No Serious Injuries In Car Versus Tree Wreck
May 14, 2012
There were no serious injuries in a Monday morning wreck when a woman struck a tree.
The accident happened about on Bratt Road just west of Camp Road about 10:15 a.m. An 84-year old woman was transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital with injuries that were not considered severe.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the wreck.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Names Inspirational Hero, Student Of Year
May 14, 2012
Byrneville Elementary School has named their 2012 Cox Inspirational Hero and their Student of the Year.
Cox Inspirational Hero — Patton Goetter
Byrneville’s Cox Inspirational Hero is Patton Goetter, a fifth grader with cystic fibrosis that “let’s nothing get in the way of his dreams”, according to the school. “His warm smile, dedication, and hard work makes him a ‘her0′ to us,” his teacher, Jacke Johnston, said.
Student of the Year — Tanner Levins
Byrneville Elementary School’s Student of the Year is fifth grader Tanner Levins.
“Tanner is a dream student. He always gives 100% and is eager to learn new things. He is always wearing a smile and is always there to help another student out. He takes up for the kids who can’t take up for themselves. Tanner definitely is a role model in and out of school,” said Johnson, also Levins’ teacher.
Pictured top: Byrneville Elementary School’s Cox Inspirational Hero Patton Goetter and Student of the Year Tanner Levins. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Facing Felony Charge For Selling Stolen Puppy For $50
May 14, 2012
A Cantonment man is facing a second degree felony charge for allegedly selling a stolen pit bull puppy for $50.
Michael Bryant, age 54 of Lake Drive, was charged with dealing in stolen property. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on $2,500 bond.
He was arrested last week for an incident that occurred January 12. A resident of Robinson Street reported that her pit bull puppy — black in color with a white patch under his chin — had been stolen. The victim later located her puppy at a home on Washington Street. The person with the puppy claimed they had purchased it for $50 from Bryant, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. The purchaser of the puppy told deputies that he wanted his $50 back.
Both parties agreed they wanted to press charged against Bryant, according to the report.
Eight Businesses Sell Alcohol To Minors
May 14, 2012
Employees at eight Pensacola businesses were charged with misdemeanors after they illegally sold alcohol to an underage buyer, according to the Pensacola Police Department.
Pensacola Police Vice and Narcotics officers supervised an undercover female police agent under the age of 21 who went into 20 stores during the 6-hour sweep and tried to purchase
alcohol. Employees who were charged with selling alcohol to a minor either didn’t check identification or checked it improperly, police said.
Employees at the following businesses were cited for improper sales:
- The Ticket Sports Bar, 820 E. Gregory St.
- BP gas station, One W. Cervantes St.
- Fleet Express gas station, 400 E. Gregory St.
- Circle K, 3013 E. Cervantes St.
- Circle K, 1201 E. Cervantes St.
- BP gas station, 2111 W. Garden St.
- Chicago Store, 2200 N. Davis Highway
- Short Stop Pantry, 707 N. Pace Blvd.
Pensacola Police said they are done with the underage alcohol sweeps; they plan more unannounced undercover operations to check compliance with alcohol laws.
LifeFlight Turns 35 (Photo Gallery From LifeFlight Over Flomaton, Century)
May 14, 2012
May 14 was the 35th anniversary of the first patient flight on LifeFlight.
In 1977, Baptist Hospital became the third hospital in the country to operate medical helicopter ambulance service. LifeFlight 2 was added in Mobile in 2004 and LifeFlight 3 was added in Evergreen in 2006.
For a photo gallery from LifeFlight over Century and Flomaton, click here.
Operating 24 hours a day, Baptist LifeFlight can be airborne within minutes of a call, traveling at speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour. This significantly reduces the transport time of critically ill patients, either from a transferring hospital or from the scene of an emergency.
The Baptist LifeFlight crew is highly trained and experienced in critical care. Registered nurses must have a paramedic certification, a minimum of three years in nursing with one year each of critical care and emergency department experience, and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Paramedics are required to have a minimum of three years experience in a busy EMS service and must also have ACLS and PALS certifications. New crew members also receive extensive additional training from LifeFlight’s medical directors.
The helicopter operates on two Pratt & Whitney turbine engines. It has an empty weight of 3,208 pounds, and a maximum flight weight of 6,415 pounds. It has a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet, a cruise speed of 158 mph and climbs 25 feet per second.
For a photo gallery from LifeFlight over Century and Flomaton, click here.
