Names Released In Fatal Cantonment Crash
October 18, 2009
A Navarre resident was killed in a Saturday afternoon crash in Cantonment, and four people — including a five year old child — were injured.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 1999 Saturn driven by Theresa M. Guy, 26, of Navarre, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Kingsfield Road and County Road 97. The Saturn was struck by a 2003 Dodge 2500 pickup driven by Samuel Seeley, 63, of Cantonment. Seely and his passenger, Beverly Seeley, 61, of Cantonment, were transported to West Florida Hospital in critical condition.
Guy’s passenger, Glen D. Ashby (pictured left), 39, of Navarre, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Guy and a second passenger, Nathien Guy, 5, of Navarre, remain in critical condition in Pensacola hospitals.
The force of the impact forced both vehicle to leave the road and overturn, coming to rest on the shoulder of County Road 97.
The accident was reported at 12:30 Saturday afternoon.
The case is still under investigation and charges are pending a traffic homicide investigation, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pictured above: A Navarre man died in this accident Saturday afternoon in Cantonment. Pictured inset: Glen Ashby, 39, was killed in Saturday’s crash. Family members said he loved to fish. Pictured below: Map shows crash location. Click to enlarge.
Photo above courtesy WEAR.
NWE Midgets Beat Brewton, One Game Away From The Playoffs
October 18, 2009
The Northwest Escambia Midgets won their second straight game Saturday by beating Brewton 34-12.
Star running back Dalton Daniel saw limited playing time due to injury but still carried the ball three times for 50 yards and a touchdown.Taylor Reyes filled in for Dalton scoring on a 23-yard run; he finished the game with over 100 yards rushing.
Brannon Freeman also had a good performance with a 48-yard run for a TD, and he also finished with over 100 yards rushing. Daulton Tullis scored a touchdown on a 8-yard run, and Ryder Gifford capped the scoring off with an impressive 43-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
NWE finished with over 300 yards rushing behind the blocking of Olan Barlow, Deonte Mitchell, Matthew Lee, Hunter Sherouse, John D. Rhodes, Gavin Grant, and Zach Holland. On defense, Hunter Sherouse picked off two of Brewton passes, one of with he returned 60-yards down to Brewton’s 6-yard line.
Chasen Freeman and Brodie Amos recovered fumbles for the Eagles and also made several tackles.
Also seeing playing time were Elijah Harbison, Andrew Edwards, and Dylan Berry. NWE will take on Bellview Gold next Saturday afternoon at 3:00. With a win over Bellview, the NWE Midgets will be playoff bound.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home
October 18, 2009
An early morning fire destroyed a home on Hilltop Road in Century.
The blaze was reported about 4:10 a.m. in the 100 block of Hilltop Road. The abandoned home was fully involved and had collapsed to the ground when the first firefighter arrived on scene just a few minutes after the initial emergency call. The wood frame structure was a total loss.
The blaze was quickly brought under control since most of the structure had burned before firefighters were called.
A natural gas line at the side of the home continued to burn while firefighters waited for a Town of Century Gas Department worker to arrive at the scene to cap-off the line. Firefighters say there was no gas service inside the home at the time of the fire. The meter had been removed and the gas line had been shut-off, but the seal was broken in the blaze.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known. It was believed that there was no one inside the structure at the time of the blaze. There were no injuries reported.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department and Atmore Ambulance responded to the call.
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Pictured above: Firefighters work to extinguish a house fire in Century early Sunday morning. Pictured inset: A leaking natural gas line burns. Pictured below: The abandoned house was a total loss. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Portions Of Walnut Hill Without Power Early Sunday
October 18, 2009
A portion of the Walnut Hill area was without power for a few hours Sunday morning.
Escambia County emergency dispatchers said a caller reported power lines down and tree limbs on fire on Highway 97 north of Howell Road at about 1 a.m.
Firefighters from the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue were unable to locate the downed lines or a fire.
Escambia River Electric Cooperative restored power within about three hours.
The power was reported to be out in Walnut Hill from Arthur Brown Road to south of Tungoil Road, in the Oak Grove area, along South Highway 99, and in surrounding areas.
Earliest Freeze Ever? Not Quite Tonight, But Close; Frost Advisory In Effect
October 18, 2009
The earliest freeze ever recorded in the North Escambia area is October 20. If forecasters are correct, we will barely miss breaking that record tonight.
