UWF Earns #3 Seed in NCAA Playoffs, Awarded First-Ever Home Playoff Game
November 16, 2021
The UWF football team was awarded the No. 3 seed in Super Region 2 of the 2021 NCAA Division 2 Football Championship.
UWF will face Newberry at Blue Wahoos Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday.
UWF is 9-1 on the year and shared the Gulf South Conference championship at 6-1 following Saturday’s 61-42 win over Valdosta State. The Argos have one of the top offenses in the country, ranking fourth with 497.4 yards of total offense and seventh in passing offense at 331.2 yards per game. Their 45.9 points per game are second nationally.
The Argonauts are making their third appearance in the NCAA Playoffs and have a 9-1 all-time record, making them the winningest team in D2 history at .900.
Newberry went 9-2 this year and won the South Atlantic Conference title with a 7-1 record. UWF has never faced the Wolves but is 3-0 in postseason play against SAC schools, defeating Wingate twice in first round games and Lenoir-Rhyne in the 2019 region final.
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices are $25 for Argo Club and Priority 1 seating, $20 for Priority 2 seating and $15 for Priority 3 in the sideline bleachers.
Tickets will go on sale Monday morning. UWF season ticket holders will have until Wednesday at Noon CST to purchase their existing seat(s) before they are released to the public. Contact the UWF Ticket Office at (850) 474-ARGO (2746) for more information.
Blue Wahoos Stadium gates will open at Noon and parking lots will open at 9 a.m.
PARKING INFORMATION
Fans can use their Valdosta State (Game 5) Parking Pass for all 2021 NCAA Playoff Games at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Lots 4 & 5 across the street from Community Maritime Park will still be $10 per vehicle at home games similar to the regular-season. Recreational vehicles can park in Lot 5 for $30. Handicapped parking is available in Lot 3 for $10.
Photo: Morgan Givens/UWF for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay High’s Alayna Lowery Has Signed With UWF Softball
November 16, 2021
Jay High School’s Alayna Lowery has signed a softball scholarship with The University of West Florida Argos. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Delta Adds Nonstop Flight From Pensacola To New York
November 16, 2021
Delta Air Lines has announced it will begin daily, nonstop service from Pensacola International Airport to LaGuardia Airport on December 18.
The Atlanta-based carrier says the service is scheduled to run through May 4, 2022.
LaGuardia Airport, located in the Queens Borough of New York City, is the third busiest airport in New York, offering connections to Richmond, Virginia; Detroit, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota, and many other destinations.
Delta’s daily flight will be operated by Republic Airways on the ERJ 175. The flight will arrive in Pensacola at 11:30 a.m. CST and depart for New York at 12:30 p.m. CST. Typical flight time is 2.5 hours.
ECUA Sewer Averaging Begins Today. Here’s What That Means For Your Bill.
November 15, 2021
The Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s sewer averaging period begins today.
If you are an ECUA mainland residential wastewater customer, your annual sewer charges are based on the average number of gallons of water used in your household during the period.
ECUA’s sewer averaging period begins with each residential customer’s first meter reading on or after November 15 (including ECUA sewer customers whose water service is received from another water provider). The length of the sewer averaging period is 90 day. If you have a separate irrigation meter, the water used through the irrigation meter is not included in the sewer averaging calculation.
“Since your actual water consumption during this period will determine your sewer charge for the next twelve months, it is important to check all indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures for leaks. Water wasted due to leaks will affect your monthly water and sewer charges. Most leaks are easy to identify but sometimes, it takes a little creativity to track them down,” ECUA said.
Here are some quick tips to reduce water usage now, and save all year on ECUA sewer charges:
- You need to lubricate, adjust or replace the flush handle if you have to jiggle it to stop the water from running after you flush. The “stuck” handle may be causing the stopper to stay open, allowing water to flow into the bowl.
- Confirm a suspected leak in your toilet’s plumbing by putting several drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes, and if the colored water shows up in the bowl, there is a leak in the tank. Check the toilet’s stopper ball for wear by removing the toilet lid, flushing the toilet, and rubbing the bottom of the stopper with your finger. If the rubber rubs off or crumbles, it is time to replace the stopper.
- Water the lawn and garden only when necessary. ECUA recommends that our customers irrigate between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., an optimum off-peak time.
- Make sure that outside spigots are not forgotten in the “on” position.
