Public Can Now Reserve Parts Of New Navy Federal Recreation Center
December 12, 2023
Navy Federal Credit Union is now allowing members of the public to reserve areas of their Recreation Center.
A ribbon cutting was held in early November for the facility located on the west side of Navy Federal’s Beulah Campus along Nine Mile Road.
Reservable Spaces include:
- Pavilion
- Multi-Purpose Field (7v7 Soccer, Flag Football, Softball)
- Basketball Court
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Pickleball Courts (1&2)
- Informal Lawn
As of now, the community can reserve those select areas Monday-Friday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 9 pm. These select spaces can be reserved up to 1 month in advance. QR codes are also located on signage in front of each space, taking users to the reservation link, availability calendar and feedback form.
The community is encouraged to check the reservation calendar for availability to ensure any reservations held are honored. Starting in early 2024, the public will be also be able to reserve those spaces during Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Florida School Grades Released; How Did Your Child’s School Score?
December 12, 2023
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on Monday released school grades for the 2022-23 school year. For the fourth consecutive year, Escambia County earned an overall grade of “B”.
Four elementary schools earned an “F” — Montclair Elementary, Warrington Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary, and the Global Learning Academy.
“These latest school grades come as no surprise, as we have been aware for quite some time about the changes the state was making to the grading formula this year,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Because the number of components for each school’s grade calculation was decreased by four, changes, both positive and negative, were to be expected.
“Hopefully, next year, the state will go back to something similar to the original formula, so we can get a more accurate snapshot of the progress being made by our schools,” continued Leonard. “Make no mistake, we still have challenges, but we are more determined than ever to address those long-standing issues and work hard to prepare our students for their best possible futures.”
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Hellen Caro Elementary – A
N. B. Cook Elementary – A
Cordova Park Elementary – A
Pine Meadow Elementary – A
Pleasant Grove Elementary – A
A. K. Suter Elementary – A
Molino Park Elementary – A
Kingsfield Elementary – A
Pensacola Beach Elementary , Inc – A
Jim Allen Elementary – B
Bratt Elementary – B
Scenic Heights Elementary – B
Beulah Elementary – B
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary – B
Blue Angels Elementary – B
Byrneville Elementary , Inc. – B
Bellview Elementary – C
Ferry Pass Elementary – C
Myrtle Grove Elementary – C
Navy Point Elementary – C
Oakcrest Elementary – C
Sherwood Elementary – C
C. A. Weis Elementary – C
West Pensacola Elementary – C
Reinhardt Holm Elementary – C
Longleaf Elementary – C
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary – C
Brentwood Elementary – D
Ensley Elementary – D
O. J. Semmes Elementary – D
Montclair Elementary – F
Warrington Elementary – F
Lincoln Park Elementary – F
Global Learning Academy – F
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Brown Barge Middle – A
Ransom Middle – B
Ernest Ward Middle – B
Ferry Pass Middle – C
J. H. Workman Middle – C
Jim C. Bailey Middle – C
Beulah Middle – C
Beulah Academy of Science – C
Bellview Middle – D
Warrington Middle – D
HIGH SCHOOLS
West Florida High – A
J. M. Tate High – B
Escambia High – C
Pensacola High – C
Pine Forest High – C
Washington high – C
Northview High – C
State Attorney To Review Escambia Commissioner’s Text Messages For Any Sunshine Law Violations
December 12, 2023
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden confirmed Monday that her office is reviewing text messages of Escambia County Commissioners after allegations were made that improper communications occurred in violation of the Sunshine Law.
“My office has recently received several inquiries, concerns, and allegations that communications between some of the Escambia County Commissioners which required public notice may have been improper,” Madden said in a release.
“The Florida Sunshine Law is an important tool for ensuring transparency and accountability in government. It helps to protect the public’s right to know and to participate in the decision-making process. Open government is the core of our democratic principles,” Madden continued.
“My office will be reviewing the allegations we have received, including all available government communications, to determine if further investigation is warranted.”
Century To Close Ivey Street On Wednesday
December 12, 2023
The Town of Century will close the road at 9520 Ivey Street, Lot 9 and East State Line Road from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, in order to install a sewer line.
Drivers should detour using East Cottage Street, accoridng to the town.
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Front End Loader Stolen, Burned In Flomaton
December 12, 2023
Flomaton Police are seeking information from the public after a front end loader was stolen and later set ablaze.
The front end loader was stolen early Monday morning from the former Air Products property on Railroad Street and driven along Junction and Dixon roads to Old Fannie Road. The loader was then parked in a curve at Old Fannie Road and Welka Road near the railroad tracks. Several parts were stolen from the loader before it was set on fire.
