Man Found In Cotton Field One Hour After Bratt Wreck
November 5, 2011
Authorities found a man in cotton field about an hour after a traffic crash in Bratt Friday night.
The single vehicle accident was reported about 7:10 p..m on McElhaney Road when the driver of a 1993 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling too fast for an approaching curve and crashed into several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The vehicle stopped just short of a house.
After the impact, the driver fled the crash scene on foot prior to the arrival of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
About 8:30 p.m., Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies found 32-year old Paul Allen Thomas, Jr. of McDavid asleep in a cotton field, about 100 yards from the crash site. Thomas told authorities that he was a passenger in the pickup and that he did not know what happened or who was driving, according to a FHP report.
Thomas was transported to by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. No charges were filed in the crash.
Pictured: The driver of this vehicle fled the scene after wrecking on McElhaney Road in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Ends Season With Close Loss To Washington (With Photo Gallery)
November 5, 2011
Tate finished out their 2011 season on a losing note, but not without giving it their all against the Washington Wildcats Friday night. In the end, the Wildcats beat the Aggies 40-32 in Pensacola.
Tate’s first score of the night came on a 29-yard field goal from Hagen Mancuson with 4:55 in the first quarter. Steven Fortner added a touchdown on 9-yard run in the second, followed by a good kick by Mancuso.
The third saw Tate score twice — Tanner Robinson on a 5-yard pass from Jalen Cunningham and Calieb Norris on a 66-yard pass from David Moorhead.
Tate also scored in the fourth quarter with a 45-yard TD run from Lavantai Samuel.
The Aggies finished the season at 0-10.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured: The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies Friday night 40-32. MorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Gets Big Playoff Win Over Billingsley
November 5, 2011
Flomaton’s Ryheem Dixon had five touchdowns Friday night as No. 6 Flomaton easily beat Billingsley 53-16 in round one of the Alabama 2A playoffs.
Dixon had a 24-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Bonds, a 6-yard touchdown run, a 36-yard touchdown pass to Neiko Robinson, a 70-yard touchdown pass to Robinson and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD.
Dustin Postlewait added a 2-yard touchdown run and a 64-yard interception run return by Robinson.
Flomaton (10-1) will visit Goshen in the second round of playoffs at 7:00 next Friday night.
Submitted photos by Kenny Shivers for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Today: Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry, Farmer’s Market, Fall Festivals And More
November 5, 2011
There are several big events planned for today in the North Escambia area, including:
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s 42nd Annual Catfish Fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. Proceeds aid those who have lost property and belongings due to a fire and support the local community. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
Market At St. Monica’s
The Market at Saint Monica’s will be held Saturday, November 5 and November 19 from 8 a.m. until noon at the church on Highway 95A in Cantonment. Farm fresh produce, eggs, baked good, crafts and more. (850) 937-0001.
Bratt Fall Festival
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their annual Fall Festival 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 in the Family Life Center. Games, food, hayrides, family pumpkin contest and a cake walk. Everyone is invited. More info: (850) 327-6529.
Beulah Chapel (Byrneville) Fall Festival
Beulah Chapel Assembly will be having a Fall Festival Saturday, November 5 from 2-5 p.m. Moon walk, fishing pond, football throw, cake walk, apple bobbing and many more games with prizes. Everyone welcome for fun, food and good fellowship. Located in Byrneville community on Highway 4A.
BBQ & Bazaar Atmore
St. Robert’s Annual BBQ & Bazaar, 600 South Main Street in Atmore on Saturday. Smoked Boston butts, chopped and served with our special sauce. Carryout or call (251) 368-1801 for delivery in Atmore with minimum order
Combine Sparks Soybean Field Fire
November 5, 2011
Firefighters from Walnut Hill and Century responded to a brush fire in Bratt late Friday afternoon that was sparked by a combine. The fire on Bratt Road just east of Vaughn Road scorched only a small area in a soybean field. Their were no injuries reported. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Man Killed By Train
November 4, 2011
A man died Thursday night after being struck by a train in Escambia County.
Pensacola Police Department Lt. Steve Ordonia said a preliminary investigation indicates a northbound train struck the man at a time that has not yet been determined. Police were notified after an employee on a southbound train noticed the body on the tracks and called 911 around 7:45 p.m Thursday.
Ordonia said it is not known why the man may have been on the tracks. The identity of the white male have not yet been released.
The incident occurred on the railroad tracks that run parallel to Scenic Highway just south of Langley Avenue. Police are working with CSX employees on the investigation.
Child Sex Abuse Suspect’s Mom, Victim’s Mom Both Learn Fate For Beating
November 4, 2011
The mother of a young child sex abuse victim and the mother of the suspect have both learned their fate in Escambia County Circuit Court for beating the 17-year old suspect with an extension cord.
Juliette H. Dubose, 42, and Kassedra Dubose, 38, both pleaded no contest to charges of cruelty toward a child. Both women have entered into a pretrial diversion program under which charges will be dropped if they successfully complete the one year program.
Juliette Dubose was accused of “whipping” Michael Alexander Dubose with an extension cord after learning that he allegedly had sexual relations with her 6-year son over a one year period at two different units at Century Woods Apartments.
After the beating, Juliette Dubose instructed the mother of Michael Dubose, Kassedra Dubose, to also beat him with the extension cord, according to an arrest report.
The 17-year old son suffered numerous cuts and bruises all over his body, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. Michael Dubose is currently awaiting a January trial as an adult on two felony counts of sexual battery on victim under 12.
Tonight’s Football Scores
November 4, 2011
Here’s a look at high school football finals from around the area tonight.
Florida
Northview 34, Baker 0
Washington 40, Tate 32
Freeport 41 Jay 14
West Florida 38 Chiles 28
PHS 48, Escambia 10
Pace 25, Catholic 21
Alabama – First Round Playoffs
AHSAA Class 3A
T.R. Miller 55, Greensboro 12
AHSAA Class 2A
Flomaton 53, Billingsley 16
AISA Class AA
Escambia Academy 62, Springwood 42
Incumbent Bill Slayton Prefiles For School Board
November 4, 2011
Thursday, incumbent Bill Slayton became the first candidate to pre-file for the Escambia County School Board, District 5 for the 2012 general election.
Slayton, a resident of Cantonment, was first elected to the school board in 2008, following an unsuccessful bid for school superintendent in 2004.
Caylee’s Death Prompts Senate Bill
November 4, 2011
In response to the tragic death of two-year-old Caylee Anthony, a special Florida Senate committee has proposed legislation to boost penalties for those who purposely mislead police about a missing child who later turns up seriously harmed or dead.
Following sometimes emotional testimony at earlier meetings, the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Protecting Florida’s Children proposed boosting the penalty for lying to law enforcement officers from a misdemeanor to a third degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
The proposal, sponsored by Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, would provide the enhanced penalties in cases in which the child was 16 years old or younger. The proposal, to be filed shortly, is the latest in a series of bills offered following the July acquittal of Caylee’s mother, Casey Anthony, 22 at the time of Caylee’s death.
Though lawmakers cannot prevent a child from being abused, Negron said they can assure that there are consequences for such behavior.
“We’re making a clear statement that every parent has an obligation to cooperate with law enforcement when their child goes missing,” he said.
Other bills are circulating, including a measure, HB 37, by Rep. Jose Diaz, R-Miami, that would require caregivers to notify police within 48 hours of a child’s disappearance.
By The News Service of Florida