I-10 To Be Widened From Davis To Scenic
November 18, 2013
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has started work on a $43.1 million construction project in Escambia County to widen I-10 to six lanes from east of the Davis Highway interchange to the Escambia Bay Bridge. In addition, construction crews will widen Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) between Whisper Way and Northpointe Parkway, replacing the Scenic Highway overpass.
Other features of the project include:
- Installation of sound walls on both sides of I-10, from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway
- Addition of a sidewalk and bicycle lane on Scenic Highway, from north of the Quality Inn to north of Northpointe Parkway
- Addition of highway lighting along I-10 from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway and on Scenic Highway from Whisper Way to Northpointe Parkway
- Construction of storm retention ponds
- Drainage improvements
What to expect:
Phase one of the project, widening Scenic Highway between Whisper Way and Northpointe Parkway and replacing the overpass, will begin November 2013. Construction impacts to Scenic Highway will include:
- Periodic nighttime lane closures, 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Periodic lane shifts
- Temporary modification of entrances for properties adjacent to Scenic Highway
- Driveway replacements
Access to businesses and other private property will be maintained at all times.
- Work to widen I-10 from four to six travel lanes, from east of Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge, will begin January 2014. Construction impacts will include:
- Periodic nighttime lane closures, 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Periodic lane shifts
- Speed limit reduction from 60 mph during various phases of construction work
- Installation of sound walls adjacent to I-10
The entire project is planned for completion in fall 2016. All construction activities may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
West Florida’s Nachelle Watson Signs With Florida A&M
November 18, 2013
West Florida High School’s Nachelle Watson has signed a softball scholarship with Florida A&M University. Watson, a Cantonment resident, played first base for the West Florida Lady Jags. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
William David “Bill” Fuqua
November 18, 2013
William David “Bill” Fuqua, 84, of Cantonment, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Bill was born in Aliceville, AL in 1929. He played football for Mississippi Southern College in 1948 and for the First United States Air Force Team in 1950 and 1951. He went into the Air Force in 1948 where he served until 1952 as a military policeman. Bill was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He spent 30 years working in interior designing specializing in Williamsburg designs. Bill loved cars. Bill will also be remembered as an avid Crimson Tide Fan. ROLL TIDE!!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Howard Fuqua and Katy Lucie Ann Evans Fuqua; sisters, Ruth, Ruby, Ollie and Martha and his brothers, Lewis and Lloyd.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jennie Fuqua; two sons, Bill Fuqua Jr. and wife Julie, Jack Fuqua and wife Sherri; grandsons, Justin and Jonathan; granddaughters, Elyce, Nikki, and Alex; two great-grandsons, Calvin and Nolan; brothers, Ernest, Edward and James; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, with the funeral service to begin at 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Dr. Will Stone will be officiating.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg and the staff of Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangement.
Mary Frances Godwin
November 18, 2013
Mrs. Mary Frances Godwin, age 91 of Century, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013, at her home.
Mrs. Godwin was a native of Luverne, Ala., and a resident of Century since 1966 coming from Bogia, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Light Temple.
She is survived by her sons, Frank Godwin, Jerry (Linda) Godwin, Wayne (Paulette) Godwin,and Danny (Enola) Godwin all of Century, FL and Randall (Tammy) Godwin of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Barbara (Aubrey) Carroll of Westville, FL and Clarice (Bill) Watson of Milton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery in Flomaton.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Molino Christmas Parade Set For December 7
November 18, 2013
The 11th Annual Molino Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m.
The parade route starts at the west end of Crabtree Church Road and ends and the Molino Ballpark were Santa Will be waiting to visit with all the good little boys and girls.
To participate in the parade, preregister at Fran’s Diner or the day of the parade. Registration fees are $30 for floats; $20 for vehicles, motorcycles, tractors or golf carts; and $15 each for horses. No 4-wheelers or go-carts. All proceeds go directly back to the community to help children in need.
For more information, contact Charity at (850) 324-4463 or Fran’s Diner at (850) 587-2803.
