Light Freeze Possible Tonight
November 29, 2011
A light freeze is possible tonight for inland areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Name The Northview Mascot; Order T-shirts; Pep Rally For Thursday
November 29, 2011
The Northview Chiefs will hold a community pep rally Thursday night, and the Chiefs are also looking for an official name for the school’s mascot.
Ashton Gibbs has served as the school’s mascot this year; however, the mascot character has never been given an official name. Name suggestions should be sent to TJohnson5@escambia.k12.fl.us. The name will be announced as early as Thursday or Friday.
Northview High School is selling t-shirts in advance of the pep rally. The shirts will feature a team photo of the Northview Chiefs. Shirts can be pre-ordered by Wednesday for $10.70 by calling Teresa Johnson at (850) 327-6681 ext. 225.
The pep rally will take place from 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday in the school gym featuring the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, band, color guard, majorettes and the 2011 Northview varsity Chiefs. Prior to the pep rally, varsity players will sign 2011 Northview Chiefs t-shirts. Those that purchased a t-shirt on may pick up the shirt and have it signed between 5-5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Noise makers are encouraged at both the pep rally and Friday night’s semifinal game against Chipley. Air horns and glass containers are not permitted.
Pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the school. All tickets are $9 as set by the FHSAA.
Pictured: Ashton Gibbs as Northview’s yet to be named mascot at last Friday night’s game against Freeport. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Funeral Held For Gulf Coast Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
November 29, 2011
Funeral services were held Tuesday for a Gulf Coast soldier killed in Afghanistan on November 16.
The funeral for Army Pfc. Matthew Colin, 22, of Navarre was held at the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Burial followed at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered flags in Santa Rosa County and at the state capitol to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Colin.
Colin was killed on patrol by a roadside bomb near Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was a 2007 graduate of Navarre High School.
Numerous Shots Fired Near Pensacola State College
November 29, 2011
[Updated] Numerous shots were fired in what was believed to be a drug related incident Monday night near Pensacola State College.
Numerous bullet holes were found inside and outside apartments at the Arbor Club Apartments at 700 College Boulevard after the 6:30 shooting.
Pensacola Police Department investigators said they recovered a handgun and rifle, live rounds, spent shell casings, cocaine and marijuana during the investigation.
The investigation has revealed at least one person is believed to have started the incident and another eventually returned fire, said Detective Jon Thacker.
Numerous people have been interviewed and arrests are pending. One person – Jimmy Gilliams, 22, of 1260 Cheyenne Circle, Pensacola – was arrested after officers learned he had outstanding warrants with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
No injuries were reported, and Pensacola Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Wednesday Last Chance For Property Tax Discount
November 29, 2011
Wednesday is the last day to receive a four percent discount on real estate and tangible personal property taxes, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Payments will receive the 4% discount if:
- mailed with a postmark of November 30;
- left in a 24-hour drop box available at any tax collector office by midnight November 30;
- made on www.escambiataxcollector.com by midnight November 30; or
- made by phone with credit card on a after-hours automated service at (800) 601‑1055 by midnight November 30 (convenience fee applies).
Drive thru service and 24-hour drop boxes are available at all locations.
To check the status of your taxes and pay online, visit www.escambiataxcollector.com. For more information, call the tax collector’s office at (850) 438-6500, ext. 252.
Penny Delaine Morris Shivers
November 29, 2011
Mrs. Penny Delaine Morris Shivers, 41, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Shivers was a native of Andalusia, a resident of Flomaton for the past 18 years and attended the Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Morris.
Survivors include her husband Kenny Shivers of Flomaton; her son, Nikolas Shivers of Flomaton; her father, Robert Morris of Red Level, AL; a sister, Lynn M. and Michael Bush of Red Level; grandmother, Mamie H. Morris of Red Level; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Geneva Shiver of Flomaton; a number of aunts and uncles; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Unity Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Pickern officiating. .
Burial will be Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the South Church of God Cemetery in Red Level.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Larry Turman, Lamar Williamson, Stacey Williamson, Keith Williamson, Joey Turman and Chris Fuller.
Bratt Student’s Art Tops Among 1,020 Contest Entries
November 29, 2011
A Bratt Elementary School fifth grader Ashtyn Carnley’s artwork was chosen as one of the best over over 1,000 entries in a recent “Express Yourself” art contest held in conjunction with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
Bratt’s fifth grade students recently went on a field trip to hear the orchestra perform. During an art class prior to the field trip, the students listened to music while creating art work inspired by the piece titled “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
About 1,020 students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties created music-inspired artwork for the competition. Three top winners were chosen from each county.
Second place was awarded to Carnley of Bratt Elementary for her artwork titled “Battle of the Atlantic”. She will be receiving a $250 savings bond from Regions Bank.
Pictured top: Ashtyn Carnley with her award-winning artwork “Battle of the Atlantic”. Pictured below: Bratt Elementary art teacher Meredith Roberts, Ashtyn Carnley and Bratt music teacher Emily Pollard. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Multiple Gas Stations Burglarized Via Holes Knocked In Walls
November 28, 2011
Multiple gas stations along the Gulf Coast have been burglarized through holes knocked in their exterior walls over the past week — including Raceway locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Escambia County
One of the latest burglaries occurred in Escambia County.
During the early morning hours on Sunday, someone knocked a hole through a wall of the Raceway gas station at 7910 Pine Forest Road. Once inside, the suspect or suspects cut open a safe and took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Anyone with information on that burglary is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Santa Rosa County
A similar burglary occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning at the Raceway convenience store at 2783 Avalon Boulevard. A large hole was knocked in the exterior wall of the building, and the thieves cut their way into a safe.
Anyone with information is asked to call Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at (850) 437-STOP.
Mobile and Mossy Head
Similar through-the-wall burglaries have occurred at a Raceway in Mossy Head on November 22, and at three separate stores in Mobile within the past week.
No Injuries When Man Hits Loaded School Bus
November 28, 2011
There were no injuries when a car hit a school bus with 21 students on board this morning in Ensley.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Escambia Charter School bus driven yb 52-year old Patricia Porterfield was traveling north on Fowler Avenue near West Nine One Half Mile Road when Gregory Palmer pulled his 1996 Ford Thunderbird out of a driveway into the path of the bus.
The front of Palmer’s Thunderbird collided with the side of the bus, causing minor damage to both vehicles.
Palmer, 37, was cited with failure to yield right of way.
Order Chief Team Shirts Today For Northview Pep Rally Thursday
November 28, 2011
Northview High School is selling shirts in advance of a community pep rally Thursday night.
The shirts will feature a team photo of the Northview Chiefs, and the team will sign the shirts Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at a pep rally in the school gym. Shirts can be pre-ordered today for $10.70 by calling Teresa Johnson at (850) 327-6681 ext. 225.
Additional details about the pep rally will be posted prior to Thursday.