The Flomaton Fire Department responded to extinguish the blaze, and Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue was called for assistance about 5:40 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811.
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Here Are The Road Work Construction Spots To Watch This Week
December 11, 2023
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) Resurfacing from Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) to west of Pine Forest Road (State Road (S.R.) 297) - Drivers may encounter nighttime lane closures between Nine Mile Road and Pine Forest Road, Sunday, Dec. 10 through Thursday, Dec. 14 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to one outside travel lane in each direction between Rudolph Street and Green Street. The shift will be in place through the end of the year as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage will be in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (S.R. 298) Resurfacing from north of U.S. 98 to east of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) – Drivers will encounter daytime and nighttime lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 15 as crews perform signing and pavement marking work.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through the end of the year as crews replace the Canoe Creek bridge. Traffic is directed through a 5.6-mile detour using Bratt Road to Pine Barren Road, then back to C.R. 4.
- Quintette Road – resurfacing from Highway 95A to the Santa Rosa County line begins Monday, December 11.
- Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), from north of Interstate 10 (I-10) to Davis Highway - Northbound traffic, between Pelican Lane and Scenic Ridge Drive, is shifted to the inside so crews can perform construction activities. The shift will remain in place until the work on the shoulder is completed. During construction, one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction and left turns will be permitted.
- S.R. 296 (Brent Lane) Routine Maintenance from North Davis Highway to Evergreen Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures Tuesday, Dec 12 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for maintenance on sewer main.
- I-10 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Davis Highway Overpass – Motorists will encounter intermittent westbound lane closures Thursday, Dec. 14 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River - The outside (right) lane of U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 15 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, Dec. 10, through Friday, Dec. 15, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- S.R. 87 Resurfacing from Hickory Hammock Road (C.R. 184) to Technology Avenue – Drivers may encounter intermittent S.R. 87 southbound lane closures, between Technology Avenue and Hickory Hammock Road, Monday, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for turn lane construction.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
‘Real Life Grinch’ Destroys Business Windows Across Block of Downtown Atmore
December 11, 2023
The Atmore Community joined together Sunday in a recovery effort after a man described as a “Grinch’ shattered or busted out the glass windows and doors of numerous downtown South Main Street businesses just hours before the town’s Christmas parade.
Shawn Edward Brown was quickly developed as a suspect and booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton without bond early Sunday afternoon.He was charged with 11 counts of first degree criminal mischief and third degree burglary.
Officers learned he was in a vacant building in the 200 block of West Louisville Avenue. Police said Brown broke a window pane to the front door, unlocked the door and entered the building. He then damaged several walls.
According to the non-profit Main Street Atmore organization, windows or doors were damaged at a list of locations on South Main Street:
- We Care Thrift Store
- Lance’s Outlet
- Hawt Mess Boutique
- Strand Theatre
- Encore
- Atmore News
- Tot Shop
- Atmore Flower Shop
- Williams Station Embroidery
- building owners John Kipper and Andy Anderson
Many of the downtown storefront windows were decorated with Christmas displays.
The Pride of Atmore group canceled a Sunday afternoon showing of “The Grinch” due to safety concerns over shattered glass. A group of citizens worked to organize an effort to cover boarded up windows with Christmas wrapping paper prior to the Christmas parade.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience. A real life grinch of a fit decided to hurt every business and business owner on the south west corner of downtown Atmore,” the group said.
Main Street Atmore made an immediate offer of $500 for each business to help with repair efforts with the possibility of additional grants or funds to come in the future. The non-profit was also soliciting tax-deductible donations mailed to Main Street Atmore, 201 Louisville Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502.
Tate Aggies Baseball Team Gifts Books, Reads To O.J. Semmes Elementary Students
December 11, 2023
The Tate High School Aggies baseball team visited O.J. Semmes Elementary School Friday, gifting books and reading to kindergarten students.
In addition to the books, the Aggies also provided cookies and juice.
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Spelling Bee Winners Announced
December 11, 2023
Escambia County Public Schools has announced the winners from the 48th Annual Sandy Sansing Spelling Bee.
Mason Shiueh, a fifth-grade student at Kingsfield Elementary School, emerged as the champion, showcasing an exceptional command of the English language and spelling prowess.
Ty Hagan, a fifth-grade student from Byrneville Elementary, was the second-place finalist and Aria Hungerford, a fifth-grade student from Sherwood Elementary, as the third-place finalist.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
December 11, 2023
Northview High has named their Students of the Month for November. They are Xyria Henry Martin and Sophia Ann Marie Jones.
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