Music Night At Barrineau Park
September 5, 2008
Southern Sounds and Whistlestop will take to the stage tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
Both groups will preform a variety of bluegrass, gospel and country tunes will their excellent style of harmony and instrumentals.
Music Night at Barrineau Park is family friendly event, free and open to the public.
No alcohol is permitted, and there is not smoking in or near the building. The event takes place in the auditorium with soft chairs and modern sound system. Snacks and drinks will be available from the snack bar.
Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy an evening of music and fun with friends and neighbors. The music begins at seven p.m. and usually continues until after nine.
Pictured above: Whistlestop. Pictured below: Southern Sounds.
Store Burglarized Thursday Morning
September 5, 2008
The Century Kwik Stop was burglarized at sunrise Thursday morning, with the bandit breaking the glass out of a door to gain entry.
Someone threw a lawnmower battery through the front door of the convenience store located at 8130 North Century Boulevard about 6:20, according to Sgt. Steve Smith with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. The burglar made off with a few packs of cigarettes before leaving the store.
A red pickup with tools in the back was spotted near the store at the time of the burglary according to surveillance video.
The incident is still under investigation.
Pictured above: Broken glass covers the sidewalk Thursday morning at the Century Kwik Stop after a burglary. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Ike Explodes Into Category 4 Hurricane, Winds 145 MPH
September 4, 2008
Ike became the fifth hurricane of the season less than 24 hours ago, and by this morning, it had exploded into a major category 4 storm.
Ike had winds of 145 mph with gusts to 180. Ike is expected that Ike will maintain category 3 or category 4 intensity over the next 48 hours. Hurricane Ike was 550 miles from the Leeward Islands.
Ike is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph, with a turn toward the west expected on Thursday and Friday. This will take Ike over the open waters of the west-central Atlantic during the next couple of days. It is too early to determine what if any land areas might eventually be affected by Ike, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hanna has weakened to tropical storm status as she approached the Bahamas with winds of 70 mph. The extended forecast for Hanna takes it into North or South Carolina early Saturday as a tropical storm.
Josephine remains a tropical storm with winds of 60 mph. It is expected to remain tropical storm in the central Atlantic in the five day forecast.
Atmore Chases ‘Stolen’ Vehicle Into Florida, Turns Out To Be A Repo
September 4, 2008
The Atmore Police Department chased a van that was reported stolen into Florida just before 10:00 Wednesday night, but it turned out that the van had actually been repossessed.
The pursuit went south of Highway 97 to a bridge in Davisville between Ficklin Road and Pelt Road. That’s about a mile south of Highway 4, or about three and a half miles south of Atmore.
Atmore officers quickly discovered that the van was not stolen but repossessed.
Several units from the Escambia County Florida Sheriff’s Department as well as the department’s helicopter were dispatched toward Davisville, but the units were canceled before arriving.
“B” Is For “Benny’s Bar-B-Q”; Chamber Honors Carver/Century School For Recent Gains
September 4, 2008
The letter “B” was for “Benny’s Bar-B-Q” Wednesday at Carver/Century K-8 School as the faculty and staff were honored for their part in improving the school’s state grade.
The Century Chamber of Commerce provided the lunch for the entire staff at Carver/Century to thank them for their hard work in taking the school from an “F” school to a “B” rated school in just one year.
“Principal Jeff Garthwaite, teachers and staff of Carver Century K-8 Elementary School in recognition of their hard work and dedication to bring our school from and “F” to a “B” in just one year. ‘Thank you’ from the entire community of Century,” a certificate presented to Carver/Century Principal Jeff Garthwaite said.
The faculty and staff enjoyed barbecue pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and cake, all served up by a smiling and grateful Benny Barnes, president of the Century Chamber of Commerce. Sporting a red “Benny’s Bar-B-Q” apron, he piled barbecue high on each sandwich while offering up words of praise to each faculty member for their part in the school’s improvement.
Several community leaders were also on hand for the event sponsored by the Century Chamber of Commerce. Two local businesses also helped out with the event…Whataburger in Century donated buns, and Century’s Piggly Wiggly provided the cake.
