Case Of Tuberculosis Confirmed In Escambia School
September 28, 2010
A positive case of tuberculosis has been confirmed in the Escambia County School District.
The Escambia County Health Department and the school district confirmed the infectious disease in a student at Pensacola High School. The student was removed from the school after the case was reported on Monday.
The school district and health department are working to identify anyone that may have been in close contact with the individual. A TB skin test will be offered to student and staff on Friday.
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and Dr. John Lanza, director of the Escambia County Health Department, said it is safe for students and staff to attend Pensacola High School.
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is spread from person to person through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes particles into the air. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal, according to health officials.
General symptoms of TB may include:
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Night sweats
Individuals who become infected with TB may not exhibit any signs or symptoms since the bacteria lie dormant in the individuals body. At this time the infected person is not contagious. They may develop the disease at a later time so they are given medicine to prevent this development. Individuals who develop TB disease are contagious and need to seek immediate medical treatment.
John Edward McShea, Jr.
September 28, 2010
Mr. John Edward McShea, Jr., age 41, of Flomaton, AL, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at a local hospital.
Mr. McShea was born in Mobile, AL but spent his life in Flomaton, where he worked for Safety Management Systems as a Safety Technician.
Survivors include his mother, Martha Sue Smith (Kevin) Augustus of Century; daughter, Darian McShea of Gulf Breeze; son, Brent McShea of Jay; brother
Gerard McShea of Jay; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Teg Upton officiating. Interment will be at Pine Grove
Methodist Church Cemetery in Leroy, AL with graveside services at 1 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, September 28, at the Flomaton Funeral Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Danny Jennings, David Jennings, Tyler Jennings, Nicholas Smith and Nicholas McShea, III.
Flomaton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Joseph Redkey
September 28, 2010
Mr. Frank Joseph Redkey, 57, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mr. Redkey was a native of Harvey, LA, a resident of Century for the past 43 years and attended the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. Ivey Morris and Rosa Morris brought a lot of joy to the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Redkey.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Glenda Redkey of Century; his son, Frankie Redkey of Brewton; two daughters, Nancy Adams Redkey (Thomas) of Century and Lisa Morris Redkey (Eric) of Pensacola; and five grandchildren, Ivey Morris, Rosa Morris, Cody Adams, Austin Adams and Kendall Redkey.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ronald Broadhead and the Rev. Matt Brittingham officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 30, 2010, between 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Town Of Century ‘Digs Pink’
September 28, 2010
The ladies at the Town of Century were really “Digging Pink” Tuesday to support the Dig Pink volleyball between Northview and Flomaton high schools.
“Emotions ran high with graduates of both Northview and Flomaton high schools,” said Town Clerk Leslie Gonzalez.
Pictured above: (L-R) Kristina Wood, Angel Mitchell, Robin Barrows, Denise Wiggins, Leslie Gonzalez and Louise Harrell this morning at Century Town Hall. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
JV Football: Northview Beats Escambia County 24-20
September 28, 2010
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils Monday night, 24-20.
The Chiefs were first on the board with a touchdown run from sophomore LaMikal Banks. The Chiefs went for the two point conversion, with Kevin Vaughan finding Dalton Daniel with a pass into the end end zone. With 2:03 to go in the quarter, the Chiefs were up 8-0.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
The Blue Devils tied the game 8-8 with 6:43 on the clock in the second. The Chiefs answered with a touchdown run from Dy’shun White with 2:27 in the half . Vaughan was in for the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were back on top 16-8.
Escambia County scored again with 1:48 in the second with a 46-yard touchdown pass. A good two point conversion was called back on a holding flag. The Blue Devils’ second attempt at two failed with the quarterback taken down in the backfield by Daulton Tullis and a host of Chiefs. At halftime, Northview was up 16-14.
After a scoreless third quarter, sophomore White had an 11-yard touchdown run. Vaughan was successful on the two point conversion, and the Chiefs were on top 24-14 with 6:38 to go in the ballgame.
But Escambia County was not done, scoring again with a 65-yard touchdown and a good two-pointer, cutting Northview’s lead to 24-20.
With seconds on the clock, the Blue Devils unsuccessfully tried several a long-distance passes on their last possession.
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs will be at home October 7 at 6 p.m. against the Baker Gators.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Monday night’s game, click here.
Pictured top: Dy’shun White (#14) gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs Thursday night behind the blocking of Kevin Vaughan (#12). Pictured inset: Mariah Albritton cheers for the Chiefs. Pictured below: Kevin Vaughan back to pass for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Teen Wins Alabama State Kart Racing Title
September 28, 2010
Jarrett Parker of Molino won another kart racing Alabama Maxxis Series State Title this past weekend in Talladega.
Jarrett raced as an adult in the Alabama Maxxis series at Talladega Raceway Park with some of the most experienced senior racers in the southeast.
Parker, a sophomore at Northview High School, raced against 35 other senior drivers throughout the series in Stock Medium at the Alabama Maxxis Series. Going into the last race, Parker was leading the points chase but needed another strong finish to secure that title. Parker qualified in the fifth spot and won the race on his way to another Alabama State Title. He also won the state title in 2009 as a junior racer.
