Today’s College Football TV Schedule
October 9, 2010
Here is a look at college football of interest on TV this weekend:
SEC
Tennessee (2-3, 0-2) at Georgia (1-4, 0-3)
11:21 p.m. WJTC TV 44/SEC Network/ESPN3.com
Athens, Ga. • Sanford Stadium (92,746)
Arkansas (3-1, 1-1) vs. Texas A&M (3-1)
2:30 p.m. WEAR 3/ABC Sports/ESPN3.com
Arlington, Texas • Cowboys Stadium (80,000)
Alabama (5-0, 2-0) at South Carolina (3-1, 1-1)
2:30 p.m. WKRG TV 5/ CBS Sports/CBSSports.com
Columbia, S.C. • Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
Eastern Michigan (0-5) at Vanderbilt (1-3, 1-1)
6 p.m. ESPNU
Nashville, Tenn. • Vanderbilt Stadium (39,773)
LSU (5-0, 3-0) at Florida (4-1, 2-1)
6:30 p.m. ESPN/ESPN3.com
Gainesville, Fla. • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,548)
Auburn (5-0, 2-0) at Kentucky (3-2, 0-2)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN3.com
Lexington, Ky. • Commonwealth Stadium (67,942)
Mississippi State (3-2, 1-2) at Houston (3-1)
7 p.m. CBS College Sports
Houston, Texas • Robertson Stadium (32,000)
OPEN: Ole Miss (3-2, 1-1)
Other:
Boston at North Carolina
11 a.m. WFNA TV 55
Pittsburgh at Notre Dame
2:30 p.m. WPMI TV 15/NBC
Florida State at Miami
7 p.m. WEAR 3/ABC Sports
Kickin’ It For Cancer
October 9, 2010
A Kickin’ Cancer event will be held today in Atmore — a project that started as a Molino woman battled cancer.
Sonja Luker of Molino was faced with the expenses and challenges of fighting cancer. Her best friend, Jessica Cloud, was by her side and helped organized a fundraiser last year at the Alabama Wing House. The event raised about $10,000 and the Kickin’ Cancer idea was born.
This year’s Kickin’ It In The Park will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore (just east of Food World on Lindberg Avenue).
Admission is $10 for adults and includes a meal by Alabama Wing House. Children under three are admitted free. There will be live entertainment, games for the kids and vendors of all kinds.
Brooke Tullis Named Northview Homecoming Queen (Photo Gallery)
October 9, 2010
Brooke Tullis was named Northview High School’s homecoming queen Friday night.
First runner-up was Kara Hardin, while Sarah Killam was named second runner-up. Freshman maid was Tamara Green, and sophomore maid was Ashley Cunningham. Chelsea Parham was named junior maid.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Biographies for each member of the homecoming court appear below.
Pictured above: Junior Main Chelsea Parham, Freshman Maid Tamara Green, First Runner-up Kara Hardin, Homecoming Queen Brooke Tullis, Second Runner-up Sarah Killam and Sophomore Main Ashley Cunningham. Pictured inset: NHS Homecoming Queen Brooke Tullis. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Anna Elizabeth Fischer, Freshman
Anna is the daughter of Jerry and Ramona Fischer. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Jerry Fischer. At Northview, Anna is co-captain of the JV cheerleading team. She is actively involved in the Ray’s Chapel youth group and ballet at the Byrneville Community Center. Anna enjoys all of the athletic opportunities at Northview.
Hilery Danielle Scott, Freshman
Danielle is the daughter of Christopher and Cathy Scott. She is being escorted tonight by her brother, Josh Scott. At Northview, Danielle is a member of the Spanish Club, Science Club, FCA and Musical theater. In her community, Danielle is an active member of the New Life Fellowship’s youth group. She also sings locally for for community events. Danielle enjoys the numerous club organizations at Northview.
Tamara Maria Green, Freshman
Tamara is the daughter of James and Vernell Green. She is being escorted tonight by her father, James Green. At Northview, Tamara is a JV cheerleader. She is also a member of the Spanish Club, Minority Culture Club, SGA and Science Club. In her community, Tamara is a praise dancer at Empowerment Tabernacle. Tamara enjoys all of the club organizations at Northview.