Pictured top: LifeFlight at a wreck on Highway 29 near McDavid. Pictured inset: Looking down from LifeFlight at the Panhandle Restaurant in Century. Pictured below: The view from LifeFlight over Century looking north toward Flomaton. Northescambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Doris Stokes Keese
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Doris Stokes Keese, age 83 of Century, passed away on May 14, 2012, at a local hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Keese was a native of Brewton and had been a member of the Century community since 1947. She was a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and had attended Jefferson Davis Community College. Mrs. Keese was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lois Idell Stokes; brothers, Benjamin Franklin Stokes, III, William Roy Stokes, Charles Fred Stokes, and her husband, John Martin Broomes, Sr.
Mrs. Keese is survived by her husband of 35 years, Rev. Jerry Keese of Century; son, John Martin Broomes, Jr. of Century; daughters, Jan Broomes Sales of Pensacola, Irene Broomes (Dewey) Bondurant, Jr. of Flomaton, Michele (Terry) Keese-Burchett and Whitney Keese Wheeler, both of Gulf Breeze; sisters, Carolyn Stokes Jennings and Mary Catherine Stokes Baker, both of Brewton; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, May 15, 2012, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with the Rev. Dustin Stockstill and Dr. David Gardner officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Ann Florie and pianist, Susan Adkinson.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Bondurant, Scott Myers, Jack Broomes, Hunter Broomes, Wes Sales and Alan Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Carden and Dr. Gary Silbernagel.
In lieu of flowers donations or contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 765 Flomaton, AL 36441 or to Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama, P.O. Box 2273, Birmingham, AL 35201.
Overnight Fog Possible, Sunny Tuesday
May 14, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Bank Robbery Suspect From Century Extradited Back To Alabama
May 14, 2012
A Century woman has been extradited back to Alabama to face charges for her alleged role in the February 17 robbery of the Bank of Brewton.
Robin Ann Godwin, 42, was arrested April 12 by FBI agents at a travel trailer on Bluff Springs Road just south of Century. She was booked into Escambia County as a fugitive from justice. In Escambia County Circuit Court, Godwin waived extradition back to Escambia County, Ala., to face a first degree robbery charge.
As FBI agents arrested Godwin in Florida, additional agents converged on a home on Pine Road in Escambia County, Ala. and arrested her father, 75-year old Norman Alvin Godwin, on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and first degree robbery. He was booked into the Escambia County (Ala.) Detention Center in Brewton.
As they executed search warrants, FBI agents recovered evidence at a both locations, including cash allegedly taken during the Brewton robbery.
On February 17, a single suspect (pictured left) walked into the bank through a public boardwalk entrance at the rear of the building and demanded cash and fled out the same door. Authorities said at the time that they were not sure exactly how the bandit left the area following the robbery, but a few days later they said the bandit may have headed to Florida.
Pictured top and bottom: FBI agents executed a search warrant related to a Brewton bank robbery at this travel trailer on Bluff Springs Road south of Century. FBI agents, who were just off camera, would not allow their photographs to be taken. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
May 14, 2012
There were no injuries when a military helicopter made a precautionary emergency landing in a field near Barrineau Park Sunday afternoon.
The helicopter from Training Air Wing Five (TAW-5) at NAS Whiting Field made the landing in the field on Highway 196 just north of Barrineau Park School Road after indications of a possible mechanical problem. The downtime gave the residents around the landing site the opportunity to visit with the crew and even pose for pictures with the aircraft.
Pictured above: An exciting Sunday afternoon for Judson Conatser, Taylor Conatser and Julie Ann Keith as they had a chance to visit with the helicopter crew (pictured below). Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Teresa Welch
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Teresa Welch, 82, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Welch was a native and life long resident of McDavid. Mrs. Welch was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. Mrs. Welch loved her family, glower garden, was able to travel through out the world living her life to its fullest potential.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Russell Edward Welch of McDavid; son, Gregory and Gwen Welch of Cantonment; daughter, Nancy and Thomas J. Brook of McDavid; brother, John Sheffield of Greenwood, SC; sister, Carolyn Milligan of Cantonment; grandchildren Matthew Brook and Jessica Welch and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Brook, Kylie Brook and Gracen Brook, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Petty Eastside Chapel with Rev. Jerry Caylor and Jesse Wood officiating.
Burial followed at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Terry Bryan, Kit Callahan, Romeo Coleman, Elton Gilmore, Gene Sheffield and Bill Welch.