late Raymond Croley of Century, the late Leon Aldridge of Prattville, AL, Louise Gardner of Prattville, and the late James Oliver “Pete” and Mary Mathis of Century.
Lawyer was welcomed home by his two big brothers Lane and Layton and his big sister Laurel.
Photos: Jay High Homecoming Parade
October 1, 2011
The Jay High School Royals held their annual Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon.
For a photo gallery from the parade, click here.
Pictured: Friday afternoon’s Jay High School Homecoming Parade. Photos by Kelly Archer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
September 30, 2011
Students of the Month for September have been named for Ernest Ward Middle School. They are (left to right) Kayleigh Linam, seventh grade; Sarah Dutton, eighth grade; and Celeste North, sixth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane – No, It’s Snoopy One
September 30, 2011
“Snoopy One” — one of three MetLife Blimps — was spotted over Atmore late Thursday afternoon.
According to the company, none of the MetLife blimps requires the use of a home base. Together, “Snoopy One” and “Snoopy Two” combine to travel approximately 120,000 miles a year throughout the United States. Traveling with each MetLife blimp is a dedicated 14 member crew: two pilots and twelve crewmen. The ground crew includes electronic engineers, mechanics, licensed radio technicians, and riggers. In addition to these highly specialized personnel, each MetLife blimp operation requires five ground support vehicles; to move the blimp and crew from one location to the next.
The primary focus of the blimp program is providing aerial coverage of sporting and special events. In a typical year, “Snoopy One” and “Snoopy Two” cover approximately 70 events for a variety of networks including NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN and TGC. The blimps can be seen capturing shots of events ranging from the US Open and PGA Championship, to NFL football games across the country.
Pictured above: “Snoopy One” as seen over Highway 21 in Atmore about 4:30 Thursday afternoon. Photo by Kim McCullough for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Bratt, Byrneville Students Learn All About Peanuts
September 29, 2011
Second graders from Bratt and Byrneville Elementary Schools had the chance to learn all about peanuts Wednesday morning — including a hands-on experience in a peanut field within walking distance of Bratt Elementary.
It was all part of a Peanut Field Day sponsored by Escambia County Extension.
“There’s a lot of important things to make peanuts grow,” Bratt Elementary second grader Paige Gibbs said. “And we learned how to find the bugs that like peanuts.”
Extension agricultural experts provided lessons about peanut products, nutrition and the life cycle of the peanut plant. Students had the chance to get their hands dirty and learn the parts of the peanut plant in the field, plus “sweep” the field for pests harmful to peanuts. They also learned about the machinery used for the harvest.
“It’s important for the peanuts to grow,” Gibbs said.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the Peanut Field Day, click here.
Pictured top and inset: Second graders learn how to use insect nets to sweep a peanut field for harmful pests. Pictured below: Farmer Robert Godwin and Extension Service Agent Libbie Johnson explain the growth cycle of peanuts during a hands-on lesson. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Students Learn Fire Safety
September 29, 2011
Molino Park Elementary School students learned all about fire safety this week. The crew of Engine 1819 from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was at the school Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the Molino Park’s annual “Fire Safety Days”. Pictured above:
Hundreds Of Students Gather To Pray At The Pole
September 28, 2011
Hundreds of students gathered to pray at their schools in across the area Wednesday morning during the annual See You at the Pole event.
Students gathered as school began to pray in the non-denominational event. See You at the Pole is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. Students prayed for their school, friends, teachers, government and the nation.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Pictured: Students gather for See You at the Pole at Northview High (top), Ernest Ward Middle (below) and West Florida High School (inset) this morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Football Teams Honor Fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson
September 28, 2011
Several North Escambia football teams are honoring the memory of fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson for the remainder of the season.
The Northview High, Ernest Ward Middle and Northwest Escambia football teams will wear his initials “TN” on the helmets of each player. The football-shaped initial stickers were donated by Ronnie Cloud of the Alabama Wing House in Atmore.
LCpl. Nelson, who grew up in Bratt, was killed in action August 18 in Afghanistan, five weeks after being deployed as an infantry rifleman. His parents, Beckie and Scott Nelson, reside in Bratt. Their daughter is a cheerleader at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School players wore the initials “TN” on their helmets Tuesday night to honor fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson. Northview High and Northwest Escambia players will also wear the initials. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Fall Fishing
September 27, 2011
Residents at Century Care Center kicked off the first full week of fall with a little fishing Monday morning at the Old Mill Pond located at the facility.
Submitted photos by Mae Hildreth for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Names Homecoming Court
September 27, 2011
It’s homecoming week for the Jay High School Royals. Members of the school’s homecoming court are seniors Makayla Paul, Tessa Hendricks, Cara Cassady and Tori Reid. Other members of the JHS Homecoming Court are sophomore Kayla Flowers, junior Sha Kinder and freshman Makenzie Bray.
The Jay homecoming queen will be crowned Thursday morning.
Pictured top: The 2011 Jay High School Homecoming court: (front, L-R) Kayla Flowers, sophomore; Sha Kinder, junior; Makenzie Bray, freshman; (middle L-R) Cara Cassady, senior; Tori Reid, senior; (back, L-R) Makayla Paul, senior; Tessa Hendricks, senior. Submitted photo by Photo by Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.