Ashley Renea’ Cunningham, Sophomore
Ashley is the daughter of Andy and Christina Cunningham. She is being escorted tonight by her grandfather, Jacky Cunningham. At Northview, Ashley is a varsity cheerleader. She is also a member of the SGA, FFA, Science Club, Track team and the cheer competition team. In her community, Ashley enjoys being a member of the local 4-H Club. Ashley enjoys the school spirit at Northview.
Tiffany Diane Sutton, Sophomore
Tiffany is the daughter of Donald Sutton and Paula Brown. She is being escorted tonight by her brother, Jesse Adcock. At Northview, Tiffany is a member of the Art Club, Interact Club and Track team. She is also an active member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church youth group. Tiffany enjoys the comraderie and support that Northview provides.
Ashley Nicole Mooney, Sophomore
Ashley is the daughter of Scott and Sandy Mooney. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Scott Mooney. At Northview, Ashley is a varsity cheerleader. She is also a member of the softball team and FFA. In her community, Ashley is an active member of Healing Waters Church and a Relay for Life participant. Ashley enjoys the positive environment that Northview provides.
Chelsea Grace Parham, Junior
Chelsea is the daughter of Jason and Janice Parham. She is being escorted tonight by her uncle, Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Evans. At Northview, Chelsea enjoys participating in band and theater. In her community, Chelsea is a volunteer who works with school-aged children. Chelsea enjoys the friendly atmosphere at Northview.
Elizabeth Ashley Wright, Junior
Elizabeth is the daughter of Joe and Tami Wright. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Joseph Wright. At Northview, Elizabeth is president of the FBLA. She is involved in the Beta Club, Art Club, SGA and Weightlifting team. In her community, Elizabeth is an active volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital, VFW Post 7016 and Ernest Ward Middle school band. Elizabeth enjoys activities and opportunities offered at Northview.
Abigail Christiane Odom, Junior
Abigail is the daughter of Melissa Martin. She is being escorted tonight by her grandfather James Windham. At Northview, Abby is the JV cheerleading team captain. She is also actively involved in Northview’s drama department. In her community, Abby is an assistant cheerleading coach for the Northwest Escambia Mites. She is also an active member of Enon Baptist Church. Abby enjoys friends and teachers at Northview.
Sarah Malinda Killam, Senior
Sarah is the daughter of Gary and Melanie Killam. Sarah is being escorted tonight by her father, Gary Killam. At Northview, Sarah is the Senior Class President. She is also a member of FCA, SGA, Rho Kappa, Beta Club, Varsity softball, Varsity volleyball and the Weightlifting team. In her community, Sarah is an active member of Flomaton First Baptist Church where she sings and plays the piano. Sarah enjoys the many activities that Northview offers.
Hayley Renee Simpson, Senior
Hayley is the daughter of Toney and Renee Simpson. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Toney Simpson. At Northveiw, Hayley is a majorette for the Tribal Beat Band. She is also a member of FCA, Beta Club, Rho Kappa and the softball team. Hayley enjoys the many friends and memories she has made at Northview.
Kara Renae Hardin, Senior
Kara is the daughter of Kerry and Jan Hardin. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Kerry Hardin. At Northview, Kara is the Student Government president. She is a member of the Spanish Club, FCA, volleyball team and softball team. She also participates in the drug awareness program. In her community, Kara is an active member of East Hill Church of Christ. Kara loves the caring faculty and staff at Northview.
Laneicia Dynette Gomez, Senior
Laneicia is the daughter of Luis and Denise Gomez. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Luis Gomez. At Northview, Laneicia is a Varsity cheerleader and secretary of the FBLA. She is also a member of the Minority Culture Club, Beta Club and the girls basketball team. In her community, Laneicia is an active member of Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church. Laneicia enjoys the clubs and activities offered at Northview.
