2011 In Photos: August

January 1, 2012

All this week, we are looking back at the photos that were in the news in 2011. Today, we are featuring photos from August.

Scott and Beckie Nelson of Bratt remembered their son, LCpl Travis Nelson shortly after he was killed in action in Afghanistan.

The body of local Marine LCpl Travis Nelson arrived back at Dover AFB after he was killed in Afghanistan.

Funeral services were held for LCpl Travis Nelson, a 19-year old Marine killed in action in Afghanistan.

The Northview Chiefs beat Panama City Bay 26-17 in a preseason football classic.

The Tate Aggies lost their preseason classic 35-14 to Pensacola High.

Crowds turned out in August to meet the Northview Chiefs in anticipation of a great season.

Century residents began training workshops to become disaster ready.

August brought the first day of school across the area, including Bratt Elementary (above).

Several area churches, including Ray’s Chapel (pictured above) held special events to get youth geared up for back to school.

The chief of the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department announced that his department was unable to adequately respond to calls and asked for a paid 24/7 fire crew. Escambia County denied the request.

Phillip Arnold, 66, was found guilty in the stabbing death of a pregnant Cantonment woman and her baby.

A member of the United States Blue Angels signs autographs after a later summer practice at Pensacola NAS.

Michael Aaron Killam was convicted of DUI and sentenced to 2.5 years in state prison.

A man and his children were rescued in good condition after being lost for three days on the Perdido River.

Annie Carter Savage was sworn in to the Century Town Council after the death of Nadine McCaw.


Comments

One Response to “2011 In Photos: August”

  1. Cheyenne on January 1st, 2012 12:44 am

    Rest In Peace Travis . You will alwats be remembered . Love you always. <3

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