- Cut down on the frequency of at-home car washing, or use a commercial car wash.
- Make sure you have a full load before running the washer or dishwasher.
- Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth or shave.
A Tribute To Veterans Held At Cantonment’s Carver Park (With Photo Gallery)
November 15, 2021
The Cantonment Improvement Committee and the Ascend Cares Foundation presented “A Tribute to Veterans” Sunday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment.
The event featured reflections on military service from Rev. Timothy Chandler, USMC, retired, from Bush Street Church; Terry Thomas, U.S. Navy, retired, a Bronze Star recipient; Evangelist Sharon Herrins, U.S. Air Force, retired, from Providence Baptist Church; and author David Trombly, USMC, retired. The event also included the presentation of colors by Tate High School AJROTC, prayers, patriotic music, a memorial tribute to deceased service members, and more.
Nearly 100 people attended the event, the first veterans program held by the CIC at Carver Park.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Louis Street In Cantonment Closed For A Month
November 15, 2021
Louis Street in Cantonment will be closed for about a month beginning Monday.
Louis Street (Highway 297A) will be closed between Washington Street and Lincoln Street for drainage improvements and road widening, according to Escambia County.
Construction is expected to be completed by December 15.
Local traffic will be detoured in the surrounding neighborhood. All other through traffic should use County Road 97 between Muscogee Road and Kingsfield Road.
Pictured: Looking north (above) and south (below) on Louis Street from Lincoln Street Sunday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com graphic and photos, click to enlarge.
Bonus Gallery: Northview Chiefs Band, Cheerleaders And More
November 15, 2021
The Northview Chiefs defeated Bozeman Friday night in Bratt.
For a bonus photo gallery with the band, cheerleaders and more, click or tap here.
For an action photo gallery, click or tap here.
And click here for a game summary.
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Northview NJROTC Wins Weekend Orienteering Meet
November 15, 2021
The Northview High School NJROTC took first place overall in a weekend orienteering meet at Blakeley State Park near Spanish Fort.
The Northview cadets also took first in male varsity, second in male junior varsity, and second in female intermediate.
Michael Cody took the top spot in varsity, with Ethan Kilburn and John Bashore coming in third and fourth. Erich Amerson took the second spot on junior varsity, and Dallon Rackard was fifth.
Sarius Davis, Raven Mccarthy and Shelby Kent took second, third and fifth place, respectively, in the female intermediate race.
Orienteering involves navigation with a map and compass with a goal of getting from point to point in the fastest time possible.
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Florida Gas Pries Drift Lower
November 15, 2021
Florida gas prices drifted lower last week, as the price of crude took another back step.
Florida pump prices averaged $3.27 per gallon on Sunday. The state average declined one cent last week, and has declined a total of four cents per gallon since the beginning of November.
In Escambia County, the average gallon of unleaded gas as $3.28. In North Escambia, the lowest price Sunday night was $3.17 at a station of Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, prices were as low as $3.06 on Nine Mile Road.
So far this month, crude has mostly struggled to maintain strength, logging three consecutive weekly declines. Friday’s settlement of $80.79 per barrel was down 4% ($2.97) from three weeks ago, thus lowering the cost of producing gasoline.
Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firefighters, NWE Coach Greg Gibson During Record Breaking Fish Fry
November 14, 2021
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored a late community member, a retiring officer and a firefighter during a record-breaking fish fry Saturday.
There were 897 catfish or grilled chicken plates sold — the highest total on record in the 52 years of the event.
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The 2021 Community Service Award was awarded posthumously to Greg Gibson. The president of Northwest Escambia (NWE) Chiefs Football and Cheer since 2013 passed away in August.
“He has changed many lives. His memory and actions will continue changing people’s lives forever,” Walnut Hill Chief Kevin Mininger said about Greg Gibson Saturday before presenting the award to his wife, Sylvia Gibson.
Diann Stewart, who is retiring from the department, was named Officer of the Year. She began her service in July 1992 as an EMT and CPR and first responder lead trainer. She has been a firefighter, a fire lieutenant and a fire captain. Her husband, former Walnut Hill Fire Chief Robert Stewart, passed away in 2012.
“She still gave her time unselfishly for nine more years,” current Mininger said. “We would like to thank her for the dedication and willingness to serve our community.”
Austin Snyder was named Walnut Hill Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters.
Proceeds from the event are used by the department for equipment and to assist displaced fire victims.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
