Moore Rejects Century Town Clerk Job, Will Remain Flomaton Clerk
September 26, 2024
Just a week after being appointed as the town of Century’s clerk, Carrie Moore has reversed her decision and will remain in her current position as the town clerk for Flomaton.
On September 17, the Century Town Council voted unanimously to approve a recommendation from Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. to hire Carrie Moore as Century town clerk. The position has been vacant since Leslie Howington took a leave of absence in mid-April before resigning in May for medical reasons.
“We have been weighing our options for a few months now,” Gomez said before the affirmative vote. “We had several applications in which I thoroughly vetted them along with my team, and we had one standout. Her name is Carrie Moore.”
At the time, Gomez stated that Moore would start in three weeks.
But now Moore has changed her mind and decided that she will remain town clerk in Flomaton.
“I’m happy she is staying,” Flomaton Mayor Jim Johnson said Wednesday night. “I’m glad to have her as we work hard to promote Flomaton and move Flomaton forward.”
Moore has served as town clerk in Flomaton for the last three years. She previously worked with the City of Evergreen beginning in 2017 until her hiring in Flomaton in 2021.
There’s no word yet on how Century will move forward with the search for another town clerk. As salary range set back in May of $71,000 to $91,000.
Pictured: Carrie Moore, hired as Century’s new town clerk, has decided to remain as the town clerk in Flomaton. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Helene Become Major Hurricane Headed For Florida Landfall Today
September 26, 2024
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED.
Helene strengthen into a major hurricane Thursday afternoon as it continues toward a landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, accord to forecasters.
A major hurricane is Category 3 or higher.
Continued strengthening is possible.
For the local weather forecast, click here.
The latest information is in the graphic above.
Local Students Gather For ‘See You At The Pole’
September 26, 2024
Students across the area took part in the annual See You at the Pole event Wednesday morning.
Students gathered as school began to pray in the non-denominational event. See You at the Pole is a national student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. Students prayed for their school, friends, teachers, government, and the nation.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Deploying Resources Ahead of Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
Escambia County is mobilizing and deploying resources to assist areas of the state expected to be impacted by Hurricane Helene, standing ready to help neighboring counties and the state with storm preparation and recovery.
Escambia County Emergency Management is deploying Friday, Sept. 27 to Liberty County along with the county’s mobile command unit, THOR, to support response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene. An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office contingency will be deploying with Escambia County Emergency Management, along with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management. The deployed teams will be assisting Liberty County and surrounding counties, depending on the impact of the storm.
Escambia County Emergency Management will also be hosting the Florida Department of Emergency Management at the county’s Emergency Operations Center, allowing the state to continue operations and planning before, during, and after the storm. The State Emergency Operations Center is located in Tallahassee, which is expected to receive a direct hit from Hurricane Helene based on the current forecast track.
The Pensacola Bay Center is hosting multiple Urban Search and Rescue teams from the State of Colorado, along with swift water rescue teams. These teams plan to deploy after the storm to start search and rescue operations in the Tallahassee area.
Additionally, the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is preparing resources and providing assistance, currently serving as a staging location for the ASPCA ahead of the storm. Escambia County’s Animal Search and Rescue, or ASAR, team is also standing by for deployment. The ASAR team has members from Animal Welfare and Escambia County Fire Rescue who are trained to respond to disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes or other large-scale animal rescue incidents. Escambia County Animal Welfare is also partnering with national organizations to provide staging areas for pet food and supplies that will be distributed to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Escambia County Equestrian Center is accepting horse evacuations for those leaving areas in the hurricane’s path. Interested horse owners may call the Equestrian Center office at 850-941-6042 or the facility manager at 850-554-1155 for information.
Escambia County EMS and Escambia County Fire Rescue are also standing by and are ready to deploy if requested by the state.
“Escambia County is always ready and willing to help our neighbors during difficult times like this, and we will continue to provide any resources we can to assist those who are impacted by Hurricane Helene,” Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno said. “We are thinking of everyone in the path of this storm, praying for their safety, and hoping for the best possible outcome for those who are impacted. It is an honor and a privilege for Escambia County to be able to serve our sister counties and the State of Florida at this difficult time.”
Cracked Foundation At Century Sewage Plant Springs Leaks
September 26, 2024
Wednesday, the Town of Century was dealing with two leaks from the foundation of their wastewater treatment plant.