Dimond Brooke Tullis, Senior
Brooke is the daughter of Bodie and Emily Tullis. She is being escorted tonight by her father, Bodie Tullis. At Northview, Brooke is a Varsity Cheerleader. She is a member of SGA, Interact Club, Yearbook staff and the Drug Awareness team. She is also Senior class treasurer. In her community, Brooke is an active member of Bratt First Baptist Church. Brooke enjoys the memories and friends she has made at Northview.
Photo Gallery: Chief Spirit (And Goat Kissing)
October 9, 2010
Northview High School’s second every homecoming parade ended with a huge pep rally Friday afternoon.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the pep rally, click here.
Pictured above: Northview High School Dean Gary Mattes kisses a goat during a pep rally Friday afternoon at the school. Pictured below: The Class of 2013 cheers during the pep rally. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview Homecoming Parade
October 9, 2010
Click here for a photo gallery from Friday afternoon’s Northview High School Homecoming Parade.
Pictured: The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolls through Bratt Friday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Students Learn Fire Safety (With Photo Gallery)
October 9, 2010
Students at Bratt Elementary School learned about fire safety Friday from the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
Pictured above and below: Walnut Hill District Chief Chris Brown explains fire safety to a group of Bratt students. Submitted and NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Weekend Gardening: Strawberries
October 9, 2010
In many parts of the country, strawberries are a summer crop, but here in Florida they grow best during the cooler months of the year. Plant yours between October 15 and November 15 to enjoy tasty berries in the spring.
Temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees F and less than 14 hours of daylight are required for the development of flowers and fruit on most strawberry varieties. This combination of day length and temperature exists for much of the fall, winter and spring in Northwest Florida.
Strawberry plants are perennial; they can live for several years. However, because of their susceptibility to diseases, we normally grow them as annuals here in Florida. To be successful with strawberries, it’s important to plant the right variety, protect the flowers from freezing weather and manage pests.
The first step in successful strawberry production is choosing adapted varieties. Currently, the University of Florida suggests three varieties for the Florida home garden: ‘Camarosa’, ‘Sweet Charlie’, and ‘Festival’. All three varieties produce attractive, flavorful berries suitable for eating fresh or for freezing.
‘Camarosa’ has been the most productive variety in North Florida. It produces a blocky, dark red berry.
‘Festival’ is the number one variety in Florida. It has good red color and is a firm, conical shape berry with medium sweetness. It is an excellent choice for eating.
‘Sweet Charlie’ is a University of Florida variety. Although it is an older variety, consumers still like it. Its soft sweet fruit is an orange red color.
Strawberries grow best in a location receiving at least eight hours of direct sunlight per day. If a full sun location is not available, try to choose a spot that is sunny during the morning and early afternoon. The soil should be well drained and slightly acidic with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Strawberries can also be planted in growing boxes, strawberry pots, barrels and other containers. For best results, fill your container with a high-quality potting media—do not use garden soil.
Strawberry flowers and fruit can be injured by air temperatures below 32 degrees F. However, if properly planted, the plant itself will not be damaged unless the temperature falls to the low 20’s. If a frost or freeze is predicted, cover the plants with a lightweight blanket. This will help prevent the flowers or fruits from getting damaged.
The key to successful pest management is to begin with healthy, disease-free transplants. If problems do arise, be sure to contact your local Extension Agent for advice and recommendations. Additional advice is available in an online publication located at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs403.
The first berries should be ready to pick roughly 90 to 110 days after planting. The harvest season usually stretches through May with fruit yield peaking around March.
Pick berries when at least three-fourths of their surface has turned red. The fruit quickly deteriorate once it becomes totally red. So, it is best to harvest regularly—every two to four days.
Once picked, the berries will not sweeten any further. Freshly picked strawberries generally keep for only a few days, so be sure to eat them soon after harvest. If you have a surplus of berries, you may freeze them.
