Putnam, Atwater Near $2M In Contributions
June 12, 2014
Though they appear to face little opposition, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater continued to pile up campaign cash in May, which each nearing $2 million in total contributions, newly filed records show.
Putnam raised $186,295 during the month, bringing his overall total to $1,964,604. Atwater collected $164,500 in May and reported an overall total of $1,899,354.
Updated campaign-finance figures had not been posted online early Tuesday evening for Thad Hamilton, a Democrat running for agriculture commissioner. But Hamilton had raised $12,163 through April. Similarly, William Rankin, a Democrat running for chief financial officer, had raised $8,105 through April.
James Kimberly Smith
June 12, 2014
James Kimberly Smith, 60 of McDavid, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Pensacola. He was a dry wall artist born in Dade City, FL on November 21, 1953, to James Buford and Patricia Duey Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Buford Smith and a son, James Colin Smith.
Survivors include his mother, Patricia Smith of Kissimmee; one daughter, Celeste Smith of Jacksonville; one grandson, Jacobi James Smith of Jacksonville; and one brother, Stephen Smith of Kissimmee.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Jacobi James Smith College Fund c/o Regions Bank/Celeste Smith.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, is in charge of all arrangements.
Anne Long Davidson
June 12, 2014
Mrs. Anne Long Davidson, 47, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Mobile.
Mrs. Davidson was a native of Decatur, Alabama, former resident of Bay Minette and was a resident of Grand Bay.
Her father, Harold Bracken; daughter, Kristy Windsor and brother, Charles Bracken, precede her in death.
She is survived by her mother, Ann Bracken of Bay Minette; husband of 4 ½ years, Lee Davidson of Grand Bay; two sons, Richard Long, Jr. of Theodore and David (Britney) Long of Theodore; two brothers, Michael (Traci) Bracken of Bay Minette and Timothy (Madeline) Bracken of Columbia, SC; four sisters, Virginia (Bobby) Lee of Bay Minette, Frankie “Nina” (Rodger) McDuffie of Bay Minette, Amy (Clayton) Huggins of Wilcox, and Omaree “Marie” (Jason) Graham of Bay Minette; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Full Power Holiness Church with Rev. Ed McMillan and Rev. Joe Welch officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Minette Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Full Power Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Adam James, Joseph Hilburn, Bill Long, Chris Long and Lee Cooley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Missing Endangered Adult From Walnut Hill Located
June 11, 2014
A missing endangered adult from Walnut Hill was located early Wednesday morning.
Arver Moorer, 81 was reported missing after he was last seen about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of West Florida Hospital on Davis Highway in Pensacola. Moorer was safely located about 1:15 a.m., shortly after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release that he was missing.
Murder Trial Delayed For Molino Mom Claiming Self Defense
June 11, 2014
A Molino woman that claimed she shot her husband in self defense appeared in court Tuesday for a hearing.
The second degree murder trial of 44-year old Rebecca A. Rogers was set to begin in about two weeks, but Tuesday Circuit Judge Linda Nobles delayed jury selection to begin in mid-August.
Rogers has entered a not guilty plea to the charges against her. She remains free on a $300,000 bond posted in late September.
She allegedly shot her husband, 42-year old Jason Lee Rogers, in the head last August at the couple’s home in the in the 3400 block of Highway 29 near Mathison Road. He died about two days later.
The shooting was domestic violence related, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Rebecca Rogers called 911 to say that her husband choked her and she shot him, according to an arrest report. Deputies arrived to find Rebecca Rogers standing outside the home. They found Jason Rogers lying unconscious in the back bedroom of the home on his stomach with what appeared to be a gunshot to his head. According to the report, he also suffered two other gunshot wounds to the back.
The couple had four daughters together.
Man With DUI History Charged With Two DUI’s For Recent Wrecks
June 11, 2014
A Cantonment man with a history of DUI convictions was arrested this week for two DUI traffic crashes on Beulah Road back in April.
Victor Keen Gallaher, age 60 of Pace Parkway, was charged with two felony counts of DUI fourth or subsequent offense, two counts of DUI property damage, one count of refusing to submit to a DUI test, one count of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and two counts of careless driving.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Gallaher first struck a Mazda Miata on Beulah Road at Frank Reeder Road on April 24. The driver of the Miata was allegedly rear-ended by Gallaher before he fled the scene in his white Chevrolet S10 pickup.
A few miles away, witnesses told troopers that Gallaher was traveling about 80 mph when he lost control, ran off Beulah Road and wrapped his pickup truck around a utility pole.
Gallaher was airlifted to Baptist Hospital, where, according to a trooper, he refused a blood alcohol test.
According to the FHP, Gallaher’s license was revoked at the time of the crashes for three prior DUI convictions in 1996, 2004 and 2006, and he has prior charges of refusing to submit to a DUI test and driving while license suspended.
At the time of his arrest on the outstanding traffic warrants this week in Cantonment, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reported finding Gallaher in possession of 16 Alprazolam (trade name Xanax) in his back pocket. He told deputies, according to an arrest report, that he did not have a prescription for the pills.
Gallaher was charged with one felony count of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Escambia Middle, High School Report Cards Delayed
June 11, 2014
Middle and high school reports cards in Escambia County have been delayed. According to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, the report cards won’t be mailed until the school district receives End of Course (EOC) grades in select subjects back from the state.
Finals grades can’t be calculated in classes with EOC exams — such as algebra, biology, geometry and U.S. history — until the standard tests scores are back from the state.
In the meantime, parents can check their student’s grades in other courses (and the EOC courses minus the exam grade) at the district’s parent portal. Click here to access.
Boy Run Over By Tractor
June 11, 2014
A boy is recovering today after being run over by a tractor Tuesday afternoon in Gonzalez.
The 11-year old was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital as a “trauma alert” following the accident in the 1800 block of Pauline Street, just north of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
Further details have not been released in the accident, which occurred about 12:20 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
More Rain Forecast
June 11, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tonight Mostly cloudy in the evening becoming partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Thursday Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Friday Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Saturday Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Saturday Night Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tubas For Tate: Eat Out Tonight, Help The Tate Band
June 11, 2014
Tonight is the Tate High School Showband of the South’s Spirit Night at Logan’s Roadhouse on Bayou Boulevard.
With a ticket (click to print), Logan’s will donate up to 20 percent of pre-tax sales to the band from 4 p.m. until close. The funds will be used to purchase new tubas for the band.
The event will also take place next Wednesday, June 18 from 4 p.m. to close.
Tate supporters must have a ticket for the donation to occur….click here to print the ticket.