According to reports submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the town applied lime to the affected area and washed it down as the cleanup was ongoing.
Century’s wastewater system was dedicated in June, 1990.
Pictured: The Century Wastewater Treatment Plant. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Schools Are Closed Today In Escambia And Santa Rosa
September 26, 2024
Escambia and Santa Rosa county schools are closed Thursday due to Hurricane Helene in the Gulf.
Escambia County
Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024 due to possible inclement weather associated with Hurricane Helene.
The National Weather Service forecasts inclement weather moving through the area on Thursday, with the possibility of high winds which could endanger school bus travel and heavy rains. In an abundance of caution, all schools, district offices, and afterschool activities, including indoor and outdoor athletics, have been canceled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Friday, September 27,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff. We will always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and employees”
Santa Rosa County
We received additional information from the National Weather Service of Mobile including updated wind advisories. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to close schools for Thursday, September 26. We fully anticipate school operations to resume as usual on Friday, September 27. However, please stay updated to social media outlets and our district website for any updates.
Escambia County, Alabama
Escambia County, Alabama, Schools are open Thursday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Showers And Storms Today, Wind Advisory In Effect
September 26, 2024
For specific details on Hurricane Helene, click here.
There is wind advisory in effect today North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Virginia Estelle Shelby
September 26, 2024
Virginia “Estelle’ Shelby was born on October 27, 1934, in the rural town of Altha, Florida. She passed away on September 24, 2024, just shy of her 90th. birthday. She was a soft-spoken and gentle southern lady. She loved flowers, hummingbirds, and babies! Most of all she loved her family. Estelle was a renowned cook. Her potato salad, cornbread dressing, and giblet gravy are some of her family’s favorites.
Estelle is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lizzie Sewell Vickery. She is also preceded in death by five siblings: Coy Vickery, Troy Vickery, Wilburn Vickery, Alice Daniels, and Marie “Jo” Simpson.
Estelle is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jack Shelby; son, Ricky (Traci) Herndon, daughter, Dianne (Jim) Soderlind, and step-daughter, Sherri Lastra; grandchildren, Timothy Burch, Brigette Soderlind (Nic Brochu), Heath Herndon, and step-granddaughter, Lacey Shelby; great-grandchildren, Casey, Halle, and Houston Burch; and her brother, James Earl (Carolyn) Vickery.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North Chapel with nephew, David Nooe, officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church of Beulah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 12:15 p.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Burch, Jim Soderlind, Heath Herndon, Nic Brochu, Donald Hurst, and Terry Chavers.
Houston Burch will act as an honorary pallbearer.
A special thank you to Vitas Hospice and Mama’s special angels, Lee Anne, Ms. Tee, and Jennifer. These ladies went above and beyond their duties and we are eternally grateful.
Escambia And Santa Rosa Schools Closed On Thursday
September 25, 2024
Escambia and Santa Rosa county schools will be closed on Thursday, both districts announced Wednesday afternoon.
Escambia County
Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024 due to possible inclement weather associated with Hurricane Helene.
The National Weather Service forecasts inclement weather moving through the area on Thursday, with the possibility of high winds which could endanger school bus travel and heavy rains. In an abundance of caution, all schools, district offices, and afterschool activities, including indoor and outdoor athletics, have been canceled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Friday, September 27,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff. We will always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and employees”
Santa Rosa County
At 4:00pm we received additional information from the National Weather Service of Mobile including updated wind advisories. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to close schools for Thursday, September 26. We fully anticipate school operations to resume as usual on Friday, September 27. However, please stay updated to social media outlets and our district website for any updates.
Helene Continues Toward Florida Big Bend Landfall As Major Hurricane
September 25, 2024
This story is outdated. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest information.
Helene continues toward a landfall by about Thursday night in the Big Bend area of Florida, accord to forecasters.
The current forecast and forecast models are predicting the storm to be major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) when it makes landfall.
The likelihood of strengthening is high.
The forecast path can, and often will, change. It’s too early to tell what local impacts the hurricane will have in the Escambia County area. At minimum, our rain chance will increase, and there will be an increased risk of risk currents and high surf at the beaches as it becomes windy.
The latest information is in the graphic above.