William A. Black
January 27, 2012
William A. Black, 82 of Canoe. died Tuesday January 24, 2012, in Mobile.
He was a retired salesmen for Atmore Hardware, born in Canoe on May 31, 1929, to the late Presley and Pearl Bristow Black.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Black; one daughter, Wanda Clark and husband Randy all of Canoe; two brothers, Herman T. Black of Atmore, Jerry B. Black NC; one granddaughter, Daphne Clark; one great-grandchild, Braiden Peebles all of Canoe.
Graveside services will be Friday January 27, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in Canoe Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Vanlandingham officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements Atmore, Al.
Driver Dies From Injuries Received In Clay Pit Accident
January 26, 2012
A man critically injured after being pinned under a SUV deep in a clay pit Sunday night has died.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 24-year old Benjamin T. Hillard of Pensacola passed away at 1:57 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The incident was reported about 7:25 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area near the intersection of Success Drive and Power Boulevard in the Central Commerce Park off Highway 29 in Cantonment.
The FHP said Hillard was off-road driving on a no-name dirt road when his SUV became stuck in the mud. The SUV rolled backwards and overturned down an embankment. Hillard was ejected as the vehicle crashed about 50 feet into the clay pit below. The Chevy Tahoe came to rest on top of Hillard, pinning him underneath.
Rescuers were able to reach Hillard by about 7:40 p.m. A rope rescue team was dispatched to assist in the removing the him from the clay pit. Hillard was removed from the clay pit and transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital as a “trauma alert” about 8:15 p.m.
The Cantonment, Molino, Brent and Osceola stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.
Northview Basketball Games Rescheduled
January 26, 2012
Northview’s planned basketball games Thursday against Chipley High School were rescheduled.
The Chiefs will host Chipley Saturday morning — the JV at 10 and the varsity at 11:30.
No Injuries In School Bus Wreck
January 26, 2012
There were no injuries in a Thursday morning wreck involving a school bus driven by a Cantonment man.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the school bus driven by 52-year old Roger Tenbrink of Cantonment was stopped for traffic on Lillian Highway near Blue Angel Parkway in front of a 1995 Ford truck driven by 31-year old Shannon Little of Pensacola. Little allowed his truck to move forward, and an overhanging boom on the truck hit the bus.
There were five passengers on the school bus. There were no injuries reported.
Little was charged with careless driving by the FHP.
Century Blood Drive Canceled Due To Weather
January 26, 2012
A blood drive that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Century was canceled due to weather concerns. The Northwest Florida Blood Services blood drive will be rescheduled, and we will announce the new date and time here on NorthEscambia.com once it is available.
Molino Man Charged With Using Chair To Attack Girlfriend
January 26, 2012
A Molino man is charged with felony battery after allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a wooden chair.
John Carl Nellums, 36, allegedly threw the chair across the kitchen of the Molino Road apartment he shares with his live-in girlfriend. The 45-year old victim told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that Nellums had been drinking all day Sunday and began arguing with her. She said he picked up a wooden dining room chair and threw it at her with all of his strength. Due to a previously broken and jagged edge on the chair, the victim said her thigh bled profusely after being hit by the chair. She was left with a deep tissue wound, according to a Sheriff’s Office report.
The victim said she was unable to get up off the floor for about 30 minutes. When she did get up to drive herself to the hospital, Nellums told her that if she did not let him go with her, he would “burn the house down”, according to an arrest report.
Nellums, who was previously convicted of aggravated battery in 1996 and pleaded no contest to another felony battery charge just five days before the incident, was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Cooler Temps
January 26, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph becoming west.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Photo: The ‘Welcome To Florida’ Sign Says Gov Scott Is A What?
January 26, 2012
Those souvenir photos in front of the “Welcome to Florida” sign on Highway 29 at the state line in Century have been a little more interesting for over a month, thanks to a vandal.
