Jay Vol. Fire Honors Longtime Firefighter Earl Greene As He Retires
April 25, 2018
Earl Greene was recognized Tuesday as he retire from active service with the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. Greene served Jay and the surrounding communities as chaplain and as a firefighter for over 43 years. Pictured: Jay Fire Chief Tony Simmons (left) with Earl Greene. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate FFA Provides 25,920 Meals Of Hope
April 24, 2018
The Tate High School FFA recently worked to help to fight hunger by sponsoring a Meals Of Hope event.
With help from the community and other school organizations, Tate FFA raised over $5,000 – enough money to assemble 25,920 meals. During the event, 170 students, volunteers and teachers assembled in the gym to package meals. The assembled meals will stay in the Gulf Coast area and will be distributed to the needy.
“The members of the Tate FFA were thrilled to be able to help our community in such an impactful way,” Leanne Jenkins, Tate FFA advisor, said.
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Safe Exchange Zone Now Available To Protect Online Buyers, Sellers
April 24, 2018
Atmore now has an “E-commerce Safe Spot” for online buyers and sellers to conduction transactions.
The area’s first e-commerce safe spot with two marked parking spaces is located at on Pensacola Boulevard on the west side of the Atmore Fire Department. The area is monitored by video 24/7.
“We believe that having an area designated for this specific purpose and which is recorded and monitored by the police department will deter those wanting to engage in criminal activity,” Brandi Giger, president of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, said.
Reservations are not necessary, and there is no charge to use the safe spot. City employees, including police officers, will not serve as witnesses or take part in any transaction.
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Bratt’s Donut Boy Serves Up Sweet Thanks To Area Law Enforcement Officers
April 22, 2018
Bratt’s Donut Boy Tyler Carach has delivered doughnuts to thousands of law enforcement officers across the country. On Friday, he was busy in Brewton handing out fresh Krispy Kremes to officers from the Brewton Police Department, East Brewton Police Department, Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Department, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office. He also dropped off doughnuts at the Flomaton and Atmore police departments.
Since buying doughnuts for four Escambia County (FL) deputies at a Bratt convenience in August 2016, Tyler has taken his mission on the road to thank every cop in America with a doughnut. He’s visited departments from Los Angeles to New York.
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Enon Community Cleans Up
April 22, 2018
Enon Baptist Church hosted their first community clean up Saturday morning. Organizers said 16 people cleaned up the roadsides during the event. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Airman Surprises Sisters After Two Years Overseas
April 21, 2018
Three North Escambia students received a big surprise Friday as their older brother in the Air Force returned home on leave after two years in Okinawa Japan.
Noah Coker, a 2016 graduate of Northview High School, surprised his sisters at Bratt Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School.
At Ernest Ward Middle, the surprise occurred in front of a crowded lunchroom. Principal Nancy Perry called seventh grader Britney Kimbler front and center, turned her away from a door as Noah walked in. Britney turned and sprinted to Noah for a big hug.
Pictured above: Ernest Ward seventh grader Britney Kimbler welcomes her brother Noah Coker home Friday afternoon. Pictured below: Noah Coker with his parents Lawanda Coker and David Coker, and sisters Britney Kimler and Abby Coker. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 20, 2018
Jim Allen Elementary School has named students of the month for March. They are Alivia McGlothlin and Kodi Farias. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Students Explore Water Science During ‘STEM In The Gym”
April 19, 2018
The entire gym at Ernest Ward Middle School was turned into a huge science lab Wednesday for “STEM in the Gym: Clean Water Survival Series”. STEM is an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Seventh grade students explored the science of clean water, using kits to filter dirty water, explore distillation and more.
The program was made possible through a grant from the Grants for Excellence program from the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence.
Pictured: STEM in the Gym Wednesday at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Century Sawmill Pageant Winners Announced
April 19, 2018
The Century Lions Club sponsored the annual Century Sawmill Pageant recently. All proceeds are used to benefit vision services for needy children in the Tri-County area.
Pictured above are Overall Queens Leah Smith (left) and scholarship winner Ansley LaSala (Scholarship winner). Not pictured is Mallory Marn.
Other winners were (scroll down):
Teen Miss (14 years old to 12th grade) L to R: 1st–Randi Avery; Queen–Ansley LaSala; 2nd–Whitney Kimbler.
Junior Miss (11 to 13 years old) L to R: 2nd–Nevaeh King; 3rd–Andrea LaSala; Queen–McKenna Simmons; 1st–Ashley Boutwell.
Young Junior Miss (8 to 10 years old) L to R: 3rd–Lyla Calloway; 2nd–Leah Smith; Queen–Lanie Stephens; 1st–Madlyne Saye.
Young Miss (5 to 7 years old) L to R: 1st-Alison Grant; Queen–Layla Schoonover; 2nd–Laurel Wadkins; 3rd Kadahlyn Salter.
Little Miss (2-4 years old) L to R: 1st–Marley Schoonover; Queen-Mallory Marn; 2nd-Raylin Brown; 3rd-Gracelynn Grant.
Baby Miss (0-23 months) L to R: 1st-Jordan Seales; Queen-Tatum Harper Boutwell; 2nd-Annalee Faulk; 3rd-Megan Marn.
Northview Tribal Beat Band Shows Off New Uniforms
April 18, 2018
The Northview High School Tribal Beat band has new uniforms. Each school in the district receives new uniforms every seven years. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
