Back To School Forecast: Chance Of Rain
August 18, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office: Top Five Back To School Safety Tips
August 18, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is offered the follow five back to school safety tips:
- More cars will be on the road – leave the house earlier than normal to give yourself extra time, and be a patient driver!
- Watch for children walking to and from school – be extra cautious as you approach, sometimes kids get distracted, or while playing with friends may veer onto the roadways.
- School crossing guards will be out in force – please pay attention to them!
- School buses have precious cargo on board – obey the school bus right-of-way laws!
- Obey school zone speed limits – law enforcement will be patrolling these areas!
Wahoos Shut Out 4-0 In Series Opener
August 18, 2014
Despite a strong start from Daniel Corcino, the Wahoos were shut out by Jose Urena and the Jacksonville Suns 4-0 on Sunday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
The Suns took the lead in the third when Austin Barnes doubled home Austin Nola from first base with one out. They cruised from then on adding an insurance run against Corcino in the seventh and scoring two more in the eighth to put the game away.
The Wahoos biggest threat came in sixth. Pensacola put runners at second and third with only one, out but couldn’t score.
Corcino kept the Wahoos in the game over his seven strong innings on the mound. He allowed just three hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. The right-hander retired the Suns in order three times but Pensacola couldn’t provide him any offensive support.
Urena was outstanding on the mound for the Suns. He held the Blue Wahoos to just one hit over his first five innings. Yorman Rodriguez led the game off with a single for Pensacola, and the Wahoos didn’t get another hit until Brodie Greene’s double with one out in the sixth inning. Urena earned the win after working 7.0 shutout innings. He allowed just three hits and two walks with five strikeouts.
Pensacola will try to even the series on Monday night in Jacksonville. RHP Tim Adleman (3-6, 3.10) is expected to start for Pensacola against Suns starter RHP Jay Rogers (6-5, 4.06). First pitch is set for 5:05 p.m.
by Tommy Thrall
Farm Share Provides Food For Families In Need
August 17, 2014
A free food giveaway was held Saturday in Century.
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, the AmeriCorps Coalition of Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties and Farm Share hosted the free food distribution event for residents of the Century and North Escambia areas.
Assisted by volunteers, Farm Share distributed fresh produce and food for about 300 families in need. As the event opened, the line of vehicles waiting for food stretched as far as could be seen down Pond Street. Some people even arrived on foot, pulling wagons.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Young Marines Honor The Memory Of LCpl Travis M. Nelson
August 17, 2014
A young Travis Nelson of Bratt grew up in a military family and had two things on his mind — fishing and growing up to join the military.
He lived that dream, spending many days at his favorite fishing spots. At 14, he joined the Young Marines of Pensacola. By age 19, he had made it from Bratt to the front lines in Afghanistan as a United States Marine. It was there in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, that LCpl Travis M. Nelson lost his life in August 2011 defending the freedom of his family, friends and the America he loved so much.
Saturday, the Young Marines of Pensacola gathered at the LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park on Highway 4 in Bratt, near Nelson’s childhood home, to honor one of their own that paid the ultimate price.
The Young Marines, boys and girls ages 8 to 18, stood silently at attention as a wreath was placed at the park’s memorial to Nelson. Then they posed for a photo, the Young Marines and the memorial to a fallen Marine.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Improvement Association Provides Free School Supplies
August 17, 2014
The Cantonment Improvement Committee’s annual Back to School Bash was held Saturday. The event included free school supplies and a hot lunch at Carver Park.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Softball Tourney Benefits Chiefs Football
August 17, 2014
The Northview High School Quarterback Club held a double elimination coed softball tournament Saturday at Showalter Park in Century. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Northview Chiefs football program.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Tribal Beat Band Car Wash
August 17, 2014
Members of the Northview High School Tribal Beat Band held a car wash Saturday morning in Century. The band members will held another car wash next Saturday, August 23, at Marvin’s Home Improvement on Lindberg Avenue in Atmore. Proceeds from the events go toward the band’s expenses, such as travel.
Pictured: A Northview High School Tribal Beat Band car was Saturday morning in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
1st Day Of School: Supply Lists, Bus Routes
August 17, 2014
Monday is the first day of school in Escambia County.
For a school supply list, click here.
For school bus routes and traffic laws, click here.
Pictured top: Bratt Elementary School fifth grade teacher Lee Cassady prepares Friday for the first day of school. Pictured below: First grade teacher Pamela Trice finishes a bulletin board Friday at Bratt Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino ‘Day Of Hope’ Provides Free School Supplies, Groceries, Haircuts And More
August 17, 2014
A free “Day of Hope” provided free school supplies, food and an encouraging word Saturday in Molino.
Hundreds of people lined up outside Victory Assembly of God Church on Highway 29 to wait for a backpack, groceries and free haircuts. Church members met with each attendee and offered prayer and words of encouragement for the upcoming school year.
“It turned out to be a very big day,” Victory Assembly Pastor Jeff McKee said. “We have been able to help a lot of people.”
The church also provided a free lunch for attendees.
Pictured top: Just a few of the hundreds that lined up for free school supplies and free groceries Saturday at Victory Assembly in Molino. Pictured inset: Picking out a free Hello Kitty backpack. Pictured below: Getting a free back to school haircut. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
