Northview’s Perritt Places In Law Week Student Essay Contest

May 13, 2016

Northview High School student Sarah Perritt won third place in this year’s Law Week Student Essay Contest. Her prize included a $50 award and a certificate from the Northwest Florida Paralegal Association.

Perritt was encouraged to enter an essay by James Moretz, who teaches U.S. government, economics, sociology and physiology at Northview.

This year’s Law Week Essay Contest centered on the 50th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. Students were tasked with preparing a case brief essay which focused on the factual findings in the juvenile case of J.B.D. v. North Carolina and “Miranda.”

Moretz said Perrittis a highly motivated self-starter and is very deserving of the recognition she earned from the Northwest Florida Paralegal Association. Additionally, Moretz said he is encouraged that her success will inspire others to participate in next year’s contest.

Pictured: Law Week Student Essay Contest third place winner Sarah Perritt and teacher James Moretz. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Weekend Play: ‘You Can’t Take It With You’

May 13, 2016

The Greater Escambia Center for the Arts (GECA) will present “You Can’t Take It With You” this weekend.

Showtime are 7 p.m.  Saturday, with a Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Set in pre-World War II 1930’s, the story is about two very different families with one thing in common – their youngest members are in love. It is up to the lovers to bring the two families together and find common ground. In the process, chaos ensues and both tempers and fireworks flare as a compromise is sought.

Admission is $10 per person, $7 for GECA members, at 100 South Trammel Street in Atmore. Advance tickets are available at the Atmore News Office on South Main Street, call (251) 368-6397.

Pictured: (L-R) Pam Dees, Sandy Helton, Tom Wolfe and Sharon Poulsen in “You Can’t Take It With You”. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Required Tdap Vaccine Offered At Ernest Ward, Ransom Middle Schools

May 12, 2016

The Escambia County School District is making it easier and cost-free  for students to receive a required vaccination before school starts next fall.

Incoming seventh grade students in Florida are required to have a Tdap immunization before starting the school year.

The Escambia County School District has teamed up with Healthy Schools to offer the Tdap vaccine on May 18 at Ernest Ward and Ransom middle schools with no out of pocket cost. Consent forms have been sent home with current sixth grade students. Parents should return the completed form with either “Yes” or No” marked.

For more information, call the Ernest Ward Middle School clinic at (850) 327-4283 ext. 113 or Ransom Middle School at (850) 937-2220.

Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).

Northview’s McGahan Named ‘Top Senior’ Out Of 48 NJROTC Programs In Five States

May 10, 2016

Northview High School NJROTC Company Commander Cadet LCDR Moriah McGahan has been selected as the Navy JROTC “Top Senior” in the Area 8 Region. She was named the Top Senior from 48 high school NJROTC programs in Northwest Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Panhandle Equine Rescue Presents Library Program On Horses

May 9, 2016

Area residents interested in getting their own horse, or just curious about horses, attended a special program with Panhandle Equine Rescue Saturday at the Molino Branch Library. PER President Diane Lowery and the group’s mascot, “Lightning Bug”, provided information on basic horse are and sheltering.  NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


Molino Park Holds Muffins For Moms (With Gallery)

May 8, 2016

Molino Park Elementary School recently held a “Muffins for Mom” event.

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NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Quintette Community Park May Day (With Photo Gallery)

May 8, 2016

The Quintette Community Park May Day Festival was held Saturday. The event including entertainment, arts, crafts, activities and games for the children and several food vendors.

For a photo gallery, click here.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.





Tate FFA Holds 25th Annual Rodeo (With Photo Gallery)

May 8, 2016

The Tate FFA Alumni Foundation presented their 25th annual rodeo at the James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center  Friday and Saturday nights.

For a photo gallery, click here.

NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.


Photo Gallery: Celebrating Mayfest

May 8, 2016

From beautiful babies, cute dogs, arts and crafts, entertainment and plenty of fun, Mayfest 2016 had a little bit of something for everyone Saturday at Tom Byrne Park in Thousands attended the annual event.

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NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Crawfish Festival Held In Molino

May 8, 2016

The Molino Crawfish Festival was held Saturday at Jimmy’s Grill. In addition to crawfish with potatoes and corn, the festival included gumbo and crawfish chowder. There was also Cajun music during the afternoon. Photos by Michael Pevahouse for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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