2014 In Photos: January

December 27, 2014

Today, we begin a look back at the year 2014 in photos with a look at January:

A record ice storm struck Escambia County in January, bring almost everything to a complete standstill.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a Clean Sweep in Cottage Hill, arrested two, issuing 55 violations and removing 15 tons of trash and debris.

A redevelopment plan was approved by the Escambia County Commission for blighted areas of Cantonment.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King was honored with a program in Century, including a performance by the Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church Youth Choir.

A new four-cent tax went into effect in January in Escambia County for mass transit.

Over 100 gallons of crude oil was spilled into the Escambia River from Quantum Resource Management’s processing facility near Jay.

In Atmore, residents held their annual MLK Day Parade.

Century began a series of community meetings leading up to the creation of an economic development plan later in the year.

Escambia County cut several large oak trees in order to pave Enon School Road, sparking protest from a few area residents.

A CSX train derailed during an ice storm, with 23 cars coming off the tracks behind the McDavid Sawmill. A health alert was issued for Fletcher Creek as a massive cleanup effort began.

Retired NFL player Leigh Torrence spoke to students about healthy exercise at Tate High School.


After a community meeting at the McDavid United Methodist Church, it was announced that the McDavid Post Office would remain open, but with reduced service hours.

A grand opening was held for the new Molino Museum inside the Molino Community Center.

The annual Miss Ernest Ward Middle School pageant was held. Second Runner-up and Appearance Award winner was Ashlan Kaile Harigel, Jr. Miss EWMS and Physical Fitness Ward winner  was Jerni Lee Crabtree, People’s Choice winner  was Kally Lee White  and First Runner-up and Miss Congeniality was Gabrielle Faith Nichole Kline.


Arbor Day was celebrated in January, with area residents receiving free trees at the Molino Community Center.

Interim County Administrator George Touart passed away. Flags at county buildings, such as the Molino offices of the Escambia County tax collector and property appraiser, were lowered to half staff in his honor.

An armed robbery at the Family Dollar store in Davisville left the clerk with minor injuries.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


Comments

One Response to “2014 In Photos: January”

  1. Buster on December 27th, 2014 9:01 am

    This is a worthy effort, William and well done. I look forward to much more.

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