2016 In Photos: August
January 3, 2017
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at August.
One person was killed during an explosion at the Airgas plant in Cantonment.
The Tate Aggies hit the road for a season opener win against Biloxi.
The Northview Chiefs opened their season with a loss on the road to Crestview.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall announced that the town was applying for $1.3 million in housing and tornado recovery grants.
The Florida Department of Transportation installed signage on two dangerous curves in Century.
ECUA and Escambia County held a held a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility, or IMRF, at the Perdido Landfill.
The State Attorney charged four members of a Century Citizens Advisory Task Force with a non-criminal Sunshine Law violation.
“We Back The Blue” yard signs aooeared across the North Escambia area to show support for local law enforcement. This sign was on Mayo Street near Hecker Road in Century.
It was announced in August that many historic homes would be repaired or rebuilt following a February tornado.
Students headed back to class in the North Escambia area.
Free backpacks and school supplies were distributed in Century to hundreds of children in need, thanks to a family honoring the memory of one of their own, in a program called “Dedria’s Gift”
Fire destroyed a mobile home near Walnut Hill.
An open house was held at the new Century Academy, a private, non-profit K-12 school that will specialize in teaching children diagnosed with autism and other related learning disabilities.
The City of Atmore officially signed off on an agreement with Hunstville-based Brown-Precision that will bring 100 new jobs and a multi-million dollar investment to a new industrial park. And officials say they hope it is just the beginning of the job announcements in a new aerospace corridor.
A thunderstorm brought heavy rains, flooding the Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a “Milkshake With A School Resource Officer” event at Chick-fil-A on Nine Mile Road.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Local Cheerleaders March In London New Year’s Day Parade
January 2, 2017
Three local cheerleaders took part in the New Year’s Day parade in London on Sunday.
Pictured above (L-R) are Autumn Albritton, Northview High School; Mallory Gibson, Northview High School; and Kamryn McGinty, Pine Forest High School.
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2016 In Photos: April
December 30, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at April.
An April sunset in North Escambia.
After an absence of several years, baseball and softball returned in April to the Cantonment Ballpark.
Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
It was announced that former Century High School and the football stadium on Hecker Road will be demolished due to tornado damage.
“The Bully Plays” was presented at Tate High School.
The 20th Annual Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held in April at Tate High School with over 500 student athletes. Over 600 Tate student volunteers assisted as “buddies” and event workers.
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation honored 68 of Escambia County’s outstanding creative high school seniors at the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Awards Ceremony in Pensacola, including these students from Tate High School.
For the third year in a row, the Tate Lady Aggies won the District 1-7A title over Pace at Escambia High School.
An Earth Day Celebration was held in Century.
New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization (GCA & NRYO) Spring Livestock Show was held in Molino.
The first Black Jacket Jamboree beautiful baby contest was held during the Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino.
The annual Blue Jacket Jamboree was held at the 4-H Center in Molino with arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food, a car show and more. All proceeds from the event benefited the Northview High School FFA and FFA Scholarship Fund.
Molino Park Elementary Principal Appears On ‘Good Morning America’
December 29, 2016
Molino Park Elementary School Principal Lisa Arnold made a brief appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday. Senior meteorologist Rob Marciano spoke to Arnold on air. Lisa Arnold was in New York City with her daughter Emily. Courtesy images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Council On Aging Distributes Over $30K In Gifts To Nearly 800 Clients
December 28, 2016
The Council on Aging of West Florida distributed $31,314 worth of gifts to 791 clients across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this Christmas.
The crafts, blankets, clothing, decorations, household goods and hygiene products were given to the Council on Aging by 43 area donors and organizations.
This marks one of the most successful years for the Council on Aging’s annual drive to give presents to homebound aging adults in the area. Each year, the Council will begin receiving gifts in early to mid-November before distributing them at Senior Dining Sites, The Retreat, and other distribution points across the two-county region. Some volunteers, like those from Temple Beth El and Navy base-workers, even elected to play Santa Claus and go on dedicated gift-delivery routes, spreading joy to all they encountered.
“Seniors are neglected more than any other group,” said Debbie Manning, who hand-made many gifts this year. “During Christmas especially, kids are taken care of through Toys for Tots and other programs. Seniors are the least represented group.”
In addition to the presents that delivered holiday cheer to hundreds of aging adults, the Council on Aging helped distribute hundreds of blankets and dozens of heaters to senior citizens who are particularly vulnerable to the cold weather this time of year.
