Stalled Front Means Rain
October 4, 2009
A front stalled over the Gulf Coast will bring the North Escambia area an increased chance of rain for the next couple of days.
Here is your complete North Escambia forecast:
- Today…Scattered showers in the morning…then widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
- Tonight…Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
- Monday…Cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
- Monday Night…Cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Tuesday…Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
- Wednesday…Partly sunny. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Thursday…Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Thursday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Friday…Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Friday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Saturday…Not as warm. Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Free Mammograms Available In Jay, Atmore
October 4, 2009
Uninsured and under-insured women in Northwest Florida can receive a free mammogram during October at Jay Hospital, Atmore Community Hospital or one of four other facilities in the Pensacola area.
Through this Breast Cancer Awareness program exams are provided at no charge to women who meet eligibility requirements established by federal charity care guidelines.
Mammograms can be scheduled at any of Baptist Health Care’s six locations including Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile, Baptist Medical Park – Navarre, Jay Hospital and Atmore Community Hospital.
“As the area’s leading provider of imaging services, Baptist Health Care is proud to participate in this lifesaving program to improve the health of our community,” said Sherry Hartnett, chief marketing and development officer, Baptist Health Care. “Mammography is a powerful tool in finding breast cancer before symptoms occur. Each year, we celebrate Breast Health Awareness Month as a great reminder for busy women to schedule their annual screenings.”
To schedule your annual mammogram or to learn more about eligibility requirements to receive a free mammogram, call 434-4080.
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Beat Baker
October 4, 2009
Northview Chiefs fans can now listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview High School Chiefs.
Join us each Sunday for a complete game playback from the Northview Chiefs. You will be able to listen to each game online, or even download the game to your MP3 player and take it with you.
The audio from Friday night’s game against Baker should play automatically on this page. If it does not, click the play icon below.
To download the entire game (MP3 format) for your iPod or other MP3 player, click here.
Due to some technical difficulties with the audio recorder used on this broadcast, the recording below begins with the second half of the game. We apoligize for the problem.
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Minorities Can Learn About Doing Business With ECUA
October 4, 2009
Minority owned and operated businesses can learn more about doing business with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority during a two-hour event Thursday night in Pensacola.
ECUA will present “An Evening of Information and Opportunities” from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Pensacola Improv Center, 375 N. Pace Boulevard. The event is designed to improve communications between the ECUA and minority-owned and operated businesses.
The informational meeting is not a job fair, but an opportunity to educate attendees about the potential of doing business with the ECUA, while increasing participation in obtaining ECUA contracts. Participants will learn about the bidding process, qualification requirements, future business opportunities, and how the ECUA hiring process is conducted.
“An Evening of Information and Opportunities” is co-sponsored by the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce and will include presentations from the ECUA purchasing and human resources departments, handouts, and a question and answer session.
To learn more about this event, call (850) 476-5110 ext. 2245.
Murzin Appointed To Council On Military Base And Mission Support
October 4, 2009
Rep. Dave Murzin has been appointed to the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support.
“It is a great honor to have been appointed to this position,” said Murzin. “The Council will be an essential element in maintaining the military presence here in Florida. The military is vital to our economy.”
Last June, a House bill sponsored by Murzin was signed into law creating the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support. The council is responsible for providing community and state support to the 20 installations and three unified commands in Florida that would not only keep current infrastructure intact, but also promote the transfer of more military assets to Florida. The council is made up of gubernatorial appointees and House and Senate members. The council is tasked with strengthening Florida’s relationships with the military and help prevent any future base realignment rounds from negatively impacting the state.
Murzin said he is thankful for the opportunity to serve on the council, and that he is looking forward to working with the other council members.
Download Northview Vs. Baker
October 3, 2009
To download the MP3 audio from the October 2 Northview High School game against Baker, click here.
