Pcola Traffic: Expect Delays All Week At Davis And I-10
August 1, 2011
Drivers can expect delays all week at Davis Highway at I-10 in Pensacola.
The project includes improvements to a southbound lane of Davis Highway and the westbound ramp to I-10. Work will take place from 8 p.m. until 5 p.m. and is expected to be complete by Friday, weather permitting.
The work will include a lane separator, striping, adjustments to traffic signals and signage improvements.
Pictured above: The Davis Highway and I-10 interchange as seen Sunday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia Wreck Kills One; Santa Rosa Wreck Shuts Down I-10
August 1, 2011
A Saturday night crash claimed the life of an Escambia County man, while a Sunday afternoon interstate wreck tied up traffic for hours in Santa Rosa County.
Escambia Pedestrian Fatality
A pedestrian, 30-year old Glen Allen James, died in a crash Saturday night on W Street north of Gandy Place.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, James was crossing W street, not in a crosswalk, when he walked into the path of a 2007 Honda Accord driven by Martin C. Velam 40, of Pensacola. James was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Vela and his passenger, 37-year old Ann Vela, were not injured. No charges were filed in the crash.
Santa Rosa Interstate Crash
A three vehicle crash tied up traffic on I-10 in Santa Rosa County for several hours Sunday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford pickup driven by Steven Wisneski of Panama City and a Honda van driven by Lissia Vaughn of Milton were pulled over and stopped on the left shoulder of I-10 near milepost 26 about 5:35 p.m. That’s when a semi-truck driven by Jean St. Val of Winter Haven lost control and jackknifed his trailer. St. Val hit the rear of both stopped vehicles and then crossed both lanes of traffic before striking the guardrail on the opposite side of the interstate.
The jackknifed trailer blocked the eastbound lanes of I-10.
There were no injuries in the crash. Charges are pending against St. Val, according to the FHP.
James Wesley “J.W.” Long
August 1, 2011
Mr. James Wesley “J.W.” Long, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Century.
Mr. Long was a native of Perdido, Ala., a former resident of Pensacola, and a resident of Christian Home for the past 3½ years. He was a retired employee from the Naval Air Station after 40 years, a football referee for 30 plus years and attended the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Mattie Long, three brothers, the Rev. J.T. Long, Tommy Long, and Lewis Long, and three sisters, Rosie Roberson, Modell Bryars, and Sarah Victor.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy L. Long of Molino; three sons, Wayne and Caroline Long of Christian Home, Richard Long of Wewahitcha, Fla., and Ronnie Long of Pensacola; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George D. Long of Christian Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Floyd and Brother Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Corey Barnes, Nathan Barnes, Matt Berry, Dyllan Berry, Timmy Long, Christopher Burklund, Brandon Berry, Cody Parham and Aaron Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tim McCullough, Michael Adams and Jeremy Ward.
Photos: Pirates Take Over Bratt AG For VBS
August 1, 2011
Bratt Assembly of God was taken over last week by pirates during the church’s annual Vacation Bible School. During the week, children searched for buried treasure, walked the plank and found treasure within their own hearts.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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