Suspect Shot During Altercation With Escambia Deputies
November 25, 2013
A robbery suspect was shot this morning during an altercation with Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies made contact with Tyrone Michael Odom, 21, in the 3200 block of Tarragona Street. As deputies attempted to take the Odom into custody, a physical altercation followed as the he resisted arrest, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
A firearm that the suspect had on his person discharged, hitting him. Odom was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with an injury that was not considered life threatening. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail after being treated and released.
Odom was charged with fleeing/eluding police, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, battery of an LEO, aggravated assault on an LEO and resisting with violence.
Century To Discuss Animal Control Ordinance During Workshop Meeting
November 25, 2013
The Town of Century is continuing to hammer out the details of a controversial new ordinance banning or severely limiting most barnyard animals in the town.
The town council will hold a workshop to discuss the ordinance Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. The workshop will be open to the public; however, no public comments will be heard during the meeting. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on Monday, December 2 at 7 p.m.
A week ago, the council held a first reading of an ordinance that will make it illegal to keep a horse, mule, donkey, goat, sheep, or cow within the town limits except in areas that are zoned agricultural or rural residential. Hogs are already prohibited in all areas of the town.
The ordinance will also set minimum lot sizes in the agricultural and rural residential areas in order to keep livestock. A minimum lot size of one acre per horse or donkey will be required, and a minimum lot size of one-half acre per goat will also be required. Structures for livestock, such as barns, feed lots and stables, will not be allowed within 200 feet of a dwelling belonging to another individual or within 200 feet of property that is zoned residential. In addition, all barnyard animals and livestock must be kept at least 200 feet from any property line.
During Tuesday’s workshop, the council will consider an amended ordinance that will allow animals currently in the town limits to be grandfathered in. The grandfather exemption would apply to the life of an animal; once the animal dies or is sold, the grandfather provision would no longer apply.
Pictured top: A small group of protestors hold signs against a proposed barnyard animal ordinance during a Century Town Council meeting last Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Farm Bureau: Cost Of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Down For 2013
November 25, 2013
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 28th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.04, a 44-cent price decrease from last year’s average of $49.48.
“The cost of this year’s meal, at less than $5 per serving, remains an excellent value for consumers,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Texas. “America’s farm and ranch families are honored to produce the food from our nation’s land for family Thanksgiving celebrations,” he said. “During this holiday season, many farmers and ranchers will be reaching out to consumers in-person or through social media, to answer questions about the food that they grow or the poultry and livestock they raise,” he added.
The AFBF survey shopping list includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10. There is also plenty for leftovers.
The big ticket item—a 16-pound turkey—came in at $21.76 this year. That was roughly $1.36 per pound, a decrease of about 3 cents per pound, or a total of 47 cents per whole turkey, compared to 2012. The whole bird was the biggest contributor to the final total, showing the largest price decrease compared to last year.
“This year we can be thankful that Thanksgiving Dinner, a special meal many of us look forward to all year, will not take a bigger bite out of our wallets,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist. “Most Americans will pay about the same as last year at the grocery store for a turkey and all the trimmings. Slightly higher turkey production for much of the year coupled with an increase in birds in cold storage may be responsible for the moderate price decrease our shoppers reported,” he said.
Strategic shoppers may pay even less for frozen tom turkey compared to AFBF’s 167 volunteer shoppers who checked prices at grocery stores in 34 states.
“Special sales and promotions on turkey and other holiday food items will continue right up to Thanksgiving,” Anderson explained. “If you have the patience to wait until the last minute to buy a turkey you might come home with an exceptional bargain,” he said.
In addition to the turkey, other items that declined in price included a dozen brown-n-serve rolls, $2.18; one pound of green peas, $1.54; a 14-ounce package of cubed bread stuffing, $2.67; fresh cranberries, $2.42; a half pint of whipping cream, $1.85; and two nine-inch pie shells, $2.49.
Items that showed a moderate price increase from last year included three pounds of sweet potatoes, $3.36; one gallon of whole milk, $3.66; and a 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix, $3.10.
In addition, a combined group of miscellaneous items, including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, evaporated milk and butter) increased to $3.20. A one-pound relish tray of carrots and celery increased to 81 cents.
The average cost of the dinner has remained around $49 since 2011. Further, Anderson noted that despite retail price increases during the last year or so, American consumers have enjoyed relatively stable food costs in general over the years, particularly when adjusted for inflation.
The stable average price reported this year by Farm Bureau for a classic Thanksgiving dinner tracks closely with the government’s Consumer Price Index for food eaten at home, which indicates a 1 percent increase compared to a year ago.
Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase deals, such as spending $50 and receiving a free turkey. Shoppers with an eye for bargains in all areas of the country should be able to purchase individual menu items at prices comparable to the Farm Bureau survey averages. Another option for busy families without a lot of time to cook is ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals for up to 10 people, with all the trimmings, which are available at many supermarkets and take-out restaurants for around $50 to $75.
The AFBF survey was first conducted in 1986. While Farm Bureau does not make any scientific claims about the data, it is an informal gauge of price trends around the nation. Farm Bureau’s survey menu has remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons.
Two Killed In Escambia Crash
November 25, 2013
Two 20-year olds from Pensacola were killed in a single vehicle accident wreck Sunday in Escambia County.
The accident occurred about 1:25 a.m. Sunday on Olive Road at Windodee Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol 20-year old Roman Hernandez Carnenas was eastbound on Olive Road when he traveled off the shoulder and struck a guardrail. His 1996 Ford Explorer continued northeasterly until it overturned onto a utility pole. The vehicle came to rest on its side partially submerged in water.
Carnenas and his passenger, Javier Hernandez Velazquez, were pronounced deceased following the crash.
The accident remains under investigation by the FHP.
Five Northview Seniors Play All-Star Volleyball
November 25, 2013
Five Northview High School seniors were named to the Florida Class 1A All-Star Volleyball team. They had the chance to play this weekend in St. Petersburg in front of college coaches for the opportunity to gain scholarships.. They were (picture, L-R) Lily Townson, Lana Clayton, Danielle Steadham, Rebecca Grim and Tiffani Pritchett. The five players also recently played as members of the 2013 Subway All-Star High School Volleyball West team in Pensacola. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview At Cottondale
November 25, 2013
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Cottondale Hornets Friday night in Cottondale.
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For a game action story, click here.
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Let The Miracle League Fry Your Turkey
November 25, 2013
Want a fried turkey but afraid to try it yourself? Volunteers from the Miracle League of Pensacola will fry your turkey for you on Wednesday, November 27, saving you the time and trouble while benefiting the charity. And there is still time to make an appointment.
Completely thaw your turkey, removing all of the inside packaging and giblets. Write down exactly how much your turkey weighs so it is fried perfectly and take it to the Miracle League Park at 555 East Nine Mile Road from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. For a monetary donation to Miracle League, the volunteers will fry your turkey to perfection. A minimum of $20 per turkey is necessary to help cover costs.
Appointments are encouraged. Call (850) 476-1650 to schedule your time.
Rain Moving In, Turning Colder
November 25, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Rain. Temperature rising to around 61 by 3am. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then rain after noon. Temperature falling to around 55 by 5pm. East wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Jesse Eugene Wamsley
November 25, 2013
Jesse Eugene Wamsley, 68, of Flomaton, went Home to the Angels on Saturday, November 23, 2013.
Mr. Wamsley was born November 6, 1946, in Maysville, Kentucky and was raised by his grandparents, Ida and Jesse Wamsley on their sawmill. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the Army as a truck driver for four years. He was member of the VFW and he was a truck driver.
Mr. Wamsley is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Betty Wamsley; stepchildren, Wanda Copeland and Anthony Bingham, both of Pensacola; grandchildren, Tommy & Robyn Bingham, Johnny Hockett, Chris Bingham, Valerie Bingham and Alan Bingham; great-grandchildren, Mollie Hockett, Ava and Christian Bingham, Aleena Grozsanoff, Nicholas Simmons, Zachariah Ponder and Eric Mathis. He is also survived by his sister, Debbie Nichols and two daughters, April Wamsley and Andra Large all of Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
We would like to give a special thanks to the ladies of Flomaton Pharmacy and Tom Thumb Store at 113.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. at the Barrancas National Cemetery with Chaplin Ken Griffin officiating.
Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Bingham, Thomas Bingham, Chris Bingham, Dereck Lowery, Wayne Copeland, Lonnie Barnes, Eric Mathis and Nicholas Simmons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Michael Wayne Jordan
November 25, 2013
Mr. Michael Wayne Jordan, 41, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Mobile.
Mr. Jordan was a native of Atmore and has resided in Midland City, AL most of his life. He is preceded in death by Cecil Jordan and grandparents, Jenkins Montgomery Jordan, Oanzy Warren Jordan and Evins Robert Hadley.
Mr. Jordan is survived by his mother, Tonya Hadley of Dothan and Atmore; one brother, Tony (Jessica) Burt of Bay Minette; grandmother, Cathy Baker of Cottonwood, AL and special friends, Shirley Jordan Turner, Tonya Jordan, Anthony Jordan, Misty Barber and Jackie Harrison all of Atmore and Ricky Hatton of Dothan, AL.
Funeral services will be held at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 2013, from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.