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Taking It To The Streets: Sheriff David Morgan Walks Walnut Hill Neighborhood
October 3, 2009
For Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, days at the office are getting back to normal. After the Byrd and Melanie Billings murders cast him into the national spotlight, he was spending a lot of time doing interviews with the big boys in the news business — CNN, FOX, ABC and all those other three letter networks and celebrities like Larry King, Aaron Cooper and even Oprah.
But Friday afternoon, Morgan was back where he likes to be…on the streets of Escambia County. After taking part in Northview High School’s Homecoming Parade, the sheriff, Lt. Roger Grice and Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Kevin White walked Juniper Street in Walnut Hill. It was a chance for 
Morgan to meet some of the residents on a street that is often plagued by crime. Just last week, an Escambia County teacher’s aide was busted on Juniper Street after the sheriff’s department executed a search warrant and recovered a large amount of cocaine.
Since taking office in January, Morgan has walked many neighborhoods in the county, spreading the message that he is serious about crime.
“We have gotten tough on crime in Escambia County,” the sheriff said. “It is not business as usual for criminals in this county.”
“Getting out like this is a chance to meet the citizens of neighborhoods where crime is a problem to reassure them that we care,” Morgan said.
Morgan also made a stop at Escambia Grain — a community hub of sorts – in Walnut Hill to talk to employees.
Pictured top: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Roger Grice, District 5 Commissioner Kevin White and Escambia Sheriff David Morgan walk Juniper Street in Walnut Hill Friday afternoon. Pictured inset: Morgan talks with Juniper Street residents. Pictured below: A visit with Escambia Grain Manager Ed Nowlin. Pictured bottom: Morgan walks Juniper Street. NorthEscamba.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Student Hit By Car Last Friday Night Remains In Critical Condition
October 3, 2009
The Tate High School student struck by a car following a Tate High School football game a week ago remains in critical condition.
Tyler J. Spear, 15, of Cantonment was critically injured when he was hit by a 1997 Honda Accord of Molino at 9:05 p.m. on September 25.
Spear had reportedly left the Tate High football game and walked to Winn Dixie. He was attempting to cross Highway 29 to go return to the football game. The stretch of highway he was crossing is dark and has no crosswalks. Spear, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, was wearing all-dark clothing.
“He left the game at Tate to go to Winn Dixie. He thought he had enough time to cross the street but didn’t and that is when he got hit,” Tyler’s mother Vanessa Strother said. “He turned to the driver and looked her right in the eye. He hit the windshield and then landed face down in the road.”
The Tate sophomore remains hospitalized at Sacred Heart with a leg broken in two places, a broken nose and arm, facial injuries, a lacerated spleen and possible nerve damage. Family members said he was on a ventilator to help him breathe until Thursday night. Now Vanessa and Davis Strother sit by Tyler’s bedside everyday hoping for a recovery for their son.
The driver of the car that hit Spear, Robbin Gerich, 42, of Molino, was not injured in the crash. Her passenger, Lawrence C. Gerich, 35, of Molino, was not injured, but was transported to the hospital by ambulance for another medical condition, according to the FHP.
Gerich is not facing charges in the crash; the FHP says Tyler failed to yield to the vehicle.
Northview Beats Baker For Homecoming Win
October 3, 2009
Northview High School beat the Baker Gators 34-14 for a big district win in Friday night’s homecoming game for the Chiefs.
“I was proud of this team tonight,” first-year Head Coach Sid Wheatley said after the Chiefs’ win. “It’s a big win, a big team win. Everybody on the team played hard tonight.”
The Chiefs racked up 244 yards, 209 of them on ground as they bit the Gators hard.
After Chiefs drove to the one, Shakel Holmes scored the first NHS touchdown of the night. A good Brad Lowery kick put the Chiefs up 7-0 with 3:55 to go in the first quarter.
The second quarter started with Aaron Chancery punting for the Chiefs. Brandon Sheets sent receiving gator out of bounds at about the Chiefs 42. Baker managed to score a touchdown from inside their one yard line. They missed their point after, leaving the Chiefs on top with 9:36 on the clock in the second.