Theresa Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
PREP FOOTBALL: Northview Beats Bonifay; Other Area Scores
October 8, 2010
Live football updates tonight from NorthEscambia.com
Northview 35 Bonifay 14 (FINAL)
(Brooke Tullis was named queen; Josh Scott was named king for homecoming at NHS)
Vernon 55 Jay 14 (FINAL
Pine Forest 29 Tate 8 (FINAL)
Leroy 55 Flomaton 21 (FINAL)
Escambia County (Atmore) 27 Saraland 6 (FINAL)
T.R. Miller 36 Washington Co. 35 (FINAL)
Miller pulled off the win on the final play of the game
Southern Academy 28 Escambia Academy 13 (FINAL)
Washington 13 Panama City 7 (FINAL)
Catholic 35 Marianna 19 (FINAL)
B.C. Rain 40 W.S. Neal 20 (FINAL)
Pictured: The Chiefs’ Brandon Sheets avoids a Bonifay defender tonight as Northview beat Holmes County Bonifay. NorthEscambia photo, click to enlarge.
Fire Damages Century Home
October 8, 2010
A kitchen fire damaged a Century Friday morning.
The fire was reported about 9:40 a.m. on Glover Road, just west of North Century Boulevard and was quickly brought under control by first responders.The blaze reportedly started in the home’s oven.
There were no injuries reported.
The Century, McDavid and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Flomaton Fire Department responded to the fire.
Scott’s Pharmacy Robbery: Woman Charged With Driving Getaway Car
October 8, 2010
A Cantonment woman has been charged in connection with the September 20 armed robbery of Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino.
Krystal Lynn Collins, 24, was charged with robbery with a firearm. She was released from the Escambia County Jail on $25,000 bond.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies believe Collins drove the getaway car for Joseph Daniel Flowers, 56, who remains in the Escambia County Jail on $60,000 bond. Flowers was arrested September 23 and charged with robbery with a firearm, grand theft, possession of a firearm in pharmacy, and wearing a mask while committing a felony.
For a photo gallery from the robbery scene and the suspect’s home, click here.
About 1:15 the afternoon of September 20, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department believes Flowers robbed the pharmacy at Highway 29 and Molino Road at gunpoint while wearing boxer shorts on his head.
The bandit was described by witnesses as a white male in a navy blue bathrobe, blue jeans, black house slippers, yellow kitchen-type gloves, and with boxer shorts on his head. He entered the store and announced that he was robbing the business. Employees said he was armed with a revolver that was wrapped in a plastic bag and pointed at a store employee as he demanded prescription narcotics. Flowers threatened to kill witnesses if the police responded, the report states.
Flowers fled the store with a large quantity of narcotics worth several thousand dollars in two plastic bags, according to the ECSO report.
A witness saw Flowers get into a silver, mid-size vehicle parked behind the pharmacy after the robbery. He was unable to get the tag number from the car, but he did note two stickers, one red and one white, on the vehicle.
Scott’s Pharmacy personnel told deputies that they believed Flowers, a pharmacy customer, was the robbery suspect, based upon recognizing his voice and a unique gait due to a back injury. Deputies found a silver Honda Civic at Flowers’ residence in the 400 block of Molino Road that matched the description given by the witness.
Collins was present at the home on Molino Road, according to the Sheriff’s Office. She told deputies that she had driven Flowers to a Dollar General Store near the pharmacy prior to 11:00 that morning and she had not gone anywhere else. Surveillance video from the Dollar General placed Collins in the store between 1:06 and 1:08 p.m. — just prior to the pharmacy robbery.
She purchased a bottle of Coca-Cola and a Mountain Dew at the Dollar General, according to deputies. Flowers dropped the red cap from a bottle of Coca-Cola inside the pharmacy during the robbery, deputies said. A Coca-Cola bottle without a cap was discovered in the vehicle at Flowers’ residence.
Inside the home, deputies recovered a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver matching the description of the one given by store employees, according to the report.
Pictured top: Krystal Lynn Collins’ mugshot from the Escambia County Jail. Pictured middle inset: Collins (then with blond hair) was briefly taken into custody after the robbery before being released. Pictured bottom inset: The alleged getaway car with two stickers as noted by a witness. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.