2013 In Photos: January And February

December 30, 2013

All this week, we are looking back at the photos that were in the news in 2013. Today, we are featuring photos from January and February.

Thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen or damaged during a burglary at a Century-owned industrial building.

A new playground was installed at the Molino Community Complex.

Ariel Holland (center) was crowned Miss Northview High School for 2013. First Runner-Up was Ashley Cunningham (right), and Second Runner-Up was Kendal Cobb.

New “Welcome to Century” signs constructed with inmate labor from Century Correctional Institution were dedicated.

A country music video for Dusty Sanderson’s single “Chuggin’ Along” was filmed in Bluff Springs.

A small army of volunteers organized by Americorps worked on the National Day of Service to paint the Carver Community Center.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored during a MLK Day program in Century.

Atmore honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade.

High, thin cirrus clouds led to a halo around the moon one late January night.

The Cove Landfill in Ensley burned for days, causing problems for Ensley residents and area schools.

Students at Byrneville Elementary School celebrated National Literacy Week.

A January sunset as seen in a rear view mirror traveling along Highway 4 near Canoe Creek.

Hundreds of free trees were given away at the Walnut Hill Community Center for Arbor Day.

Major upgrades to the electrical system were made in the Walnut Hill area, including new lines and a new substation.

A wind-driven fire rages through a Bratt field.

The Ernest Ward Middle School FFA  presented their Golden Cow Dung Award to faculty member Betty Coon.

An early morning fire destroyed a mobile home on Brickton Road in Molino.

A cool February 2013 sunset.

Hundreds of people attended the annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction.

A missing student was located by a K-9 team in Walnut Hill, about three hours after she ran away from a school campus.

Four people were left homeless after a Century house fire.

The Northview Lady Chiefs opened their season with a win over Pensacola Catholic.

LifeFlight lifts off during the early morning hours in Bratt following a wreck.

A February rainbow over Atmore.

Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held with cadets undergoing  face to face scrutiny.

Miss Ernest Ward Middle School winners: First Runner-up Nikoal Creamer, Miss EWMS 2013 Alyssa Borelli, and Second Runner-up  Morgan Myrick.

Comments

2 Responses to “2013 In Photos: January And February”

  1. Reader on December 30th, 2013 11:03 am

    Thanks for the photos and the look back. You make our world such a much more interesting place.

  2. MIchelle on December 30th, 2013 8:50 am

    I must say the halo around the moon thing was the COOLEST!!!

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