It’s Turning Much Colder. Here’s The Latest Freezing Forecast.
January 2, 2022
Freezing temperatures are exped Sunday and Monday nights as far south as about 10 Mile Road. Regardless of location in Escambia County, it’s turning much colder tonight as winter weather returns. With windows tonight and Monday, it will be blustery and much colder.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Cindy Speed Is Beulah Middle’s Teacher Of The Year
January 2, 2022
Cindy Speed was named the Beulah Middle School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
After A Holiday Break, Road Construction Lane Closures Return Monday
January 2, 2022
After a holiday break that started December 23, road construction lane closures return Monday morning.
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 6. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between A and N streets as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures and shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 interchange to allow crews to place the thermoplastic striping and to perform worklist items.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Jan. 3 through Friday, Jan. 7, as crews place a watermain.
- Beulah Road (S.R. 99) Routine Maintenance at Kaheeley Ridge Subdivision – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 through Friday, Jan. 7, as crews perform paving operations.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 6. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – The eastbound lane will remain reduced to one lane at the County Road 191 Overpass Bridge (Exit 26) until work associated with bridge approach construction is complete. Motorists can also expect intermittent lane closures from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 6 as crews perform construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Major roadway construction activities are currently underway. Improvements include widening the roadway from four to a six-lanes with a raised median, safety, and drainage upgrades, resurfacing Avalon Boulevard from U.S. 98 to Garcon Point Bridge, extending the existing shared-use path on the south side of U.S. 98 from Gondolier Boulevard, and new signage and pavement markings.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Lil Aggies Winter Cheer Clinic Set For January 14
January 2, 2022
The Tate High School Lil Aggies Winter Cheer Clinic will take place on Friday, January 14.
The clinic will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the game will follow at 7:30 p.m. The Lil Aggies cheerleaders will cheer on the Tate varsity boys basketball teams as they take on the Navarre Raiders.
The cost of the event is $40 per athlete, which includes an exclusive Lil Aggies basketball bow, pizza and a drink before the game, and game admission. Registration and payment are due by Monday, January 10th.
Click or tap here for a RSVP form.
Andy Moye
January 2, 2022
Mr. Andy Moye, age 62 of Community Church Road in Flomaton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Atmore from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Moye was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton and was employed in the lawn maintenance/landscaping industry. Mr. Moye was a volunteer fireman for Century Station #5. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. He loved going to church and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Donna Theresa Moye of Flomaton; mother-in-law, Marcella (Nelson) Glenn of Century; daughter, Jennifer Pugh; three sisters, Pat (Larry) Johnson of Damascus, Brenda Peterson of Century, and Wanda (Everette) Brown of Brewton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Andy Moye will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Carnley officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Holiness Church Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers will be Landon White, Ayden Smith, Roy Moseley, William Jeremy Markey, Kylie Reeves, and Jay Crowley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Everette Brown.
Molino Resident Drayton Smith Named Director Of Ministry Village At Olive
January 2, 2022
Molino resident Drayton Smith is the new executive director of the Ministry Village at Olive.
An Escambia County native, Smith grew up in Cantonment. He has served as an associate pastor and lead pastor, and most recently served as the director of major gifts at Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola. Smith will oversee the five programs of Ministry Village at Olive – the Charis House, Tender Hearts Caring Hands, The Most Excellent Way, the Ministry Village Bargain Center, and the Ministry Village Early Learning Center.
Smith said is looking forward to building relationships and sharing the “what” and “why” of Ministry Village with the community.
“When Drayton met with the board, we could sense his passion for serving others and the community. I believe Drayton’s focus on building and cultivating relationships will resonate throughout Ministry Village and our community for years to come,” said Stephen Newsome, board chairman for the Ministry Village.
Drayton and his wife Milissa have five children, one grandson, and two daughters-in-law. They enjoy life on their small Molino farm with their cows, horses, chickens and dogs.
Ministry Village at Olive, Inc. was founded in Pensacola in 2008. The mission of Ministry Village at Olive is to put the words of Jesus into action throughout our community – “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40, NIV)
Pictured: Drayton Smith and his wife Milissa. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Francis Ford
January 2, 2022
Francis “Barney” Ford 75, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2021. A long-time resident of Pensacola, he was originally from Athens, Pennsylvania. Barney joined the Navy after high school and rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer after 25 years of service to his country. During those years, he received Jesus into his heart as Savior and Lord.
