Working To Help Molino Dollar Store Cats
November 10, 2013
Members of the Junior Humane Society were out in Molino Saturday raising funds to spay and neuter a feral cat colony that lives behind the Dollar General in Molino.
Volunteers collected donations at Jimmy’s Grill, a neighboring business on Highway 29.
“The kittens can be socialized and adopted out but the older cats are completely feral so we are trapping, spaying or neutering and releasing them back to the location where we trapped them,” said Junior Humane Society volunteer Ashley Sui. ” We just have to get them to stop reproducing.” She estimates there are at least a dozen feral cats in the area.
Donations can be mailed to Junior Humane Society, 901 Williams Ditch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533, made online at Jrhumanesociety.com or there is a donation jar at Jimmy’s Grill.
Pictured top: Members of the Junior Human Society raise funds in Molino Saturday. Pictured inset and below: Feral cats outside the Molino Dollar General. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Celebrates Veterans
November 10, 2013
The Town of Century held a Veterans Celebration at the Nadine McCaw Park and Veterans Wall on North Century Boulevard.
Guest speakers included Congressman Jeff Miller and Chad Smith, a Northview High School graduate who told the veterans in attendance that he is joining the Air Force and will honor their legacy.
Special entertainment was provided by the Byrneville Elementary School Chorus, featuring first grader Maddie Mae Driskell.
Pictured top: Fourth and fifth graders of the Byrneville Elementary School Chorus perform at Century’s Veterans Celebration. Pictured inset: Northview High School graduate Chad Smith speaks to veterans. Pictured below: Congressman Jeff Miller poses for a photo with veterans in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft
November 10, 2013
Mr. Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft, 72, of Molino passed away November 9, 2013, at Covenant Hospice in West Florida Hospital. He was born in Pensacola on December 12, 1940. He served in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. Aubrey H. Ashcraft and Agnes V. Wiggins.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Hall Ashcraft; two sons Kenny (Candy) and Kevin (Missy); grandchildren Amber Knight, AJ Ashcraft, Ryan Ashcraft, Hanna Ashcraft, Isabella Ashcraft and Derek Ashcraft; two great grandchildren Ayden Blair, Braylen Barton as well as numerous family and friends.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Monday November 11, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon at Highland Baptist Church in Molino and services immediately following with the Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covenant Hospice or Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Faith Chapel North is in charge of arrangements.
Sleepy Driver Slams Into Highway 97 House
November 9, 2013
A driver that allegedly fell asleep on Highway 97 late Friday night took a wild ride that ended with his SUV heavily damaging a house.
The driver told first responders that he was headed north on Highway 97, his cruise control set at 61 mph, when he fell asleep and left the roadway. He then struck a culvert, with his Chevrolet Trailblazer going airborne for about 90 feet. The vehicle then continued sideways at a high rate of speed, striking a tree and then a house located just south of West Highway 4.
The impact pushed a portion the older wood frame house about 10-12 inches off its foundation piers.
The resident was not at home at the time of the collision, and his young daughter — whose bedroom was hit by the SUV — was staying with relatives. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
The house was uninhabitable following the crash due to structural and electrical damage.
Further details, including the driver’s name, have not yet been released by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the accident.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hwy 297A, Pine Cone Drive Accident
November 9, 2013
A bicyclist was seriously injured late Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle at Highway 297A and Pine Cone Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 56-year old Dennis Michael Walker of Pace was on the shoulder of Highway 297A when pulled his bicycle into the path of a 2001 Nissan Frontier driven by 54-year old Thomas H. Fulgham of Pensacola.
Walker was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition following the 4:50 p.m. crash. Fulgham was not injured.
No charges were filed in the crash.
Tate Ends Best Season In 10 Years With Win Over The Escambia Gators
November 9, 2013
The Tate Aggies ended their comeback season at 8-2 — their best record in a decade — with a 45-34 win over the Escambia Gators Friday night at Emmitt Smith Field.
The Gators were on the board first, with the Aggies scoring on a 41-yard field goal from Dylan Mancuso with 4:07 to go in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Tate scored with a 57-yard pass from Sawyer Smith to Tay Samuel and a 3-yard run from Samuel just before the half.
