Miss NHS Pageant Set For Saturday Night
February 23, 2017
The annual Miss NHS pageant will be held Saturday night at Northview High School in the theater.
There are 11 young ladies competing for the crown this year.
Pre-sale tickets are available in the school office or at the door until sold out.
Contestants are (pictured above, front) Alyssa Borelli and Morgan Myrick, (back, L-R) Ashtyn Carnley, Autumn Albritton, Olivia Seals, Gabrielle Hawkins, Allison Rice, Hadley Woodfin and Ashlan Harigel. Not pictured: Brianna Smith and Jessica Stacey. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
‘Vote-By-Mail’ Ballot Request Deadline Passed For Century Special Election
February 22, 2017
The final day has passed for registered voters in the town of Century to request a vote-by-mail ballot for upcoming February 28 special election.
Anyone who wishes to request a vote-by-mail ballot should visit EscambiaVotes.com and click “Vote by Mail”, or contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (850) 595-3900. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the election is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22. To track your vote-by-mail ballot, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click “Track My Ballot.”
Voted vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, February 28.
After Wednesday, a voter may still pick up a vote-by-mail ballot in person from the Elections Office through Monday, February 27.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall on February 28. The special election will include one race between Luis Gomez, Jr. and Kevin Stead for Century Town Council Seat 2. The seat was left open last year by the sudden death of Annie Savage.
Mail Carrier Slams Into Fire Hydrant, Pole Barn
February 22, 2017
A mail carrier escaped serious injury Tuesday in a single vehicle accident near Walnut Hill.
The woman lost control while westbound on Highway 164 near J.D. Rigby Road. He vehicle hit a fire hydrant before striking a RV pole barn. She was evaluated on scene but not transported by Escambia County EMS.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Details have not been released.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the accident.
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Slight Rain Chance
February 22, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Honey Bee Workshop To Be Held Saturday In Molino
February 22, 2017
“Keeping Our Bees Alive” will be the main emphasis for the North Escambia Beekeepers Association’s Annual Honey Bee Workshop Saturday in Molino.
Aimed at helping prospective and experienced beekeepers succeed, the event will be held from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95A North.
Considered the most successful beekeeper in the Pensacola area, Shelby Johnson, president of Escarosa Beekeepers Assn., will explain the necessity of annual re-queening, and how to prevent swarming. Most beekeepers are losing their bee colonies while Johnson continues to maintain his hives in good health. Johnson produces nucleus colonies for new beekeepers as well as to replace those which others have lost. He will discuss skills to keep bees alive while enjoying ever-increasing honey production.
Workshop speakers include Dr. Jamie Ellis, Associate Professor of Entomology at University of Florida, who will address what is killing bees, controlling honeybee pathogens, and nutrition. Andrew Finch, Florida State Apiary Inspector, will discuss Varroa mite and SHB control.
Last year over 165 people attended, so registration is required. Lunch and door prizes are included in the cost of $25 for adults; $12.50 for ages 13-18; and under 12 is free. Paypal accepted at www.northescambiabees.com or call Danny Woods at 850-777-4129 or dawoods@frontiernet.net.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Cantonment Wreck
February 22, 2017
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Tuesday night in Cantonment.
The crash was reported just after 9 p.m. on East Kingsfield Road near Riddle Road, about a mile from Tate High School. The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not yet been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates National FFA Week With Breakfast
February 22, 2017
FFA members at Northview High School are celebrating National FFA Week with a variety of events.
Tuesday morning, the FFA officers and members prepared a homestyle breakfast for teachers, staff and invited guests that support the FFA program. Northview’s FFA program has been recognized as one of the top chapters in both the state and the nation.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Authorities Arrest Alabama Man For Child Sex Abuse
February 22, 2017
The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Brewton man on child molestation charges.
William Douglas Smith, Sr., 56 year old W/M, of 1904 Sowell Road, was charged him with two counts of sexual child abuse of a child less than 12-years old. The alleged victims ha\e been interviewed by a forensics interviewer and provided cause for an arrest according to deputies.
The case is still under investigation and anyone with any further information is asked to contact the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office at (251) 809-2154.
Sen. Richard Shelby Tours Atmore Manufacturing Plant
February 22, 2017
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, (R-Ala) toured Alto Products in Atmore on Tuesday.
Alto has manufactured over a billion friction clutches & powertrain components for automotive, high-performance, heavy-duty, marine and motorcycle applications. Approximately 300 people work at the Atmore facility.
Pictured: U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (in suit) tours Alto Products in Atmore with company president David Landa. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Molino Crash
February 22, 2017
There were no injuries in a two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 95A at Adams Road near Molino. Further details on the crash have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
