More NorthEscambia.com Reader Submitted Snow Photos
February 13, 2010
NorthEscambia.com readers submitted hundreds of snow photos from Friday’s big snow.
From all across Northwest Florida and well into South Alabama, our reader photos provide a complete look at the first snowfall in 14 years.
For part three of our reader photo gallery, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so that we can run add your photos to our galleries.
Pictured top: A group of Flomaton High School students build this eight and half foot snowman. Pictured inset: Horse Brandy enjoys the snow in Castleberry, Alabama. Pictured below: This group, including some North Escambia residents, built “FROSTYKONGZILLA” in Uriah, Alabama. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click toe enlarge
Photo Gallery: Even More NorthEscambia.com Reader Submitted Photos
February 12, 2010
For another NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photo gallery from Friday morning’s snow, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so that we can add your photos to our galleries.
Pictured top: Making a snow angel in Bratt. Pictured inset: Making a snowman at Jefferson Davis Community College north of Atmore. Pictured below: Snow tasting in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge
NorthEscambia.com: Our Snow Photos Part I
February 12, 2010
NorthEscambia.com was busy Friday taking lots of photos from North Escambia to Monroe County, Alabama.
Most of the photos you will see in our first photo gallery were taken in and around Atmore, which received significantly more snow than North Escambia.
For the photo gallery, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so we can add them to our photo galleries.
Pictured above: Bethel UMC on Highway 21 near I-65. Pictured below: The Atmore train station. Pictured inset: Welcome To Florida. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: NorthEscambia.com Reader Submitted Photos
February 12, 2010
For a NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photo gallery from Friday morning’s snow, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so that we can run add your photos to our galleries.
Pictured top: A snowman in Nokomis, Fla. Pictured left: “Redneck Snowman” in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Grad Named As Auburn University Tigerette
February 11, 2010
Northview High School graduate Levy Laurens Daniel has been named a 2010-2011 Auburn University Tigerette.
As a Tigerette, Daniel will serve as a public relations representative for the Auburn Athletic Department. The young people selected for this prestigious organization will work with the Athletic Department, Tigers Unlimited, and the Alumni Association, as well as at various community functions. They also work through the Office of University Recruitment in recruiting prospective students. They continue as an honored legacy and proud tradition of Auburn University.
Ms. Daniel, a junior, recently transferred to Auburn University after completing her Associates of Psychology at Pensacola Junior College. She is on Auburn University’s Dean’s List, and was invited to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognizing students who are in the top 20 percent of their class. She is seeking a degree in psychology.
Daniel is a 2007 graduate of Northview High School. She is the daughter of Danny and Deborah Daniel of Atmore.
Just Beautiful: Students Win Pageant Poster Contest
February 11, 2010
Three artistic youngsters at Byrneville Elementary School have been named winners in the Century Sawmill Pageant Poster Contest sponsored by the Century Lions Club.
Winners were first place, Abby Hammond, fourth grade; second place Jayda Warner, fourth grade; and third place Kris Baxter, third grade.
The posters will be used to promote the annual Century Sawmill Beauty Pageant on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Carver/Century K-8 School. Registration forms are available at Whataburger in Century.
Pictured: (L-R) Century Lions Club member Edsol Smith, Century Sawmill Pageant Poster Contest winners Jayda Warner, second place; Abby Hammond, first place; and Kris Baxter, third place; and Lions member Don Sales. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ticket Sales For Marty Raybon Concert Begin Monday
February 10, 2010
Tickets for the April 3 Northview High School FFA Bluegrass Festival Featuring Marty Raybon will now go on sale on Monday on NorthEscambia.com and at selected outlets in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Tickets were scheduled to go on sale today, but was delayed until Monday.
For more on Marty Raybon and the concert, click here.
Update: Local Girl Recovering After Portion Of Her Brain Is Removed
February 9, 2010
Olivia Bush, 6, had part of her brain removed Monday at Miami Children’s Hospital and is now recovering well, according to family members.
The North Escambia girl underwent the surgery to alleviate seizures that have plagued her since she was born as the second youngest premature baby to survive at Pensacola’s Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. During the surgery, doctors removed a 7 centimeter portion of her brain — basically taking out the bad, non-functioning portion and leaving behind the good, healthy tissue.
She was out of the six hour surgery by 2:40 Eastern time, and by 6:45 p.m., she was awake, talking and moving her arms and legs. By this morning, she will be moved out of pediatric intensive care and into a regular room, according to father Tad Bush.
To read a Sunday story about Olivia, click here.
Pictured top: Olivia Bush resting Monday evening at Miami Children’s Hospital after brain surgery to alleviate seizures. Pictured left inset: Olivia prior to surgery. Submitted photos by Tad Bush for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Filling A Void: Produce Store Open In Molino
February 8, 2010
When Molino’s only grocery store closed a few years ago, it left a void in the community. There are a couple of convenience stores remaining, but a trip to the grocery store meant a 40-plus mile round trip toward Atmore or Century, or almost a 20 mile round trip to Cantonment.
