Photos: Northview Honors Veterans
November 11, 2011
Northview High School held their annual Veterans Day Program Thursday morning.
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” are due to veterans, guest speaker Capt. Frank Smith, USN (Ret.) told the students. “That’s the freedom, the one precious asset that we have.”
The Byrneville Elementary and Northview High School choirs and the Northview NJROTC also took part in the program.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured top: A flag ceremony during the annual Veterans Day Program Thursday morning at Northview High School. Pictured inset: Lloyd Albritton was one of many veterans honored during the program. Pictured below: A combined Byrneville Elementury and Northview High chorus performance. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Funeral Services Held For 3 Children Killed In House Fire, Moms Still Jailed
November 11, 2011
Funeral services were held Thursday for the three children killed in an Atmore house fire last week as their mothers sat behind bars charged with their murders.
The children, 3-year old Aniyia Abner, 3-year old Takia Abner and 22-month old Michael Coleman, were laid to rest following services at the New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Atmore.
Meanwhile, their 18-year old mothers, twin sisters Akeevia Lajoseia Abner and Tekeevia Lajoseialan Abner, remained in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton, each charged with three counts of reckless murder.
“They showed an extreme indifference to these children’s lives and created a grave risk of death to the children by leaving them home alone on November 2, 2011,” according to a press release from Escambia County (Ala.) District Attorney Steve Billy. The children perished in a November 2 fire on 1st Street in Atmore while they were left home a alone.
The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire was apparently caused from leaving a stove unattended. They also found that a mattress was blocking the front door of the home.
Two of the children were found dead in a hallway while the third was found in a bedroom. And prosecutors said that a mattress was blocking the living room door.
Forensics evidence determined that three young children died from smoke inhalation, authorities said.
For earlier stories about the fire, including photos from the aftermath of the fire, click here and click here.
Pictured above and below: Funeral services were held Thursday at the New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church for the three children killed in an Atmore house fire last week. Photos courtesy Will Kennedy, WEAR TV for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Battle Of The Champs: 1A Northview Falls To 5A West Florida
November 11, 2011
In a battle between 1A and 5A district champions, the West Florida Jaguars beat the Northview Chiefs Thursday night in Pensacola, 33-20.
It was the regular season-ender for both teams — an especially historic night for the Jaguars as they finished at 9-1, the best record in the history of West Florida High School.
In the first quarter, west Florida scored first on a 16-yard Kyle Faxlanger pass to Lawrence Lee. With a good kick from Luke Jackson, the Jags were up 7-0 with 8:03 remaining in the quarter. About three minutes later, Faxlanger struck again on an 18-yard pass to Jaylen Adams. Another Jackson kick through the uprights, and West Florida held a 14-0 advantage.
The Chiefs’ Roderick Woods was in from 6-yards out with 3:44 to go in the first quarter. With a good kick from Kevin Vaughan, Northview closed West Florida’s lead to 14-7. But West Florida answered quickly with a 28-yard pass to Abrams from Faxlanger. A good Jags kick, and West Florida was still on top, 21-7.
West Florida scored again in the second quarter with 78-yard touchdown from Lee after a pass from Faxlanger.
In the third, West Florida added thee on a 35-yard field goal from Jackson, and Northview’s La’Mikal Kyles score on and 11-yard run. And in the fourth quarter, Northview scored with a 4-yard run from Woods, and West Florida added another Jackson field goal from 25-yards out.
Both teams will begin the state playoff series at 7:30 p.m. on November 18 on their respective home fields. Northview will host Wewahitchka in the regional semifinals, and West Florida will host Tallahassee Godby. Home field advantage could remain throughout the playoffs for the Chiefs until the state championship game in Orlando.
- For a photo gallery of action from the game, click here.
- For a photo gallery of the Northview and West Florida cheerleaders, click here.
- Editor’s note: The Northview and West Florida band will be featured in a photo gallery on Saturday morning.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Veterans Day Closings
November 11, 2011
The following will be closed Friday for Veterans Day:
- Escambia (Fla. & Ala.) and Santa Rosa county schools
- Escambia (Fla. & Ala.) and Santa Rosa county offices
- Jay, Milton, Pensacola, Atmore, Flomaton city offices
- U.S. Post Office — retail windows closed, no mail delivery or collection, except for Express Mail
- Florida state offices
- Federal offices
- No bus service from ECAT
- West Florida Public Libraries, including Century Branch
- Santa Rosa County libaries
- Pensacola State College
- University of West Florida
Town of Century offices will be open on Friday. There will be no change in the ECUA trash pickup, and ECUA offices are open.
Photos: Camp Fire USA Kids Join Century Care In Veterans Day Program
November 11, 2011
Covenant Hospice held a special Veterans Recognition Ceremony Thursday morning at Century Care Center. Veterans were honored for their service and presented with a pin and certificate .
Children from the Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center also took part in the ceremony to recognize veterans. The children made a large “Happy Veterans Day” banner and individual cards for the veterans.
Pictured above and below: A special Veterans Recognition Ceremony Thursday morning at Century Care Center with children from the Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center. Submitted photos by Pam Townson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Bratt Elementary Holds Fall Festival
November 11, 2011
The annual Fall Festival was held Thursday afternoon at Bratt Elementary School, featuring games, food and fun for the children.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Picture above: Children take part in games during the annual Fall Festival at Bratt Elementary School Thursday afternoon. Pictured below: Poarch Creek Indian dancers perform. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Friday Highway 97 Crash
November 11, 2011
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in Walnut Hill Friday afternoon.
The accident happened just before 4 p.m. on Highway 97 south of North Highway 99. A male driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Further details were not available; the accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mable L. McElhaney
November 11, 2011
Mable L. McElhaney, age 90 of Bratt, went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Caleb E. and Mamie King Etheredge and her husband Cecil McElhaney. Her family was her life.
She is survived by her children Betty (Jim) McDill of Mobile; Sharon (Bill) Bryan of Macon, GA, Jimmy (Judi) McElhaney of Bratt, Jerry (Gleda) McElhaney of Bratt and Vicki (Tim) Cook of Davisville,; one sister, Mittie Love of Pensacola; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and many family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Owen and Rev. Doug Odom officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 10 a.m. until service time from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the The Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence,
10075 Hillview Road Pensacola, FL 32514, (850) 484-3529.
Kenneth Murray Nolin
November 11, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Murray Nolin, age 53, a native of Flomaton,and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. Mr. Nolin worked as a chemical engineer and was a lifelong University of Alabama football fan and had a love for all competitive sports. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Zin Nolin.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Ochomogo Nolin of Baton Rouge, LA; mother, Merle Nolin of Flomaton; daughters, Jennifer(Brian) McDonald of Monroeville and Jessica (Todd) Levins of Byrneville; step-sons, Anselmo Rodriguez and Oswaldo (Whitney) Rodriguez, both of Baton Rouge, LA; brothers, David (Jo) Nolin of Flomaton, Douglas (Barbara) Nolin of Mobile, and Steve Nolin of Vancouver, WA; and five grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Murray Nolin will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Flomaton First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with Dr. Jerry Keese and Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
West Florida Downs Northview
November 10, 2011
In the battle of the District 1 5A and 1A teams tonight in Pensacola, the West Florida Jaguars defeated the Northview Chiefs 33-20.
Complete details and lots of photos from both teams Friday morning on NorthEscambia.com.