Pictured above: Century Chamber President Benny Barnes, in the red “Benny’s Bar-B-Q” apron, serves up smoked pork Wednesday to Carver/Century K-8 staff and faculty. Pictured below: Century Mayor Freddie McCall, Carver/Century Principal Jeff Garthwaite and Barnes with a certificate presented to Carver/Century honored them for their work in improving from a “F” to a “B” school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Authories Seek Answers After Pit Bull Is Dragged Behind Truck For A Mile
September 4, 2008
Dozens of construction workers on Highway 113 north of Flomaton watched in horror Tuesday afternoon as men in a pickup truck dragged a dog on the highway for more than a mile.
Witnesses say they saw an objected being dragged behind a pickup with a rope about 6 p.m. Tuesday along Alabama Highway 113. They realized that the object was a pit bull dog.
The truck stopped along with a red car. Several males exited the two vehicles and cut the rope loose from the truck. They left the bleeding dog alone in the middle of the road. The men got back into the car and truck and drove around the dog north toward I-65. The truck was described by witnesses as a late-model, black, four-door pickup.
The dog collapsed after dragging itself to the side of the road. That’s where the construction workers untangled the rope and attempted to help the dog.
The dog, nicknamed “Sam”, was transported to Atmore Animal Hospital where it was later euthanized.
Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call the Humane Society of Escambia County, Alabama, at (251) 867-6860 or their local law enforcement agency. A reward is expected to be offered.
Photos of the injured dog were released Wednesday afternoon by the Humane Society. WARNING: The photos are extremely graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. To view the photos, click here.
Meet The Chiefs Today
September 4, 2008
The Northview Chief held “Meet the Chiefs” this afternoon. We will have photos Friday morning here on NorthEscambia.com.The Chiefs will kickoff the football season Friday night against Pensacola Catholic High School at 7:30.
Pictured above. The 2008-2009 Varsity Northview Chiefs. Front row: #2 Jeremy Jackson, #3 Ka ‘Daris Grice, #4 Dustin Yuhasz, #5 Josh Dorriety, #6 Kevin Cottrell, #7 Devin Moorer , #8 Brandon Sheets.
Second row: #9 Austin Arrington, #10 Austin Reid, #12 Clarence Brown, #18 Chris Sheets, #22 Austin Albritton, #24 Shakel Holmes, #25 Jay Jackson, #26 Montaio Mitchell.
Third row: #29 Cole Gandy, #32 Jake Clayton, #37 Aaron Chancery, #44 Luke Killam, #49 Levi Gideons, #51 Patrick Garrison, #52 Anthony Pierce, #53 James Shook, #54 Steven Long.
Fourth row: #57 Lance Yuhasz, #60 Wesley Morris, #61 Tyler Brooks, #63 Brian Knight, #64 Lonnie Gardner, #65 Brian Long, #67 Samuel Cooler, #68 Michael Frye, #72 Casey Hare, #76 Austin Cooper. Back row: #78 John Sellars, #86 Seth Leonard and the coaching staff. Photo courtesy Stone’s Studio, click to enlarge.
Tonight: Byrneville Open House; Relay For Life Rally
September 4, 2008
The Byrneville Elementary PTO will meet this evening at 5:30. An open house for all Byrneville parents will follow at 6:00.
Century Relay for Life is having a Committee Rally on tonight at 7:00 in the Carver/Century K-8 Cafeteria. Anyone interested in helping plan the 2009 Relay for Life event is urged to attend. We will discuss the Relay mission, various committee positions, upcoming events, and this year’s theme. For more information, contact Paula Jernigan at 256-3842 or BJ Davis at the American Cancer Society 475-0850 ext. 2280.
Pictured left: A cancer survivor walks during last year’s Century Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Up Post Hurricane
September 4, 2008
Abandoned Boat Found On River
September 4, 2008
This boat was found abandoned at Fischer’s Landing on the Escambia River near Century Wednesday morning. Authorities were unable to locate the owner of the Bayliner boat. We though the boat made an interesting, almost artsy, black and white picture that we’d share with you. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.