Hundreds Attend Byrneville Elementary Fall Festival (With Photo Gallery)

November 9, 2024

Hundreds of people attended the annual Byrneville Elementary Fall Festival Friday evening at the school.

The event, organized by the Byrneville PTO, was packed with family-friendly fun, games, and fall festivities. Festival-goers enjoyed an array of activities, including a pirate ship ride, rock climbing, inflatables and more. Attendees testedtheir skills at games such as bull riding and a cake walk. The event also featured a haunted house, face painting, vendors, and a basket auction.

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The festival is a major fundraiser for Byrneville Elementary, with all proceeds supporting school programs and resources.

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Tate High School Honors Veterans At Annual Assembly (With Gallery)

November 8, 2024

Tate High School held their annual Veterans Day Assembly this week. The special event honored Tate’s current and retired faculty veterans, as well as esteemed guests.

It was a moment of reflection and gratitude as guests were greeted with a slideshow displayed images of Tate veterans and their families.

Major James Hill opened the assembly, leading the audience in standing for the National Anthem and the presentation of colors by the Tate JROTC Color Guard.

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The assembly featured moving musical performances by the Tate Chorus, Orchestra, and Band, alongside a solemn presentation of the white table to honor those service members missing in action or still awaiting return. In a touching moment, students were invited to stand if they have a parent currently serving or retired from the military, a reminder of how deep military tradition runs within the Tate community.

The Rho Kappa history honor society unveiled a banner covered in stars, each star representing the name of a Tate graduate who has since joined the military.

“This tradition serves as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedoms and the strong connection Tate High School has to those who serve,” Principal Laura Touchstone said.

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Inez Chancery of McDavid Celebrating 102nd Birthday

November 7, 2024

Inez Chancery of McDavid is celebrating her 102nd birthday this week.

She has five children, eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Friends and family celebrated with her over the weekend at Grace Baptist Church.

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Local Students Attend SEC Soccer Tournament

November 7, 2024

This week, several local schools took field trips to Ashton Brosnaham to watch the SEC Soccer Tournament games, with students from Beulah Middle School, Lipscomb Elementary School and McArthur Elementary School showing their support for the teams.

The tournament continues Thursday with the championship game on Sunday.

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Bratt Elementary Students Learn About Fire Safety

November 5, 2024

The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS recently spent a morning teaching Bratt Elementary School students about fire safety.

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During the event, Bratt Elementary students wear able to see a fire truck, ambulance and other tools used by first responders.

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What’s That Mystery Molino Crop With The Yellow Flowers?

November 4, 2024

We received a lot of emails over the past few days asking about the unique yellow-flowering crop planted at Highway 29 and Highway 97 behind the Tom Thumb in Molino.

The plant is called Sunn Hemp (that’s Crotalaria juncea L for the scientific types).

It is a semi-tropical plant that is grown as a cover crop in the southeast. It’s a legume, growing in a variety of locations and returning nitrogen to the soil. It can also be used as a biomass to produce biofuels.

According to the USDA, sunn hemp can produce over 5,000 pounds of biomass and 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre. It can produce this amount within 60 to 90 days, so it has the potential to build organic matter levels and sequester carbon in the soil. It is known to suppress nematodes.

Pictured: Sun hemp Sunday afternoon at Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge

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Northview Band Members Perform With USA Jaguar Marching Band

November 3, 2024

Six Northview High School Tribal Beat Band members had the opportunity to perform Saturday with the University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Honor Band in Mobile.

The students were able to perform at halftime on the field with the JMB, play in the stands, meet new friends, and experience gameday as a member of the Jaguar Marching Band.

Pictured: (front, L-R) Kayleigh Young and Elizabeth Coleman, (back, L-R) Justin Kinley, Olivia Doyle, Delina Garcia, Brynlie Shaw. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News

Thousands Attend Fall Festivals, Other Thursday Night Events In North Escambia

November 1, 2024

Thousands of people attended fall festivals and other events Thursday night in the North Escambia area.

Organizers said a Fall Festival at the Pine Forest Assembly of God on Highway 297A in Cantonment was a huge success. They estimated over 500 people attended the family friendly event.

Picture: The Fall Festival at the Pine Forest Assembly of God on Highway 297A in Cantonment Thursday night. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.