Photo Gallery: Hundreds Attend Williams Station Day
October 28, 2012
Despite cool winds and dreary skies, hundreds of people attended the annual Williams Station Day on Saturday in Atmore.
Williams Station Day takes its name from Atmore’s early history when in 1866 the community was a supply stop along the Mobile and Great Northern railroad.
Festival-goers were entertained by a wide variety of musical acts, and a wide variety of arts and crafts were also available.
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Pictured: Williams Station Day Saturday in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview Homecoming Night Activities, Pep Rally
October 28, 2012
The Northview Chiefs celebrated homecoming Friday night with a win over Vernon.
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Pictured top: The Northview Tribal Beat band performs Friday night. Pictured inset: Gavin Coon was named Homecoming king. Pictured below: The Chiefs prepare to take the field with a balloon release. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week In A Big Way
October 28, 2012
As part of Red Ribbon Week, students at Jay Elementary School formed a giant red ribbon last week. Red Ribbon Week encourages students to make health choices and take a stand against drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Birth: Brianna Layne Gay
October 28, 2012
Michael and Brittaney Gay of Walnut Hill announce the birth of their daughter, Brianna Layne Gay. She was born October 10th and weighed six pounds. Proud grandparents are Charles and Ramona Gay also of Walnut Hill.
Birth: Collin Gene Cagle
October 28, 2012
Clayton and Heather Cagle are proud to announce the birth of their son Collin Gene Cagle.
He was born at 1:30 on October 24, 2012, and weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19¼ inches long
Collin was welcomed home by brother Luke Cagle, grandparents Phil and Sarah Cagle, and great-grand-maw Joyce Boatwright.
Photos: Northview Celebrates With Homecoming Parade
October 27, 2012
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt Friday afternoon as hundreds of spectators lined Highway 4.
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Pictured: The 2012 Northview High School Homecoming Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Crowns Homecoming Queen And Her Court
October 27, 2012
The Northview Chiefs crowned Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham and her court Friday night. First runner-up was Ashley Mooney, and second runner-up was Ariel Holland. Junior Maid was Audrey Byrd. Sophomore Maid was Kendall Cobb, and Freshman Maid was Lillie Allen.
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Pictured top: (L-R) Freshman Maid Lillie Allen, Junior Main Audrey Byrd, Second Runner-up Ariel Holland, Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham, First Runner-up Ashley Mooney and Sophomore Maid Kendall Cobb. Pictured inset: 2012 Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham is crowned by 2011 Queen Lauren McCall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Century Library Halloween
October 26, 2012
It was a spooktacular good time for dozens of area children Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library. During the library’s seventh annual Halloween program, children in a variety of costumes enjoyed lots of treats.
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Pictured: Children enjoy a Halloween program Thursday at the Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Taking A Bite Out Of Hunger: Peanut Butter Drive Underway
October 25, 2012
The Escambia County Extension office, Santa Rosa County Extension office and the EscaRosa Young Farmers and Ranchers are collecting peanut butter now through mid-November to help take a bite out of hunger.
The groups are accepting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter to be donated in local food pantries during Farm-City Week, November 16-22.
“Let’s keep children eating locally grown peanuts in healthy, nutritious, and yummy peanut butter,” is a slogan being promoted for the drive. The extension service said the average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating high school.
Unopened jars of peanut butter of any brand can be dropped off until November 16 at any of the following locations:
- Escambia County Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- Escambia Farm Bureau, 153 Highway 97, Molino
- Escambia County Board County Commission, Public Information Office, 4th Floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola.
- Santa Rosa Farm Bureau Jay office, 4035 Highway 4, Jay
- Santa Rosa County Extension office, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton
- Santa Rosa Farm Bureau Pace office, 4474 Woodbine Road, Suite 3, Pace
- Santa Rosa Farm Bureau Gulf Breeze office, 3171 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
For more information, call Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or Santa Rosa County Extension at (850) 623-3868.
Mini Dance Team Clinic Planned
October 24, 2012
The Northview High School Dance Team will hold a “Mini Dance Team Clinic” for girls ages 5-12.
Practices will begin November 3 in the school gym. Registration forms are being sent home from area schools and select private dance classes. Or, click here to download and print a registration form.
The Mini Dance Team will perform before the November 9 Northview home game versus West Florida High School.
Pictured: The Northview Dance Team performs at a recent football game. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.