Hundreds Attend Northview Homecoming Parade (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2018
Hundreds turned out for the annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set against Jay at 7 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Placed On Lockdown
October 5, 2018
Ernest Ward Middle School was placed on a precautionary lockdown just before dismissal time Friday afternoon after authorities received a report of a man with a rifle near the school.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office quickly made contact with the man, and there was no threat, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The man was on his own property near the school.
The lockdown was quickly lifted.
File photo.
Cantonment Man Charged With Battery On Pregnant Girlfriend
October 5, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with the battery of his pregnant girlfriend.
Leve Leon Dixon, Jr., allegedly accused his girlfriend of cheating on him and punched her about 10 times. He also threw her phone causing the screen to break.
Dixon, 27, was charged with felony aggravated battery when the offender knew the victim was pregnant and criminal mischief with property damage.
Leve remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $15,000.
FDC Announces $1,000 Hiring Bonuses At Century, Santa Rosa Prisons
October 5, 2018
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced $1,000 hiring bonuses at the Century Correctional Institution and Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Applicants who complete their correctional officer certification through either FDC or certain state colleges will be eligible for the bonus. Paid training is available.
For more information regarding a career with the Florida Department of Corrections, visit FLDOCjobs.com
Photos: Kiss The Goat And Other EWMS Pep Rally Fun
October 5, 2018
From kissing a goat, to the principal dancing with a pink wig, to pies in the face, the Ernest Ward Eagles held a homecoming pep rally Thursday.
The Kiss The Goat contest was a fundraiser benefiting the cheerleaders. And the goat was unharmed (he really seemed to enjoy all the attention).
The Eagles beat W.S. Neal 44-0 in their homecoming game. Click here for photos and details.
For an Ernest Ward Middle pep rally photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Gets Another Win, Outscoring Opponents 154-12 In Four Games
October 5, 2018
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles have outscored opponents 154-12 just four games into this season.
Only Saraland has scored against Ernest Ward, the only middle school football team in Escambia County, FL.
Thursday night, EWMS celebrated a homecoming win over the Eagles of W.S. Neal, 40-0.
For a game action photo gallery, click here.
Earlier this season, Ernest Ward defeated W.S. Neal 28-0, Summerdale 44-0, and Saraland 42-12.
Next Thursday, Ernest Ward will host Escambia County Middle School of Atmore, and they will wrap up their season October 18 on the road at Summerdale. Both games are at 6 p.m.
For a pep rally photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fundraising Lunch Today For Century Correctional Officer
October 5, 2018
A fundraising lunch will be held today for a Century Correctional Institution correctional officer that is battling pancreatic cancer. The meal will include a leg quarter, baked beans an coleslaw. Lunches will be available at the Century Fire Station on Tedder Road.
Sunny And Warm, Only A Slight Chance Of Weekend Rain
October 5, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Pictured: The sun sets Thursday evening behind an Escambia County EMS unit on a football game standby at Northview High School. Photo by Kayla Bedell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview JV Battles Back Hard In Game Against Catholic
October 5, 2018
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs may be few in number, but they held their own against Pensacola Catholic’s JV Thursday night in Bratt.
Catholic held a 20-0 lead in the fourth quarter, but the JV Chiefs came alive with two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the game for a final score of 20-16. The JV Chiefs only have 13 players.
Northview’s JV will travel to Atmore Monday to face the JV Blue Devils of Escambia County High School at 6 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Master Gardeners Winter Plant Sale Saturday In Cantonment
October 5, 2018
The Escambia County Master Gardeners will hold a Winter Vegetable Plant Sale Saturday from 8:30 until 10:30 at their demonstration garden at the Escambia County Extension Service, 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment. Available selections will grow very well in containers. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