“I thank the Lord for everything. I have had a great year of racing so far. A big thank you to my dad as he has been with me every step of the way,” Parker said. “I also want to thank Dee Paschal, Mark Bowers with MB Motorsports, Todd Miller Racing Engines, and Phantom Racing Chassis.”
Parker was after another state title in Stock Heavy hoping for another win. He was leading the chase going into this weekends race. Parker qualified in second and finished third, narrowly missing the points title. Parker raced against 35 other senior racers throughout the year having all top five finishes, earning second place in Stock Heavy points chase.
Other races Parker competed in this weekend were Stock Lite where he qualified fifth and finished third and the big race for the night was Senior Pro, with Parker qualifying on the pole and winning the big race.
Parker has won a total of three state titles for 2010, two in Mississippi and one in Alabama. Parker has three national events to finish out the 2010 season.
Jarrett Parker is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
“The Lord blessed our karting team in many ways by putting us with the right people and the right circumstances to allow Jarrett to excel to his fullest potential. I am very proud of his hard work and dedication,” Scott Parker said.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Over 1,000 Registered To Vote In Next Week’s Century Primary
September 28, 2010
The primary election for three town council seats in Century is just one week away, and the latest numbers show just over 1,000 people registered to vote.
According to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, there are 1,082 voters registered to vote in the non-partisan primary on October 5.
In the Century primary election, council seats three, four and five are on the ballot this year — the positions currently held by Henry Hawkins, Gary Riley and Sharon Scott.
For Seat 3, Hawkins is being challenged by teacher Jacke Johnston and financial advisor Robert Lasher. For Seat 5, Scott is not seeking re-election. Retired resident Anne Carter Savage and funeral home owner Sandra McMurray-Jackson are seeking the post. Riley was automatically re-elected to Seat 4 with no opposition.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. next Tuesday, October 5 for Century residents only for the primary election.
Women Busted For Stealing Wallet, Check; One Was Free On Bond
September 28, 2010
Two McDavid women are behind bars, charged with stealing a wallet from a Century grocery store and trying to cash checks at a local credit union. One of the women, Valene Alaine Walker, was free on bond, with several other active cases in the local court system.
Walker, 25, and Tya Laree Simmons, 20, both of the 100 block of Highway 164, McDavid, are charged with a felony count of passing a forged instrument, and misdemeanor counts of criminal conspiracy and second degree petty theft.
The victim told deputies that her wallet, which contained a blank check belonging to her husband, was stolen while she was at the Piggly Wiggly on North Century Boulevard. Just minutes later, Simmons attempted to cash the check made out for $200 to the victim using the victim’s driver’s license at the Pen Air Federal Credit Union on North Century Boulevard, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. The credit union teller knew the victim and refused to cash the check.
Simmons later admitted to deputies that she stole the victim’s wallet from a shopping cart at the Piggly Wiggly with Walker’s assistance. Walker engaged the victim in conversation while Simmons swiped the wallet from a purse in the shopping cart. Simmons admitted to attempting to cash the check.
Walker remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $22,500. Simmons is being held on $15,000 bond.
At the time of her latest arrest, Walker was free on bond awaiting trial on felony charges of possessing a controlled substance without a prescription and smuggling contraband into a detention facility. In May, she was arrested on an outstanding grand theft warrant. An anonymous caller tipped off detention deputies at the jail that Walker was carrying narcotics in her bra. A strip search, according to the arrest report, located one Xanax pill, four Lortab pills and four Xanax bars in the suspect’s bra.
The grand theft case is still outstanding, with Walker’s trail set for October 21. Walker was arrested arrested in April for battery, but charges were dropped in that case.
According to Escambia County court records, Walker also has outstanding cases for unlawful speed, failing to obey a traffic control device, two counts of driving with a suspended license, no driver’s license and no tag.
North Escambia Students Of The Month Named
September 28, 2010
Escambia County Students of the Month for September have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt: Jakyia N. Newton, kindergarten; Madelyn Plant, fourth grade
- Jim Allen: Allison C. Roach, fifth grade; Kyndal J. Bray, fifth grade
- Molino Park: Ashley Y. Allen, third grade; Jerry K. Calvert, third grade
- Ernest Ward: Kayleigh G. Linam, sixth grade; Liberty D. Peebles, seventh grade; Penny N. Banda, eighth grade.
- Ransom: Mariah L. Constantakos, eighth grade; Matthew D. Hardy, eighth grade
- Northview: Stephanie L. Solari, 12th grade; Nolan C. Taylor, 11th grade
- Tate: Mallory B. Fuqua, 12th grade; Chase W. Carroll, 11th grade
Pictured top: Stephanie Solari and Nolan Taylor, Northview High School’s Students of the Month for September. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Road Named In Walnut Hill
September 28, 2010
A new road name in Walnut Hill has been approved by Escambia County.
The name for the private road will be “Rocky Ridge Road”. It is located north off of the 6500 block of Arthur Brown Road, about 0.35 miles west of Pine Forest Road. Both of the property owners along the road signed a petition in favor of the road name.
The total cost to Escambia County will be $223.45 for a new street sign.