Thye Gators kickoff to the Chiefs and the ball was caught by Chris Sheets with an impressive 35 yard run, first and ten chiefs.
With 8:32 in the quarter, Dustin Yuhasz picks-up four yards for second down and five for NHS, followed by Shakel Holmes who picked up a first down for the Chiefs. La’Mikal Kyles carried to the Gator 33 yard line to make it first and ten for NHS.
With 7:25 on the clock, Dustin Yuhasz hit the end zone with a 33 yard run. Brad Lowery made the point after, 14-6 NHS leading in Bratt.
With 2:55 to go in the half, Cole Gandy put the Chiefs fans on their feet with a mid-field interception. NHS was first and 10 on the 50. Jeremy Jackson picked up the first down for NHS at the Gator 38. Dustin Yahasz picked up 18 yards to the 20, but a holding call marched the Chiefs back five for first and 15.
Brad Lowery on the carry for the Chiefs brought them down to the 34 yard line just short of a first down The Gators took over first and 10 at their own 34 yard line. With 10 seconds to go in the half, the Gators punted the ball away. The score at the half was Northview 14, the Baker Gators 6.
With less than four minutes to go in the third, Yuhasz powered his way in for another TD. Brad Lowery made the point after, giving the Chiefs a 21-6 lead.
The fourth quarter saw two more touchdowns for the Chiefs. With about eight minutes in the homecoming game, Jeremy Jackson was in from five yards out for another Chiefs touchdown. A good kick, and Northview was up 28-6. Then, with 5:58 in the game, La’Mikal Kyles added another half dozen for the Chiefs on a four yard run. A missed kick, and Northview’s lead was at 34-6.
With about two minutes in the ballgame, the Baker Gators managed to add a touchdown and a two point conversion. That put the game at the final score, Northview 34 Baker 16.
“The defense was big for us tonight,” Wheatley said. With three turnovers, they were on their game. Ka’Daris Grice recovered a fumble for the Chiefs and Austin Arrington and Cole Gandy had big interceptions for Northview.
“The offense was good, with good running that really moved the ball forward. We were on our game, other than a few little mistakes early,” Wheatley said.
The Northview Chiefs (3-1, 2-1) will be on the road next Friday night against Bonifay.
Pictured top: Montaio Mitchell gets around a host of Baker Gators Friday night. Pictured top inset: Austin Arrington make an interception for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom inset: Brandon Sheets passes. Pictured below: Jeremy Jackson stretches for the goal line. Pictured bottom (scroll down): That whole “I before E” spelling thing was tough for the Baker Gators. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Football: A Win For Tate; Losses For Flomaton, ECHS, EA And Jay
October 3, 2009
Tate 49 Catholic 14
The Tate Aggies had a really good homecoming Friday night with a big 49-14 win over Catholic High School.
The Aggies took an early lead with quarterback Edwin Richburg to Joey Harmon for a 73 yard touchdown run only about a minute into the game. Tate put 20 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter of the game and never looked back as they gave the Crusaders their first loss of the season.
Mobile Christian 32 Flomaton 0
Flomaton was handed a tough loss Friday night as Mobile Christian picked up their first win of the season 32-0 over the Canes.
The Leopards were up 26-0 by halftime over the visiting Flomaton Hurricanes.
Leflore 32 Escambia County (Atmore) 21
Homecoming was not happy for the Escambia County Blue Devils as they lost to LeFlore of Mobile 32-21 Friday night in Atmore.
The Blue Devils (1-5, 1-3) will head south to Gulf Shores next Friday night.
Marengo Academy 35 Escambia Academy 13
A first quarter 90-yard run from Jalen Henry and a two point conversion gave Escambia Academy an early 8-0 lead in Canoe. Henry also added a 54-yard TD, but it was not enough as Marengo Academy beat Escambia Academy 35-13.
Sneads 21 Jay 20
Sneads handed the Jay Royals their second loss of the season Friday night 21-20.
The Royals (1-2, 1-2) will celebrate homecoming against Vernon next Friday night.