“I’ve seen moms with children, heads of companies, and retirees alike go out of their way to purchase that special gift they knew would warm the heart of someone they have never even met,” said Tricia Dixon, volunteer coordinator for the Council on Aging. “For some elderly adults, these are the only presents they receive. Many have family who no longer live here or have passed on, so it brings them a special kind of joy as they unwrap items meant especially for them. It reminds them that we still care, that we are happy to give back to those who have given us so much.”
“It took all of our staff cooperating throughout the month of December to make this program run smoothly,” said Margaret Jerauld, the Council’s activities supervisor. “From compiling master lists of clients, to pickup and delivery of gifts, to counting donations and getting thank you letters written, the great staff at the Council on Aging worked together to make the 2016 Christmas season special for seniors in our area.”
If you are interested in volunteering to help the Council on Aging, or if you would like to drop off any new heaters or blankets, call (850) 432-1475.
2016 In Photos: February
December 28, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at February.
Gov. Rick Scott and other leaders toured tornado damage in Century.
Local legislative delegation members in Century sign a letter to Gov. Rick Scott thanking him for his efforts on tornado recover.
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Ferry Pass.
Kristy Imhof, the new Escambia County Teacher of the Year, received a surprise visit in her seventh grade language arts classroom at Ransom Middle School
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Laura Chavers received the seventh annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA.
Fire destroyed a church van on Highway 29 in Century.
Over a dozen North Escambia railroad crossings were closed for repairs.
Northview principal Gayle Weaver face to face with BMX bike jumping over her during a motivational event before the student body.
The Pensacola Opera presented “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Century Branch Library.
Three North Escambia area high schools — Tate, Northview and Escambia County (Atmore) — were surprised with golden footballs from the NFL to commemorate Super Bowl 50.
ECUA and Escambia County held a groundbreaking for a new recycling facility.
One family was evacuated after a chemical tanker accident in Walnut Hill.
At least three people were injured and dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed as a tornado ripped through the North Escambia area from McDavid and Century
The National Weather Service determined that the tornado that hit Century in February was an EF-3 with 152 MPH winds.
Two men pray together at the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century during a food distribution event for tornado victim.
A food distribution was held for tornado victims in Century.
An Amtrak inspection train rolled into Atmore in advance of the possible return of rail service to the Gulf Coast.
Volunteers from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited Molino Park Elementary School’s after-school program to teach the students about fire safety.
The inside of the 114-year old Century United Methodist Church, complete shift off of its foundation by the Century tornado.
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When an EF-3 tornado slammed into Century last Monday, it not only damaged or destroyed dozens of homes, it also blew away a large part of Century’s economic development hopes for new jobs. The former Alger-Sullivan Lumber property just off Front Street was heavily damaged, including a collapse of the rear portion of the largest building.
Escambia County Fire Rescue first responders learned about getting out of a tight spot — a really tight spot – during training held at Ascend Performance Materials in Cantonment.
2016 In Photos: January
December 27, 2016
Today, we begin our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at January.
A Hazmat team was called to Cantonment to investigate a suspicious white power received by a resident in a package delivery.
Above: A close call between an 18-wheeler and a train near Atmore. The train was forced to make an emergency stop.
Molino Park Elementary School students celebrated the 100th day of the school year by dressing up like 100-year olds.
A Florida Department of Transportation Gateway Beautification project was underway in Century on Highway 29 at the Alabama/Florida state line.
Florida Forest Services teamed up with the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Century to provide free fruit trees to needy families during an Arbor Day event.
Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown was injured in a motorcycle crash in Ensley.
MLK Day parade in Atmore.
Cantonment MLK Day parade.
A jeep and gasoline tanker collided in Cantonment.
Storms knocked out power to large area in late January.
Peighton Dortch was crowned Miss NHS 2016 at Northview High School.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Waterfront Rescue Serves 68th Annual Christmas Banquet
December 26, 2016
The Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola served hundreds of meals Christmas Day to those in need and those just looking for a little fellowship. About 160 volunteers worked to serve the meals at the mission or deliver the traditional holiday meals. Sunday’s event was the 68th Annual Christmas Banquet at the Waterfront Rescue Mission. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa Claus Visits Cantonment Senior Center (With Gallery)
December 25, 2016
Santa Claus paid a recent visit to the Cantonment Senior Center. He passed out gifts, listened to wishes and took photos with the seniors.
Pictured: Santa Claus visited the Cantonment Senior Center recently Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dedria’s Gift Provides Christmas Presents For Nursing Home Residents
December 25, 2016
The Century organization “Dedria’s Gift” recently visited three area nursing homes and assisted living facilities, providing Christmas presents for less fortunate residents. The gifts were provided at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center (pictured top), the Atmore Nursing Care Center (pictured below) and the Westgate Village in Brewton.
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11. The group annual provides school supplies for hundreds of children the Century area.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