A little spray paint transformed the official greeting to “Governor PRick Scott”. According to Webster’s dictionary, the word “prick” is defined as “a spiteful or contemptible man often having some authority”. (And a note to the little boys and girls: While the word is only sometimes vulgar, it’s still not considered a polite word to use.)
Despite calls reporting the graffiti to the Florida Department of Transportation, the sign has been proudly politicizing about the governor since at least the middle of December.
Pictured: The “Welcome to Florida” sign greets travelers headed into the state on Highway 29 in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
January 26, 2012
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree
All Satisfactory:
Adrianna Atallah
Wyatt Everly
Nolin Godwin
Hank Grant
Josh Johnson
Jakyia Newton
Ryder Nolen
Tyler Riggs
Reygan Steadham
Kindergarten: Mrs. Rogers
All Satisfactory:
Alexa Castro
Riley Dawson
Caitlyn Dortch
Madalyn Grimes
Camron Howell
Bobbie -Sue Jarrell
Meredith Johnston
Tyson McBride
Jaden Newton
Aydan Smith
First Grade: Mrs. Dawson
All A’s:
Leah Anderson
Kayla Johnson
Emily Levins
Kaden Odom
Aubrey Stuckey
A’s and B’s:
Aloysia Dortch
Audrey Goetter
Chase Hampton
Aleigh Thornton
First Grade: Mrs. Thornton
All A’s:
Drake Allen Driskell
Jessica Loftis
A’s and B’s:
Hunter Barnes
C.J. Bell
Briana Dunsford
Marina Franklin
Jamarkus Jefferson
Emily Lambeth
Grace Long
Zane Rolin
Cheyanne Thomas
Savanah Watters
Second Grade: Mrs. Weaver
All A’s:
Hunter Borelli
Shelby Cotita
James Loftis
Dillon Spears
A’s and B’s:
Grace Blackmon
Bama Coburn
Tessa Flowers
Kaitlin Gafford
Taylor Levins
Torka Mills
Harley Walker
Third Grade: Mrs. Dunsford
All A’s:
Sophia Cotita
Maille Kilcrease
A’s and B’s:
Travon Brown
Logan Bryan
Brianna Colter
Alyssa Goldenpenny
Heather Knowles
Abigail Levins
Tyler Merchant
Ty Rolin
Chad Sager
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Gilmore/Mrs. Sellers
All A’s:
Ian Gifford
Alex Glidewell
A’s and B’s:
Madicyn Bell
Skyler Busbee
Jacob Coleman
Alexis Lee
Lea Nall
Valorie Padilla
Savannah Steadham
Nicky Trump
Samantha Walston
Olivia Watson
Fifth Grade: Mrs. Johnston
All A’s:
Kris Baxter
Rebecca Diamon
Paige Killam
Seth Killam
Tanner Levins
Alex McMinn
Courtney Payne
Destiny Payne
A’s and B’s:
Austin Adams
Jacob Borelli
Matthew Caine
Patton Goetter
Colby Graham
Gracie Johnson
Keyana Macks
Hunter Moseley
Sarah Nelson
Peyton Newsome
Faith Watters
Century Relay For Life Won’t Be Held This Year
January 26, 2012
For the first time in several years, there will not be a Relay for Life event in Century this year.
“Cancer has hit us hard here,” McCall said, nothing the passing of council member Nadine McCaw due to cancer. He encouraged former Century Relay for Life teams to join with the Jay Relay for Life this year. McCall said the Town of Century is working to start a team to participate in the Jay Relay.
According to B.J. Davis with the American Cancer Society, former and potential Century area relay teams are encouraged to join the Jay Relay event on the Great Escambia Relay at Tate High School.
The Jay Relay for Life will be held April 20 beginning at 6 p.m. at Jay High School. For more information or to sign up, click here.
The Greater Escambia Relay for Life will be held May 4 beginning at 6 p.m. at Tate High School. For more information or to sign up, click here.
There is also a Relay for Life held in Atmore beginning at 6 p.m. on April 27. For more information or to sign up, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from the 2011 Century Relay for Life which was moved indoors due to weather. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.