Donations such as toys and non-perishable food can be dropped off at Fran’s Diner. T he parade rain date will be Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Pictured: The 2012 Molino Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
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Hazel J. Lassiter
November 18, 2013
Hazel J. Lassiter, 84, of Jay, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on November 15, 2013. She was born on November 2, 1929, and later attended Jay High School. Hazel worked at Central High School for many years prior to retirement. She was a resident of the Cobbtown community, and was the Pastor of the Cobbtown Holiness Church for many years where she led countless to the Lord. She enjoyed her family, cooking, gardening, quilting, singing, playing the piano, and fishing the local waters with her late husband. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She led a selfless life in the service of others and her God.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, J.D. Lassiter; her parents W.C. Edeker and Ada Riley (Edeker); two brothers, Winford Edeker and Robert Edeker; one daughter, Gail Smith and one grandson: Ken Lewis.
Mrs. Lassiter is survived by one brother, Stan Edeker (Joyce) of Houston, TX; three daughters, Carolyn (Allen) Goolsby of Brewton, Brenda (Kenny) Watson of Jay and Barbara of Jay. Added to her family tree were nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are her grandsons and great-grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters and great-granddaughters.
A visitation will be held at Cornerstone Church (formerly Jay First Assembly) in Jay on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Dan Hellums, Brother Tim Floyd, and Brother Jim Lassiter officiating.
Burial will follow at Cobbtown Holiness Church Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to C.C.C. and Emerald Coast Hospice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Biker Groups Build Ramp For Molino Motorcylist That Hit Deer
November 17, 2013
Three weeks ago, 58-year old Mike Miller of Molino was on his way home from a Saturday night Bikers For Christ Mission. It was after midnight as he traveled Sunshine Hill Road, not far from Crabtree Church Road. It was in the neighborhood of one o’clock Sunday morning when Miller and his motorcycle collided with a deer, just a short distance from his driveway.
He was down on the road, his leg severely injured, for over an hour before a passerby found him and called 911. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by ambulance as a “trauma alert” with back and leg injuries. The deer did not survive the crash.
Miller suffered road rash on his face, hands and side. His tibia was broken in four places, his fibula broken in three places and his ankle was crushed.
“The doctor said normally he would have amputated a leg injured this bad but decided to try and save his which we are thankful for,” Mike’s wife Marion Miller said. “Mike spent five days in the hospital having two surgeries then two weeks in rehab.”
Saturday, the Word Riding Disciples and Bikers for Christ visited Mike Miller at his Molino home, building a wheelchair ramp from his front door to make it safer and easier for him to get out his house.
“This group of men and women spent their Saturday morning doing this as an act of love which is a blessing to us. We want to thank everyone who was involved for their act of kindness,” Marion Miller said.
Pictured top: Members of the Word Riding Disciples and Bikers for Christ built a wheelchair ramp Saturday for accident victim Mike Miller of Molino. Pictured inset: Miller was critically injured when he collided with a deer while riding his motorcycle. Pictured below: Volunteers pray with Miller. Pictured bottom: The ramp under construction. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click enlarge.
Rain Moving In
November 17, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms until early morning. Scattered showers late in the night. Patchy dense fog in the late evening and overnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Monday Night: Much colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs around 70. Chance of showers 30 percent.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows around 50. Chance of showers 30 percent.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Photos: Northview Chiefs Beat Vernon In Round One
November 17, 2013
The Northview Chiefs beat Vernon in round one of the class 1A playoffs Friday night in Vernon.
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Pictured top: Coach Sid Wheatley and his Northview Chiefs celebrate victory Friday night in Vernon. Pictured inset: Cheerleader Mallory Ryan. Pictured below: The Northview Tribal Beat Band. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
WKRG Returns To Dish Network
November 17, 2013
After a month and a half absence, WKRG TV 5 has returned to the Dish Network satellite service. Media General, parent company of WKRG and stations in 16 other markets, announced a new retransmission agreement had been reached with Dish. Terms of the agreement were not released.
On October 1, WKRG went dark for Dish Network customers along the Gulf Coast after Media General and Dish failed to reach a retransmission agreement. Media General’s original contract with Dish expired in June.