Meth Arrest At Escambia Motel
April 10, 2014
One person was arrested after a methamphetamine operation was uncovered Wednesday at an Escambia County motel.
About 10:30 a.m., Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the American Best Motel at 7200 Plantation Road in response to an anonymous tip about possible narcotics activities.
Once inside the motel room deputies noticed material that is used in the manufacture of methamphetamines and called for the ECSO Narcotics Unit to take over the investigation.
Brett Randall Wilt, 38, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a listed chemical and production of methamphetamine. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning with bond set at $46,000.
Stars Take Series Opener From Wahoos 5-4
April 10, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos jumped out to an early 3-0 lead Wednesday night in Huntsville, but it wasn’t enough as the Stars rallied to take the series opener 5-4 at Joe Davis Stadium. Wahoos pitching added to their league-leading strikeout totals with 11 K’s between four pitchers.
The Stars broke a 4-4 tie with a solo home run by Nick Ramirez (1) in the seventh inning. Huntsville plated its other four runs on a pair of two-out hits. The first from starting pitcher Brooks Hall in the second inning, a shallow pop up that dropped in short left field. Brewers No. 3 prospect Mitch Haniger provided the second with a two-run double in the fifth.
Donald Lutz led the way offensively for the Wahoos with a 3-for-5 game including an RBI and a run scored. Bryan Anderson chipped in with his first home run of the season, a solo shot leading off the second inning.
Blue Wahoos starter Carlos Contreras was charged with 2R/ER over 4.0 innings despite allowing just two hits with six strikeouts. Fabian Williamson (0-1) suffered the loss after giving up the go-ahead home run in the seventh. Kevin Shackelford (1-0) earned the win for Huntsville after working 1.0 scoreless inning out of the bullpen. David Goforth picked up his third save of the season with 2.0 shut-out innings to close it out. The Blue Wahoos had the tying and go-ahead runs on in the ninth but couldn’t score.
The series continues on Thursday when the Blue Wahoos send RHP Daniel Corcino (0-1, 1.50) to the mound against RHP Drew Gagnon (0-0, 3.60). First pitch is slated for 6:30 from Joe Davis Stadium.
by Tommy Thrall
Flood Warning Continues For Escambia River At Century
April 10, 2014
A flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday night, the stage was 17.0 feet and minor flooding is forecast. The flood stage is 17 feet. The river is forecast to rise to about 18.9 feet by Sunday morning then begin falling.
At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands in the area will occur.
Gladys B. Ingram
April 10, 2014
Mrs. Gladys B. Ingram, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Mobile.
Mrs. Ingram was a native of Long Beach, Mississippi and a resident of Atmore for the past 15 years. Mrs. Ingram attended the Sardis Baptist Church. Her husband, Rev. Evon Ingram, precedes her in death.
She is survived by her son, Charles Evon (Carolyn) Ingram of Mobile; one daughter, Elsa I. (Edmond) Williams of Mobile; and one sister, Clara Ausgaard of Long Beach, MS.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Taylor and Rev. Earle Greene officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, April 11, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ron Latimer, Danny Killam, Lamar Byrd, Mike Barrow, George Hendricks and Jim McCutchin.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Latimer, Arthur Latimer, Peyton Williams, David Matheny and Edwin Bean.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Bernice H. Harrison
April 10, 2014
Bernice H. Harrison, 86 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Fairhope. She was a homemaker, born in Chicago, Ill. on December 01, 1927, to the late John and Francis Schulte. She was a member of St.Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Harrison, Jr.; son, John Robert Harrison; and two grandchildren, Blur and Tara Harrison.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Rhonda) Harrison of Summerdale and Bill (Karla) Harrison of Baker; one daughter, Susan (Carl) Bowen of Atmore; daughter-in-law, Beckey Harrison of Magnolia Springs, Ala; two brothers, Eddie (Peggy) Hesse and John (Carolyn) Hesse all of Foley; two sisters, Catherine Lehman of Summerdale, and Mary Ann (Billy) Strain of Richmond, VA; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 11, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. from the St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends, Friday, April 11, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Plan Would Move West Florida High, Rezone Ransom, Build Three New Schools
April 9, 2014
The Escambia County School District has an ambitious $80 million plan in the works that would move West Florida High School, build a new middle school and construct two elementary schools — all in the next three years.
The plan is contingent upon voters reaffirming the half-cent sales tax.
Under the plan, students from Woodham Middle School would be moved to a newly constructed campus somewhere on the northwest side of Pensacola. With zoning changes,the new school would also be used to relieve overcrowding at Ransom Middle School. The current Woodham Middle facility would be renovated and house West Florida High School, providing the school with improved athletic facilities including a stadium and field house. Brown Barge Middle School students would be relocated to the current West Florida High campus.
Overcrowding at Helen Caro and Blue Angels elementary schools would be alleviated by constructing a new elementary school in southwestern Escambia County, and new elementary school would be constructed to eliminate overcrowding at Pine Meadow and Beulah elementary schools.
The proposals are still in the planning stages and must receive final approval from the Escambia County School Board.
Pictured: A slide from a school district PowerPoint presentation, click to enlarge.
Cold, Into The 40’s Tonight
April 9, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy.
- Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Tuesday A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Voter Registration Drive Today
April 9, 2014
A voter registration drive will be held this afternoon at the Century Branch Library from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.
Florida residents may register to vote for the first time or update their information (name, address, political party, etc.). Residents will need their Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or the last four digits of their social security number.
The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 595-3900.
(This registration event is for any Florida resident, not just residents of Century.)
Stolen Town Of Century Truck Recovered In Key West
April 9, 2014
A pickup truck belonging to the Town of Century that was stolen a couple of weeks ago has been located — over 800 miles away in Key West.
The 2008 Ford F150 extended cab pickup was discovered stolen from the Century town shop on Alger Road on March 23. Authorities said the truck was undamaged. There’s no word yet on how the town will get the truck back to Century or how much the transport will cost.
A chainsaw, pressure washer, blowers and other items were also stolen during the burglary.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Chiefs Celebrate Senior Night Win Over Baker; Moore Hits Grand Slam
April 9, 2014
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night Tuesday with an 8-5 win over the Baker Gators. The Chiefs were led by Thomas Moore with grand slam.
Seniors honored were: Jody Bonner, Kevin Barrow, Brannon Freeman, RJ Pritchett and Daulton Tullis.
The junior varsity Chiefs also beat Baker, 8-3.
Pictured top and inset: The Northview Chiefs celebrate a Thomas Moore grand slam Tuesday night. Pictured below: Northview Chief seniors. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Above: Senior Jody Bonner.
Above: Senior Kevin Barrow.
Above: Senior Brannon Freeman.
Above: Senior RJ Pritchett.
Above: Senior Daulton Tullis.