In the third quarter, Tate scored on a 4-yard pass from Smith to Alonte Thompson and an 11-yard run from Brian Davis. In the forth, the Aggies scored on a 69-yard pass from Smith to Shane Tindell and a 3-yard keeper from Smith in the final seconds.
The Aggies, under first year head coach Ronnie Douglas, will hit the road for Tallahassee next Friday night in round one of the state 7A football playoff series. The Aggies (8-2, 1-1) will face Lincoln (6-4, 2-0).
Crude Oil Train Bound For Walnut Hill Derails, Explodes In Alabama
November 9, 2013
A 90-car crude oil train bound for Walnut Hill derailed and exploded in rural Pickens County, Ala., west of Tuscaloosa on Friday. Three tank cars exploded and at least 11 of the rail cars were burning after the accident.
Authorities planned to let the cars burn themselves out. In all, about 25 rail cars full of North Dakota crude oil derailed.
The incident involved an Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway train owned by Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. The train was headed south to the Genesis Energy owned Walnut Hill Crude Oil Rail Unloading Facility on Arthur Brown Road. [Click here for more about the facility.]
Genesis does not own the railway or the train that derailed.
Pictured: A portion of a crude oil train that did not derail after an explosive accident in northern Alabama on Friday. Courtesy Alabama EMA for NorthEscambia.com. Pictured inset: The train was headed to the Genesis Energy terminal in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Shutout For the Chiefs
November 9, 2013
The defending 1-A state champion Northview Chiefs suffered a 31-0 shutout Friday night at the hands of the top-ranked 1A Blountstown Tigers. It was the sixth shutout win of the season for Blountstown.
The Chiefs managed just 99 yards while allowing over 250 rushing yards by the Tigers. Ladarius Thomas had 52 yards for the Chiefs, while quarterback Dalton Tullis completed 7 of 18 passes for just 20 yards.
The Northview Chiefs, as District 1-1A runner-ups, begin week one of the playoffs Friday night on the road against Vernon. The Chiefs finished their regular season at 3-6, 2-1 overall, while Vernon’s record stands at 7-3, 4-0 in district play. If the Chiefs advance to round two of the playoffs, they will face the winner of Friday night’s Baker-Cottondale game.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Local Bluegrass Artist Working on First Album: Free Concert Tonight
November 9, 2013
A local bluegrass artist is working on her first solo album release.
Amanda Cook has been with the group High Cotton for seven years now, frequently performing at local venues like the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. And now she’s ready for her own album, heading to Nashville in January to finish recording the vocals. The album is a mix of contemporary and traditional bluegrass.
Cook said her love of bluegrass came from Mile Blanton, her dad and another member of High Cotton.
“It’s in my blood so to speak. He’s played bluegrass for most of my life. Bluegrass music is my pick of genre because of the legacy and tradition of the music. Acoustic music just goes to the soul. You feel every vibration of sound and with that emotions are carried much further,” she said.
The first single from the album will likely be “One Stop Along the Road”, she said.
“It’s in perspective of a woman loving a restless world traveling man and being one stop along his road. She loves him and offers to be there whenever he passes through her town and then in the end she asks him to take her along,” Cook said.
The album is expected to be released in April of next year as both a CD and as a digital download on iTunes.
“My love of music has spanned my lifetime. I’ve always loved to sing. Now that I play three different instruments (mandolin, bass and guitar) and am part of a band is just the ultimate thrill,” Cook said. “My decision to go forward with a solo project was one of determination. I want to be able to at least say that I tried to put myself out there and maybe, hopefully be able to do what I love as a career.”
A benefit to help Cook fund her album was held Saturdaynight at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
Friday Night Finals
November 9, 2013
Here’s a look at Friday night finals from across the area:
Blountstown 31, Northview 0 [Read more...]
Tate 45, Escambia 34 [Read more...]
Jay 33, Maclay 30 [Read more...]
West Florida 37, Washington 13
Crestview 42, Pensacola High 32
Navarre 34, Gulf Breeze 24
Choctaw 27, Florida High 26
Baker 42, South Walton 33
T.R. Miller 54, American Christian 28
Escambia Academy, Tuscaloosa Academy 41-27