2014 In Photos: March

December 29, 2014

We are looking back at the top events of 2014  in photos. Today, we are featuring photos from March.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics began in Century.

Volunteers, family, friends, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Animal Control and the ingenuity of the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue  came together  to help a rescue horse in need in Cantonment.

U.S. Army Capt. Lea Wiggins of Molino returned home from Afghanistan.

The 100th birthday of UF/IFAS Extension was celebrated.

A line of spring storms caused a trail of damage from Nokomis, FL, to Canoe, AL, including Atmore, where this shopping Center on Lindberg Avenue was flattended.

Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew passed away, with burial in Pensacola.

The Northview High School FFA held their annual Fresh from Florida event, inviting hundreds of elementary students  to campus to learn about agriculture.

Thousands attended the two-day Beulahfest, headlined by The Charlie Daniels Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Edo took part in the USPCA Region 1 K9 Trials.

The Blue Angels were back in the skies, and back for autograph and photo sessions at the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Opening Day was held at the Molino Ballpark.

Chloe Channel headlined the annual Blue Jacket Jamboree at Northview High School.

Walls began to rise during the construction of the new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill.

Track season began for Northview and surrounding schools.

Law enforcement officers and first responders honored Atmore Police Office Dean Lindberg who passed away suddenly of natural causes.

The District 1 Miss FFA Sweetheart was held.  Winners were: Second Runner-up Victoria Kent, District 1 Miss FFA Sweetheart Rachel Grammer, First Runner-up Patra Miller, all of the Tate High School FFA Chapter.

Great weather in early march meant outdoor activities like a day on the river.

Read Across America Day was celebrated at several areas schools, including Jim Allen Elementary.

NorthEscambia.com photos.

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