Fran Hampton, owner of Fran’s Country Grill, decided to take part in an experiment of sorts to find out if the Molino area would support a local store again. The experiment is called Molino Produce.
As the name implies, it’s not a full-service grocery store, but an indoor produce market that offers a selection of staples like milk, eggs, sugar and bread in addition to produce. And it’s located in a former meeting room of Fran’s restaurant.
“Ms. Fran and I talked about this for a long time, and we saw a real need,” said Harlen Johnson who runs Molino Produce. “We wanted to see what happens and see if the need would justify a full store.”
The produce market has a full selection of items, especially for February, a traditional low-inventory month for produce. The store also stock items like sour cream, Amish cheese and butter, stone ground grits and a variety of Amish jams, jellies and preserves.
“The freeze in Florida has caused a little hardship for produce, especially tomatoes and even cabbage,” Johnson said. “But I’m working to get the prices back down as low as I can.”
As the weather warms and more local fresh items are available, the community can expect to see them in Molino Produce, he said. “People want to eat as healthily as possible, and fresh produce is one way to do that.”
“I think this store will mean a lot to the community,” Johnson said. “It will save that 8-9 mile drive when people can shop right here in the community. We are hoping to see a lot of support.”
Molino Produce is located next to Fran’s Country Grill on Highway 29. It is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Harlen Johnson and Molino Produce, next to Fran’s in Molino. Pictured inset: The store has a variety of Amish jams, jellies and preserves. Pictured bottom: Molino Produce has opened in the North Escambia community. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Honor Roll
February 8, 2010
Byrneville Elementary School has released its honor roll for the second nine weeks.
Students on the Byrneville Elementary School Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll are:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree
All Satisfactory:
- Cody Adams
- Hunter Borelli
- Nevaeh Brown
- Bama Coburn
- Shelby Cotita
- Cole Dunsford
- Cameron Grimes
- Dalton Hanks
- Taylor Levins
- Paige Ross
- Dillon Spears
Kindergarten: Mrs. Dawson
All Satisfactory:
- Joshua Dunsford
- Kaitlin Gafford
- Eli Jackson
- Lillie McCall
- Torka Mills
First Grade: Mrs. Thornton
All A’s:
- Maille Kilcrease
- Heather Knowles
- Ty Rolin
A’s and B’s:
- Danielle Barrow
- Logan Bryan
- Sophia Cotita
- Maggie Mae Cufr
- Tyler Merchant
- Trevor Scott
- Tylor Qualls
Second Grade: Mrs. Lambeth
All A’s:
- Alex Glidewell
- Cloe Smith
A’s and B’s:
- Skyler Busbee
- Jacob Coleman
- Steven Cotita
- Jake Lambeth
- Kelli Merchant
- Kayla Turner
- Olivia Watson
Second Grade: Mrs. Rogers
All A’s:
- Ian Gifford
- Lea Nall
- LaurelSims
- Ashley Taylor
- Nicholas Trump
A’s and B’s:
- River Calloway
- Valorie Croley
- Hannah Merchant
- Tyler Newton
- Ciara Smith
- Hannah Wilcoxon
Third Grade: Mrs. Dunsford
All A’s:
- Seth Killam
A’s and B’s:
- Kris Baxter
- Matthew Caine
- Rebeca Diamond
- Grace Johnson
- Paige Killam
- Destiny Payne
Third Grade: Mrs. Weaver
All A’s:
- Colby Graham
- Tanner Levins
- Courtney Payne
- Olivia Porter
A’s and B’s:
- Austin Adams
- Jacob Borelli
- Sarah Nelson
- Lane Sims
- Faith Watters
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Gilmore
All A’s:
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Kayla Glavan
- Bailee Hinote
A’s and B’s
- Jenna Black
- Patience Newsome
- Alaina Rolin
- Meagan Reid
4th grade: Mrs. McDaniel
All A’s:
- Shellie Harrelson
- Beau Henderson
A’s and B’s
- Abby Hammond
- Jayda Warner
- Destiny Watson
5th grade: Mrs. Johnston
- All A’s:
- Raychell Baker
- Alyssa Bell
- Dustin Bethea
- Alyssa Borelli
- Dillon Clary
- Hunter Cofield
- Jessica Stacey
- Jacob Weaver
A’s and B’s
- Cameron Biggs
- Tommie Campbell
- Kaley Jo Cofield
- Kristen Johnson
- Hunter Lassiter
- McKayla Macks
- Blake Reid
- Reno Reynolds
- Mallarie Rigby
- Brianna Smith
- Caleb Therrell