Tate Showband Members Wrapping Presents At Walmart
December 16, 2015
Tate High School Showband of the South is heading to Hawaii next December to play at the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. If you would like to help them get out there, they’ll be wrapping Christmas presents for donations at the Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley as follows:
12/18 – 10am – 8pm
12/19 – 8am – 8pm
12/20 – 1pm – 8pm
12/22 – 7am – 9pm
12/23 – 7am – 9pm
12/24 – 7am- 6pm
Santa Claus Visits Century Library (With Photo Gallery)
December 16, 2015
Santa Claus paid a special visit to the Century Branch Library Tuesday afternoon taking those last minute Christmas wishes.
Requests included hoverboards, dolls, computers, a hamster, an ATV, a diary and many requests for Playstations.
One girl asked for a hamster, and Santa was quick to check to make sure she would be willing to clean the cage. For the young man that’s hoping for a new computer under the tree, there was a request from Santa that he use it to research and learn about science and history in addition to just fun and games.
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Pictured top: One of Santa’s young visitors Tuesday a the Century Branch Library. Pictured inset: Santa sizes up a young man Tuesday at the Century Branch Library to see if he is big enough for his requested ATV. Pictured below: Despite much encouragement, this young lady was just not in the mood for Santa. Pictured bottom: Trying to decide what to ask Santa to bring. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Present Sounds Of Christmas Joy (With Photo Gallery, Video)
December 16, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School’s third, fourth and fifth grade students presented their annual Christmas Program Tuesday night at Northview High School.
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Rudolph’s Day Off: Santa Arrives At Area School In Helicopter
December 16, 2015
The reindeer got the day off Tuesday as Santa Claus arrived at Flomaton Elementary School in a LifeFlight helicopter. Santa visited with the boys and girls, hearing Christmas wishes. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Returns After Recall
December 15, 2015
Blue Bell Ice Cream returned to store freezers Monday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida and across south and central Alabama.
Blue Bell has been absent from stores since a voluntary recall April 20 due to a listeria outbreak that was linked to 10 illnesses in four states, including three deaths.
For now Blue Bell is producing five flavors of ice cream in the half gallon and pint sizes: Buttered Pecan, Cookies ’n Cream, Dutch Chocolate, Homemade Vanilla and The Great Divide. More flavors will be added in the future. 12-pak Homemade Vanilla Cups and 12-pak Homemade Vanilla and Dutch Chocolate Cups are also available in stores.
Pictured: Blue Bell Ice Cream was back in the freezer at the Piggly Wiggly in Davisville on Monday. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Falls In Love With ‘KC The Library Cat’
December 14, 2015
Molino has fallen in love with KC MeowMeow the Library Cat…the resident cat at the Molino Branch Library.
He goes by the nickname “KC” and, well, basically rules his outdoor domain around the library. He’s quite the hit with library and Molino Community Complex visitors. During his NorthEscambia.com photo shoot, several children arrived at the library with their parents. The first stop was not the children’s book section, but around the outside of the library calling KC for a little love and attention. Once the children gained his approval for a petting well done, the kids were off for the library’s children’s section.
Library employees and patrons have raised the money for KC’s care and daily feedings. He has been to the vet where he was neutered and has had all of his shots. When we had our last cold weather, patrons became concerned that he was out in the cold, but a donor provided him with a small heated house.
KC provides outdoor security and mousing services for the library and can often be found at the side entrance serving as official greeter.
KC is also a hit with the children at the neighboring Head Start program.
Pictured above and below: KC The Library cat at the Molino Branch Library. Pictured bottom (submitted photo): A heated cat house was donated to keep KC warm on cold Molino nights. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Thousands Attend Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
December 13, 2015
Thousands attended the annual Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade Saturday night. The parade featured over two dozen lighted floats, twirlers, antique cars, bands, marchers, Santa Claus and more.
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Pictured: Scenes from the Atmore Christmas Parade Saturday night, including Miss Alabama (bottom photo). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tens Of Thousands Attend Annual Pensacola Christmas Parade (With Gallery)
December 13, 2015
The annual Pensacola Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Saturday night before a crowd estimated at over 50,000 people.
The parade featured the Blue Angels flight team, eight bands from Escambia County, New Orleans and Mississippi, organizations from across the region and dozens of other entries. All profits of the Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade go to the local high school band booster organizations.
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Local Children Of Fallen Service Members Board The Snowball Express (Photo Gallery)
December 13, 2015
For a special group of military families, Saturday was not an ordinary day. Nearly 1,700 children and spouses of fallen U.S. military members headed out on an all-expense-paid journey to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, for the 10th annual Snowball Express.
Before departing from Pensacola, 56 family members enjoyed decorations, refreshments and an entertaining send-off at the USO and Gate 9. The aircraft received a water-cannon salute upon departure.
While many look forward to the holiday season with excitement and anticipation of times with family and friends, the holidays can be difficult for those who have lost a loved one — especially the families of our fallen military.
Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization with the goal of “Serving the Children of Our Fallen Military Heroes.” Snowball Express is bringing hope and new happy memories to the children of military heroes who have died while on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001.
As the official airline of Snowball Express, American Airlines provided the majority of the air travel, and all flight crews and hundreds of employee volunteers are donating their time to participate in this special program. Ten chartered American aircraft departed from numerous cities — including Pensacola — to pick up Snowball families.
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Frances Marquis Named ESAR Volunteer Of The Year
December 13, 2015
Frances Gerianna Marquis of Molino was named the Escambia Search and Rescue Volunteer of the Year Saturday during the group’s annual Christmas party. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.