Tropical Storm, Hurricane Names For 2015
May 11, 2015
Hurricane season does not start until June 1, but the Atlantic has already seen Tropical Storm Ana, which made landfall Sunday morning near Myrtle Beach, SC.
Here are the tropical system names for the rest of the season:
- Bill
- Claudette
- Danny
- Erika
- Fred
- Grace
- Henri
- Ida
- Joaquin
- Kate
- Larry
- Mindy
- Nicholas
- Odette
- Peter
- Rose
- Sam
- Teresa
- Victor
- Wanda
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.
Three Without Home After Molino Fire Destroys Mobile Home, Travel Trailer
May 10, 2015
Three adults were left without a home following a mobile home fire in Molino Sunday afternoon.
The fire in the 8600 block of Gibson Road destroyed a mobile home, a travel trailer and a boat. An associated brush fire also consumed less than an acre.
There were no injuries reported in the fire, which was reported just before 2 p.m. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.
The American Red Cross was called to assist those displaced by the fire with temporary shelter. The Molino, McDavid, Cantonment and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Brush Fire Damages Railroad Line
May 10, 2015
A brush fire Sunday afternoon caused some damage to a rail line.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. along the railroad tracks near the 7800 block of South Highway 99, just north of the South Highway 99 crossing at Highway 97A. About 10 railroad ties burned, as rail traffic on the Alabama Gulf Coast Railroad was stopped.
There were no word on the cause of the fire.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Dinner Theater: Murder Mystery ‘Crazy Quilt Club’
May 10, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School presented a dinner theater performance of the the “Crazy Quilt Club” Saturday night at the school. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tons Of Food Collected During Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive
May 10, 2015
Saturday was the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, with letter carriers in Escambia County collecting tons and tons of food to benefit local groups like the Manna Food Pantries.
Manna Food Pantries received 71,532 pounds of food, with even more expected to trickle in next week. A total of 85 volunteers contributed 354 volunteer hours to help Manna sort the food.
Each year the National Association of Letter Carriers holds the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, where U.S. Postal Service employees pick up donations of non-perishable food along their routes. In its 23rd year, the annual food drive has grown to be the largest national single-day effort that benefits millions of Americans who struggle to put food on the table.
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers collected food donations Saturday for local food banks including the Bay Area Food Bank and Manna Food Pantries. Last year, organizations received a total of 159,625 pounds of food from the community during the food drive. This year’s overall total for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties was not available Saturday night.
“This is a critical food drive because it comes at a time when donations are typically low and the need has increased,” said DeDe Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director. “During the school year, many children get a healthy meal through the free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs. During the summer, those programs aren’t available. The generous donations from the community allow us to provide nutritious food to hungry families and children throughout the summer months.”
Pictured: Volunteers sort donated food Saturday at the Cantonment post office. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Mother’s Day
May 10, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Poley, Klavon, McMillian Gradudate From Military Training
May 10, 2015
Air Force Airman Brandon S. Poley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Poley is the son of Clifton S. Poley of Jay, Fla.
He is a 2014 graduate of Jay High School, Jay, Fla.
Army Pvt. Logan Klavon has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.
Klavon is the grandson of Deborah Hawthorne of Jay, Fla.
Air Force Reserve Airman Destruan O. McMillan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
McMillan is the son of Darlene and George McMillan of Atmore, Ala.
The airman graduated in 2012 from Escambia County High School, Atmore, Ala.
Photo Gallery: Northview High Presents ‘Hairspray’
May 10, 2015
The Northview High School Theatre Department presented the Broadway musical “Hairspray” Friday and Saturday nights.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click to enlarge.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lillian King Museum To Be Dedicated Monday; Town Hall Meeting To Follow
May 10, 2015
The Molino Mid-County Historical Society Museum in Molino will be official dedicated Monday afternoon as the “Lillian F. King Museum” in a ceremony just before a town hall meeting.
The museum is being renamed in honor of Lil King, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Molino Community Complex — housing the museum, the Molino Branch of the West Florida Public Library, multiple meeting rooms, and an auditorium — in the former Molino Elementary School.
She also established the Molino Mid-County Historical Society in 1999, of which she served as president from the museum’s inception in 2013 until her passing in February 2015.
The dedication ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday. A town hall meeting with District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will follow at 5:30 p.m. Both events will take place at the Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A in Molino.
Pictured top: Lil King holds the ribbon for the ribbon cutting of the Molino Community Complex in October 2012. Pictured below: West FLorida Library Administrator Darlene Howell presents a certificate of appreciation to Lil King and the Molino Mid County Historical Society for the group’s efforts at the Molino Branch Library in April 2014. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Local Scouts Volunteer At Horse Rescue
May 10, 2015
Local scouts spent their Saturday morning volunteering at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. The scouts from Troop 628 pulled weeds, picked up sticks, cleared fences and performed other barn chores for the nonprofit horse rescue group. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
