Marvin Wesley Hayles, Jr.
August 5, 2014
Mr. Marvin Wesley Hayles, Jr., 59, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Hayles was a native of Atmore, former resident of Uriah (where he spent most of his life) and former resident of Bay Minette. He had resided in Atmore for the past year. His parents, Marvin and Myrtle Hayles, Sr.; one brother, Lee R. Hayles; and one sister, Mary Ann Moye precede him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Marlowe Hayles of Birmingham; one brother, Henry (Donna) Hayles of Birmingham; and two sisters, Jean (Marion) Trawick and Pat (Barney) Singleton all of Atmore, AL.
Graveside services will be Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Uriah Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Webber officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
911, Phone And Internet Outage Repaired
August 4, 2014
Phone and internet service has been restored for thousands of Frontier Communications customers in the Walnut Hill, Bratt, Davisville and Molino areas.
The afternoon outage left phone customers in the in the 327 exchange — including Walnut Hill, Bratt and Davisville — are unable to call 911. Other Frontier customers in the 327 and 587 exchanges lost the ability to call Pensacola, their dial tone altogether and/or their high speed internet services.
The outages were the result of a private contractor cutting a fiber optic cable at the Ernest Ward Middle School construction site in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Technicians work to repair a cut fiber optic cable at on Highway 99-A at Ernest Ward Middle School Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NorthEscambia.com Phone Service Outage
August 4, 2014
This is an archived story. The outage has been repaired.
Due to the cut fiber cable in Walnut Hill, our 327 number at NorthEscambia.com is out of service. Call William’s cell phone if you have the number, or send an email (news@northescambia.com) or a Facebook message. For more info on the fiber cut, click here.
Tonight’s Century Council Meeting Canceled
August 4, 2014
Tonight’s regular meeting of the Century Town Council has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum, according to Town Clerk Leslie Gonzalez.
The council will meet next on their regularly schedule date of August 18 at 7 p.m.
Bertha No Problem For Gulf Coast
August 4, 2014
Tropical Storm Bertha poses no immediate threat to land as it passes along the U.S. East Coast. Bertha will have no impact on the North Escambia area’s weather.
The latest details, forecast path and computer models are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge.
New Walmart Offers VIP Sneak Peek (With Gallery)
August 4, 2014
The new Atmore Walmart held a “VIP” open house Sunday night to give local community leaders and employee families a sneak peak at the new 70,000 square foot store that opens this Wednesday.
The event included welcoming speeches from Walmart store manager Joe Ferguson and regional representatives, traditional dance performances by the Poarch Creek Indians, refreshments and a store tour.
The new Atmore Walmart will open after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 Wednesday morning. The store, which employees about 100 people, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Pictured top: A Poarch Creek Indian dancer performs Sunday night during a VIP event at the new Atmore Walmart which opens Wednesday. Pictured inset: Manager Joe Ferguson welcomes guests. Pictured below: Cash registers were empty and shelves were awaiting fresh bakery and produce items Sunday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Health Officials Warn About Potential Bacteria In Local Coastal Waters
August 4, 2014
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is urging residents and visitors to limit exposure to Vibrio vulnificus. Occurring naturally in warm coastal waters, particularly during summer months, Vibrio vulnificus has the potential to cause serious illness.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bactrium that normally lives in warm, brackish seawater. Since it is naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds, cuts or scratches can be exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through direct contact with seawater or estuarine water. Also, Vibrio vulnificus can cause disease in those who eat raw or undercooked oysters and shellfish.
Healthy individuals typically develop a mild disease; however, Vibrio vulnificus infections can be a serious concern for people who have weakened immune systems.
- Symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus can include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
- Wound infection can lead to skin breakdown and blistering.
- In persons who have weakened immune systems, particularly those with chronic liver disease, Vibrio vulnificus can invade the bloodstream, causing a severe, life-threatening illness with other symptoms like fever, chills, decreased blood pressure (septic shock) and blistering skin lesions.
Individuals experiencing these symptoms should contact a physician immediately for diagnosis and treatment. Individuals with wound infections should also seek care promptly.
“It is important for people to be vigilant of these symptoms and seek immediate medical care,” said Dr. John Lanza, director ofhe Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. “Residents and visitors should also avoid consuming raw and undercooked shellfish as well as foods that have come into contact with raw seafood.”
To stay healthy and safe, people should thoroughly cook oysters and other shellfish, either by frying, stewing, or roasting to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses in the meat. And individuals should also avoid exposing open wounds, cuts, or scratches to seawater or estuarine water.
Century Man Jailed For Battery — Again
August 4, 2014
Released from jail for committing battery against his wife, a Century man is behind bars for allegedly committing battery against her again.
Jedd Turner Grimes was charged battery and larceny and is being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,000.
He allegedly broke into his estranged wife’s home on Dawson Road south of Century, promised to change and stayed there for about two weeks before she told him to leave for using drugs and using her car. He returned to the home, and the pair got into an argument over turning off an air conditioner, a report states.
He allegedly pushed the woman into a wall, floor and bed, causing bruising to her limbs and back, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. He was also accused of stealing her cell phone and keys.
Infant Austin Wayne Lavon Munro
August 4, 2014
Infant Austin Wayne Lavon Munro, born October 28, 2013, died on August 3, 2014, in Georgia.
Austin Wayne Lavon Munro was a native of Pensacola and lifelong resident of Waverly Hall, GA. His great-grandfather Wayne Forbus and cousins Alana Blanca Burgess, Micah Forbus and Cazzie Forbus precede him in death.
Survivors include his parents Chris and Amber Munro of Waverly Hall, GA; grandparents, Greg and Suzy Odom of Jay, Shelia Haden of Waverly Hall, GA, Therese Ellis of Jay and David Munro of Charlotte, NC, great-grandparents, Roy and Agnes Odom of Flomaton and Janice Forbus of Montgomery, godmother Rebecca Osbon and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earle Greene and Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014, from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Greg Odom and Josh Burgess.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
BOCC Committee Of The Whole Workshop Rescheduled
August 4, 2014
The regularly scheduled August 14 Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole Workshop has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 12.
The Committee of the Whole Workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and will take place in the Board Chambers, first floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola.