Molino parade
November 30, 2024
Another Women’s College Soccer Championship Coming To Ashton Brosnaham Park
November 30, 2024
The 2024 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship will be played at Escambia County’s Ashton Brosnaham Park off 10 Mile Road December 2-9, 2024.
In this 41st annual competition, the top 16 women’s soccer teams will compete for the championship title. The tournament comes less than a month after the Texas Longhorns won the SEC Womens Soccer Championship at Ashton Brosnaham. [Photos, story...]
The teams competing for the NAIA title this year are Cumberlands (Ky.), John Brown (Ark.), SCAD Savannah (Ga.), Spring Arbor (Mich.), Campbellsville (Ky.), UC Merced (Calif.), (12) Marian (Ind.), College of Idaho, William Carey (Miss.), Xavier (La.), Cumberland (Tenn.), Indiana Wesleyan, Oklahoma Wesleyan, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), Columbia (Mo.), Science and Arts (Okla.), Keiser (Fla.), Tennessee Wesleyan, Missouri Valley, Truett McConnell (Ga.), Tennessee Southern, The Master’s (Calif.), Aquinas (Mich.) and Concordia (Neb.).
Tickets are on sale at here. All-tournament passes are $30 for adults and $15 for military, students and children. Individual game tickets for first round, quarterfinals and semifinals are $10 for adults and $5 for students/children/military. Tickets for the championship game on Sunday, Nov. 6 are $10 for adults and $5 for students/children/military. A service fee is applied to all ticket purchases. A clear bag policy is in effect for this event.
Pictured: The Texas Longhorns won the SEC Womens Soccer Championship November 10 at Ashton Brosnaham Park. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
EREC: Please Don’t Shoot At Our Lines During Dove Season
November 30, 2024
With dove season underway, North Escambia’s fiber internet provider and power company have issuing a warning — don’t shoot at power or fiber lines.
According to Connect Powered by Escambia River Electric Cooperative and EREC, shooting at an electrical line is a crime and the responsible parties could be held financially liable for repairs.
“Shooting at wired lines, even during hunting season, could result in unnecessary power and internet outages,” Connect said.
Anyone that witnesses a person shooting at wired lines in EREC’s territory is asked to report it to the cooperative at (850) 675-4521.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, dove season is underway until December 1 and will open again December 19-January 31.
Freezing And Frost Tonight
November 30, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 11pm. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Atmore Peanut Processor Coastal Growers Files Bankruptcy
November 30, 2024
Atmore peanut processor Coastal Growers, LLC has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Alabama (Mobile).
In their court filing, Coastal estimated that they owe between $100 and $500 million to between 100 and 199 creditors. The company estimated assets at $50 to $100 million.
Coastal Growers opened their $90 million peanut processing facility in Atmore in February 2022. At the time, the company was owned by a cooperative of 195 farmers who lived mostly in Alabama and Florida, many in the North Escambia area.
The 400,000 square foot facility sits on 60 acres in the Atmore Industrial Park that used to be a cotton field.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Using A Space Heater? Here Are Some Need To Know Tips
November 30, 2024
Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths.
“Space heaters should have a three-foot safe zone around them,” said Escambia County Fire and Life Specialist Ray Melton. “They should never be left on while you’re away from home. They should be checked and serviced every year before used. Never plug a space heater into power strips or extension cords, and always have working smoke alarms.”
Follow these tips to stay safe while heating your home:
- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater.
- Portable space heaters should be turned OFF every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
- Never plug a space heater in a power strip.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use an oven to heat your home.
For portable electric heaters:
- Place them on a solid, flat surface, away from high traffic areas and doorways.
- Use and purchase heaters with an automatic shut off so if they are tipped over they will shut off.
- Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.
- Inspect for cracked or damaged, broken plugs or loose connections; replace before using.
Heating Fire Facts:
- Most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters.
- The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (27%) was failure to clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
- The leading factor contributing to ignition for home heating fire deaths (54%) was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding.
- Nearly half (48%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.
Need a free smoke detector in Escambia County? Call (850) 595-HERO.
Escambia Woman Arrested After Pursuit, PIT Maneuver
November 30, 2024
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest a woman following a pursuit Friday night.
Deputies located a stolen vehicle at T Street and Hernandez Street. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped by a PIT maneuver near Sanchez Street.
Dawn Marie Bur, 43, was charged with grand theft auto along with fleeing and eluding. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Boil Water Notice Issued For Woodrun Area
November 30, 2024
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFtED ON 12-2-2024.
Due to a broken 8-inch water main, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Woodrun area off Nine Mile Road.
Specifically, the boil water notice includes:
- Woodrun Road (Address Range: 9000 – 9168)
- Woodrun Circle
- Woodrun Lane
Residents located in the specified boil water notice area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours and the notice will be rescinded at that time.
ECUA crews have completed the repairs and flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football
November 30, 2024
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Week 14
11 a.m. CT
- Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State | FOX
- No. 8 Tennessee at Vanderbilt | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 15 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson | ESPN
- No. 23 Illinois at Northwestern | Big Ten Network
- Kansas at Baylor | ESPN2
- West Virginia at Texas Tech | FS1
- UTSA at Army | CBSSN
- Louisville at Kentucky | SEC Network
- UConn at UMass | ESPN+
- Duke at Wake Forest | ACC Network
- Louisiana at UL Monroe | ESPNU
- North Texas at Temple | ESPN+
- Southeast Missouri State at Illinois State (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Central Connecticut State at Rhode Island (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Slippery Rock at Kutztown (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Central Oklahoma at Ferris State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Hobart at Susquehanna (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Grove City at Johns Hopkins (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Maryville (TN) at DePauw (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Endicott at Cortland (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- King’s (PA) at Salisbury (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- UMass Dartmouth at Springfield (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Washington & Jefferson at Randolph-Macon (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Aurora at Hope (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Centre at Carnegie Mellon (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- John Carroll at Mount Union (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
12 p.m. CT
- UT Martin at New Hampshire (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Ashland at Cal (PA) (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Harding at Grand Valley State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Miles at Valdosta State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Virginia Union at Lenoir-Rhyne (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Wisconsin-La Crosse at Saint John’s (MN) (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Mary Hardin-Baylor at Hardin-Simmons (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Wisconsin-Platteville at Wartburg (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Bethel (MN) at Lake Forest (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Whitworth at North Central (IL) (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
12:30 p.m. CT
- Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan | ESPN+
1 p.m. CT
- Southern vs. Grambling | NBC
- Middle Tennessee at Florida International | ESPN+
- Coastal Carolina at Georgia State | ESPN+
- Southern Miss at Troy | ESPN+
- South Florida at Rice | ESPN+
- Lehigh at Richmond (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Eastern Kentucky at Villanova (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
2 p.m. CT
- Pitt at Boston College | CW Network
- Old Dominion at Arkansas State | ESPN+
- Northern Arizona at Abilene Christian (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Drake at Tarleton State (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Minnesota State at CSU Pueblo (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Bemidji State at Western Colorado (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Texas Lutheran at Linfield (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. CT
- Maryland at No. 4 Penn State | Big Ten Network
- No. 5 Notre Dame at USC | CBS
- No. 6 Miami (Fla.) at Syracuse | ESPN
- Cal at No. 9 SMU | ESPN2
- Auburn at No. 13 Alabama | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 16 Arizona State at Arizona | FOX
- Arkansas at No. 21 Missouri | SEC Network
- Rutgers at Michigan State | FS1
- NC State at North Carolina | ACC Network
- Fresno State at UCLA | Big Ten Network
- Central Michigan at Northern Illinois | CBSSN
- UAB at Charlotte | ESPN+
- Florida Atlantic at Tulsa | ESPN+
3 p.m. CT
- Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky | ESPNU
- Kennesaw State at Louisiana Tech | ESPN+
- UTEP at New Mexico State | ESPN+
5 p.m. CT
- TCU at Cincinnati | ESPN+
- Appalachian State at Georgia Southern | ESPN+
5:30 p.m. CT
- Wyoming at Washington State | CW Network
6 p.m. CT
- Purdue at No. 10 Indiana | FS1
- Oklahoma at LSU | ESPN
- Florida at Florida State | ESPN2
6:30 p.m. CT
- Washington at No. 1 Oregon | NBC
- No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M | ABC/SEC Network
- No. 24 Kansas State at No. 18 Iowa State | FOX
7 p.m. CT
- Nevada at No. 22 UNLV | CBSSN
- Virginia at Virginia Tech | ACC Network
- Marshall at James Madison | ESPNU
9:15 p.m. CT
- Houston at No. 19 BYU | ESPN
- Tennessee State at Montana (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
9:30 p.m. CT
- Air Force at San Diego State | FS1
10 p.m. CT
- New Mexico at Hawai’i | Spectrum Sports PPV
See Acres Of Christmas Lights, Hayride, Goats In Pajamas At Run-a-muck Ranch In Bratt
November 29, 2024
The Run-a-muck Ranch in Bratt is opening again this year with tens of thousands of Christmas lights, and you are invited to stop by and see them for free. And see the goats in pajamas.
Skip and Kristy Geiser opened the Christmas display three years ago, and it’s even bigger this year.
For a photo gallery from 2022, click here.
There are always plenty of “oohs and ahhs” over the goats in pajamas and a mini donkey.
Nestled on three or four acres in the woods off Rigby Road, the display is walk-through (not a drive-through). Admission and parking are free, but donations are accepted.
Visitors walk a short distance from the parking lot down a lighted path and cross a small footbridge into the Christmas wonderland. If it’s rained recently, remember appropriate footwear because it may be muddy. It’s in an open, park-like setting with lots of lights, inflatables, animated display and an old-fashioned hayride down a lighted trail.
Concessions are available, and only cash is accepted. There are picnic tables and lounge chairs, and propane patio heaters if it’s cold.
For a photo gallery from 2022, click here.
Run-a-muck Ranch is located at 4590 Rigby Road in Bratt (about 1.5 miles from Bratt Elementary). Take Still Road south off West Highway 4 turn left on Rigby Road and look for the signs. Don’t expect to see a lot of lights from the road; it’s a driveway back to the parking lot. (We found that Google Maps was a bit off on the location; click here for a map to the driveway.)
Weather permitting, the lights festival will be open each Thursday-Saturday through December 27. The gate is open 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Pictured: A previous year at the Christmas lights festival at Run-a-muck Ranch in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