The official North Escambia forecast for tonight calls for a low of 35, with patchy frost possible after 1 a.m. Monday. The weather service has issued a front advisory for the entire area tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, the earliest freeze ever recorded in Atmore was October 27, 1957, and the earliest freeze ever recorded in Jay was October 20, 1989. Jay and Atmore are the closest cities to North Escambia for which the weather service keeps official records.
Here is your official North Escambia weather forecast:
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph.
- Tonight: Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Patchy frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
- Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Pictured above: Saturday was a cold day for a car wash. Northview Tribal Beat Band members (L-R) Sandy Rainwater, David Ford, Johnny Robbins, and Devin Dries washed cars in a cold north wind as part of band fundraiser in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Red Flag Warning: Avoid Burning
October 18, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a red flag warning from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A fire weather watch has also been issued for Monday afternoon.
A cold dry airmass will continue to push over the area through Sunday as high pressure builds into the southeast. As temperatures warm into the low 60’s on Sunday, afternoon relative humidities will drop into the 30 to 35 percent range for much of the afternoon. In addition, with the center of the surface high still located to the west, winds increase. Dry, windy conditions will continue through Monday afternoon.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Vs. Freeport
October 18, 2009
Northview Chiefs fans can listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview High School Chiefs.
Join us each Sunday for a complete game playback from the Northview Chiefs. You will be able to listen to each game online, or even download the game to your MP3 player and take it with you.
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Tate Grad Captures Title Of Miss Teen Rodeo 2010
October 18, 2009
Tate High School graduate Kricket Wise was named Miss Teen Rodeo 2010 recently in Kissimmee, Florida. She also captured the coveted horsemanship award.
Wise will be officially crowned in January, 2010. Her primary job as Miss Teen Rodeo 2010 will be promoting agriculture in Florida and Florida’s western heritage and acting as the official spokeswoman for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Wise is currently a freshman at Chipola College.
Pictured above: Miss Teen Rodeo 2010 Kricket Wise. Pictured below: (top, L-R) Miss Teen Rodeo 2010 Kricket Wise, Miss Rodeo Florida 2010 Heather Hall of Kenansville, FL; (bottom, L-R) 2010 Miss Rodeo Florida Princess Shelby Kirton of Okeechobee, FL; 2010 Miss Rodeo Florida Sweetheart Caitlin Harris of Saint Cloud, FL.
Stolen Railroad Track?
October 18, 2009
Late Saturday afternoon, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that a portion of railroad track had been stolen from the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway in Walnut Hill.
After walking a couple of miles of track in the area, deputies determined that none of the rail was missing, but they did find a portion of the rail had been pulled away from the track bed at the Doran Road crossing. Doran Road is small dirt lane between Pine Forest Road and Kansas Road, about two miles north of Arthur Brown Road.
Deputies did not believe anyone had actually attempted to steal the track instead, it appeared that the rail had been moved by a piece of equipment pulled through the crossing. Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway officials were to inspect the damage and make any necessary repairs.
The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway is a short-line railroad that runs from Pensacola to Wilcox County, Alabama.
Pictured top: The rail in this photograph can been seen pulled up and away from the spikes that are designed to hold it in place. Pictured inset: The Doran Road crossing in Walnut Hill along the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Prayer Services: One Focused On The Past, One On The Future
October 18, 2009
Two different prayer services — one with a focus one the past, and one with a focus on the future — were held Saturday in North Escambia.
At Highland Baptist Church in Molino, the faithful gathered Saturday afternoon for Mt. Calvary Tabernacle and Camp Meeting Day. Back in 1935, a group of faithful gathered on the shores of Pine Barren Creek to worship. They gathered under tents with sawdust covered floors to sing hymns, pray and listen to the Gospel preached.
The afternoon service Saturday, sponsored by the Molino Mid-County Historical Society in coordination with the Highland Baptist Historical Committee, include singing praises, reading from Psalm as well as prayer in the worship style of those old-time services at Pine Barren Creek.
Saturday evening in Century, community leaders, local pastors and church members gathered at Abundant Life Assembly of God. The focus of their prayer meeting was the future of Century and its citizens.