Escambia Deputies To Be On TV Show ‘Cops’
February 25, 2015
A ride-along with Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be featured on the next new episode of the television show “Cops”. The episode, filmed last year, will air at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Spike network.
Lane Restrictions On Highway 4 In Northern Santa Rosa
February 25, 2015
There will be intermittent lane restrictions on state roadways in Santa Rosa County as crews refurbish pavement markings through March 4.
Work will take place on Highway 4 from the Escambia River to Highway 87A and Highway 87 from Clear Creek to just north of Highway 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. Lane restrictions will also be in place on I-10 from Avalon Boulevard to the Okaloosa County line daily from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Off duty law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control. Motorists are reminded by the Florida Department of Transportation to use caution, especially at night, and obey the posted speed limit when traveling through a work zone.
McCullough Named Century Chamber’s Student Of The Year
February 25, 2015
Northview High School senior Jessica McCullough has been name the Century Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Year.The annual selection is based upon a student’s well-rounded involvement in school activities, community service and more. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview JV Beats Baker; Baker Tops NHS Varsity
February 25, 2015
The Northview Lady Chiefs split games with the Baker Gators Tuesday in Bratt.
The NHS junior varsity defeated Baker 8-4, while the Baker varsity downed the Lady Chiefs 3-1 in eight innings.
Northview will host Freeport Friday. The junior varsity begins at 4:00, followed by the varsity at 6:00.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Scott Suspends 11th Grade English Test
February 25, 2015
Days before testing was scheduled to begin, Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Tuesday suspending the administration of an 11th-grade language arts test that Education Commissioner Pam Stewart has asked the Legislature to eliminate.
The move was expected; Stewart had recommended last week that Scott suspend the exam so that lawmakers can consider legislation to permanently scrap it. Critics of the test say it’s redundant because students’ graduation requirements in language arts are fulfilled by an assessment given in the 10th grade.
The state’s largest teachers union, though, said Scott should have done more, even as union leaders conceded they were unsure of the limits of his authority. Officials with the Florida Education Association pointed out that the executive order gets rid of just one of the tests that students face, and they pushed for suspending the entire school-accountability system for a year.
“But we think that the governor ought to have an executive order that delays all of this for a year or two in order to let us try to bring everything together and figure out, is the system that we have in place helping instruction and helping students?” union President Andy Ford said.
In a nod to the fact that the state is introducing a new set of statewide exams this year, the Legislature has already given public schools a reprieve from consequences that might have followed poor marks on the annual school report card. But schools will still be given letter grades, students could still be retained in third grade if they don’t pass a state test, and teachers will still see part of their job evaluations based on student performance.
Ford said the state should treat this year’s exams as a “field test” to work out any kinks.
“We should still go ahead and administer the test, but we shouldn’t have the consequences for that,” he said.
Speaking with reporters Tuesday afternoon after a roundtable discussion with local teachers of the year, Scott indicated he wasn’t interested in a delay.
“We all know that when we measure something, there’s a greater chance that we’re going to take it seriously and we’re going to improve,” he said. “I believe our teachers are going to do well. I think our students are going to do well.”
Stewart also recommended curtailing some other local and statewide tests in her report last week, but much of the testing that the state requires would remain in place. Lawmakers plan to pass legislation dealing with assessments during the 60-day session that begins next week.
by Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida
Tate’s Football Season Opener Not In Biloxi After All
February 25, 2015
The Tate High School Quarterback Club announced Tuesday that the school’s football season opener won’t be on the road after all. Instead, Biloxi High School will travel to Pete Gindl Stadium in Cantonment for the first game of the season on a to be announced date
The Aggies full 2015 season schedule is expected to be announced soon.
Deanna M. Mullins
February 25, 2015
Deanna M. Mullins, 44 of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Deanna was born in Pensacola and graduated from Tate High School in 1989. She was a very loving person with a heart of gold. She loved her children and family and was generous to all. Above all she loved the Lord with all her heart. Precious Deanna’s favorite quote: “God is Love.”
She is preceded in death by her stepdad, the dad that raised her, Willard Brown; and father, Richard Mullins.
Deanna is survived by her children, Preston Eddings, Annie Eddings and Christopher Green; mother, Joyce Brown; brothers and sisters, Ricky Mullins, James Mullins, Joyce Hanks and Melinda Brown Dunn; step-brothers and sisters, Libby, Darlene, Shelia, Gene, Lynn Wayne, Will, Shawn Brown; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah H. Ward
February 25, 2015
Sarah H. Ward 90, of Molino, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dave Ward; parents, Robert and Ada Hatfield; and her siblings.
She is survived by her three daughters, Betty (Sonny) Hicks of Molino, Janice (John) West of Prairieville, LA, and Wanda Graham of Milton; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.She was also blessed with two very special friends and wonderful caring neighbors.
Active pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Justin Kite, Cody Kite, William Grantham, Jr. Caleb Morrell, and Randy Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly West, Darrell Kite, Todd Powell, Mark Edwards, Bryce Grantham, Seth Morrell, Ed Morrell, Tyler King, Zack King, and William Grantham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015, with Pastor Brian Calhoun and Bro. Toby White officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
No Serious Injuries In Hwy 29, Neal Road Accident
February 24, 2015
There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Neal Road and Highway 29 in Cantonment. The accident is under investigation by the Florida highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Rain And Cold
February 24, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday Night Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.