He was a member of McIIwain Presbyterian Church. He sang in the choir and helped serve breakfast every week to the Men’s Prayer Group. He also enjoyed playing softball, racquetball, working out at the YMCA, watching all kinds of sports especially PSC basketball. He will always be remembered as a faithful friend who was interested in others and ready to lead a helping hand. He will especially be remembered by many families who shared special meals with him through the years.
Barney is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Ford and Gertrude Hunter Ford and his brother Mo Ford.
A memorial service will be held at McIIwain Presbyterian Church, Pensacola January 4, 2022, with visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.
Graveside services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Showalter, John Showalter, Micah Showalter, Charlie Clarke, Tom Turner and Rob Pike.
Honorary Pallbearers, Don Railsback and Charlie Foster.
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness during these last difficult days.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
West Florida Hospital Welcomes New Year’s Baby
January 1, 2022
Escambia County’s New Year’s Baby at West Florida Hospital was Alora Ann who arrived at 1:38 a.m. January 1, 2022.
Born to parents Michael Sanchez and Haylie Luberti, Alora Ann weighed in at 6-pounds, 4-ounces.
and she was delivered by Dr. Jack Ricketts.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here Are Escambia County’s Teachers Of The Year
January 1, 2022
Escambia County’s Teachers of the Year have been named to represent their respective schools.
Over the past few days we have posted individual stories on several Teachers of the Year from the North Escambia area, and we will continue over the next week or so.
One of them will be named the Escambia County School District’s overall Teacher of the year.
The Escambia County Teachers of the Year by school are:
- Achieve Academy — Aarin Phillips Nedd
- Alternative Education — William Broome
- Jim Allen Elementary — Amanda Robar
- Jim C. Bailey Middle — Jessika Brown
- Bellview Elementary — Christina Burson
- Bellview Middle — Dominick Limle
- Beulah Academy of Science — Jessica Lewis
- Beulah Elementary — Kris Lapata
- Beulah Middle School — Cindy Speed
- Blue Angels Elementary — Eunice Angeles
- Bratt Elementary — Mary Rackard
- Brentwood Elementary — Gail Hanson
- Brown-Barge Middle — Angela Nass
- Hellen Caro Elementary — Tammy Robertson
- N. B. Cook Elementary — Mary de Boer
- Cordova Park Elementary — Courtney Lurton
- Ensley Elementary — Iris Jones
- Escambia High — Susan Chambers
- Escambia Westgate — Melissa Caldwell
- Exceptional Student Education — Elizabeth Leonard
- Ferry Pass Elementary — Diondria Bridges
- Ferry Pass Middle — Brittany Wobecky
- Global Learning Academy — Amanda Westbrooks
- Reinhardt Holm Elementary — Lisa Jones
- Hope Horizon — Vivian Gillard
- Kingsfield Elementary School — Jessica Phelps
- Lincoln Park Elementary — Laura Hobbs
- R. C. Lipscomb Elementary — Dustin Brenton
- Longleaf Elementary — Laury Heath
- L. D. McArthur Elementary — Lindsey Jeremiah
- Molino Park Elementary — Jessica Varner
- Montclair Elementary School — Ashley Roache
- Myrtle Grove Elementary — Rich Gonzalez
- Navy Point Elementary — Dovennie Day
- Northview High — Jeffrey D. Simpkins
- Oakcrest Elementary — Philip Jones
- Pensacola High — Karen Bruening
- Pine Forest High — Jamiliya McBride
- Pine Meadow Elementary — Christina (Tina) Schlauder
- Pleasant Grove Elementary — Amy Urban
- Ransom Middle — Angela Avery
- Scenic Heights Elementary — Janette Calder
- O. J. Semmes Elementary — Rickie Merritt
- Sherwood Elementary — Alicia Smith
- George Stone Technical College — Edward Sizemore
- A. K. Suter Elementary — Alison Link
- Success Academy — Carolyn Dejacimo Pillar
- J. M. Tate High — Karl King
- Ernest Ward Middle — Katie Roley
- Warrington Elementary — Alicia Abbuhl
- Warrington Middle — Caleb Lovely
- Booker T. Washington High — Barbie Spears
- C. A. Weis Elementary — Brianna Cooks
- West Florida High — Laura Rainey
- West Pensacola Elementary — Audra Livingston
- J. H. Workman Middle School — Helene Carrington
Pictured: The Golden Apple Award. File photo.
2022 Begins With 80 Degrees Today, Then Rain, Then Winter Is Back Sunday Night
January 1, 2022
After beginning 2022 with a high around 80 degrees, rain will move in by Saturday Night at Sunday. By Sunday night, our spring-like weather will give way to winter, with lows falling down around freezing for Sunday and Monday nights.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
New Year’s Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 71. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 71. West wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.