District 5 Commissioner Barry Town Hall Tonight In Walnut Hill
September 15, 2014
District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a joint town hall meeting and Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the Walnut Hill (Ruritan) Community Center at 7850 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle On Highway 29
September 15, 2014
A pedestrian was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 29 north of 10 Mile Road just after 11:00 Sunday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 20-year old Hailey Moriah Lambeth of Flomaton, AL, was traveling north in the inside lane of Highway 29 in a 2011 Honda Accord when she struck the pedestrian, identified as 20-year old Cleotis Walton of Cantonment. Lambeth was not able to avoid colliding with the Walton, striking him with the right front of her vehicle, the FHP said in written release.
Walton was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in critical condition. Lambeth was not injured.
No charges were filed.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
Century Votes Tonight On Approval Of New Budget, Tax Rate
September 15, 2014
The Town of Century will vote tonight on final approval of a $5.1 million budget for the upcoming 2014-2015 fiscal year.
A public hearing and vote will take place at 7 p.m. on the $5,107,641.34 budget, and a proposed millage tax rate of .08707, which is equal to and does not exceed the rolled-back rate.
The public is invited to attend.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Rain Chances Continue
September 15, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Friday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Saturday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Sunday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Cobb Graduates From Basic Military Training
September 15, 2014
Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery N. Cobb graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Cobb earned distinction as an honor graduate.
Cobb is the daughter of Timothy and Kathy Cobb of Pensacola She earned a diploma in 2010 from Tate High School in Cantonment and a bachelor’s degree in 2014 from Auburn University.
Northview Schedules Homecoming Parade; Entries Accepted Now
September 15, 2014
The sixth annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade has been scheduled for Friday, October 3.
The parade will line up at noon and travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by Tuesday, September 30.
Contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 for more information.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 3 against the Jay Royals.
Pictured: The 2013 Northview High School Homecoming Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
All West Florida Libraries To Close A Couple Of Days Next Week
September 15, 2014
All West Florida Public Library System locations will be closed to the public on next Monday and Tuesday, September 22-23. During this time the libraries will undergo a new software migration featuring expanded services to better serve the community. All library staff will receive training on these days.
While the libraries will be closed, patrons will be able to view the library system’s website, MyWFPL.com and online databases accessible through the library system.
Tammy Teresa Turk McCann
September 15, 2014
Mrs. Tammy Teresa Turk McCann, 50, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, in Birmingham.
Mrs. McCann was a native of Flomaton and a resident of Bratt for the past 30 years. She was a school bus driver for the Escambia County (FL) School District for the past 15 years; she was a Sunday school and youth leader at church. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Her father, Clint Turk and grandson, Logan Hawthorne precede her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Turk of Pollard, AL; Husband, Robert McCann of Bratt; four daughters, Jennifer (Tony) Zisa of Bratt, Kimberly (Chance) Hawthorne of Flomaton, Leslie (Clifton Furney) McCann of Canoe, AL, and Megan (Adden Swenson) McCann of Pensacola; two sisters, Debra (Tony) Simmons of Panama City and Chasity (Mike) Pettis of Brewton; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Rev. Kevin Stott officiating.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, September 15, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chance Hawthorne, Tony Zisa, Clifton Furney, Adden Swenson, Keith McCann and Skylar Macks.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hanks and Nathan Simmons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Reimagine Century Breathes New Life Into A Community In Need
September 14, 2014
Reimagine Century’s goal was to breathe new life into Century, where the faithful reached out to touch the hearts and lives of area residents in need.
That goal appeared to have been reached both spiritually and literally Saturday as a young woman gave birth in an ambulance at Century’s Showalter Park during the event. (We are told mom and baby are doing fine.)
For hundreds and hundreds more in need, the event brought new life and new hope with a caring word, a quick prayer and uplifting music, along with clothing, food, medical screenings, diapers, laundry detergent and even lunch….everything absolutely free.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Saturday’s Reimagine event was supported by a $25,000 grant from State Farm Neighborhood Assist program. A similar event — Reimagine Brownsville — is planned for Saturday, October 25.
Reimagine Century was sponsored in part by numerous organizations, including NorthEscambia.com, Abundant Life Church, Aids Healthcare Foundation, At the Table Ministries, Bagdad Assembly of God, Bay Area Food Bank, Bethany Christian Services, BRACE, Century Chamber of Commerce, Century Correctional Center, Century First Baptist Church, Covenant Hospice of Milton, CrossFaith Church Molino, Crown Church, Escambia County Early Learning Coalition, Escambia County Head Start, Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Energion Publishing Company, Escambia County School District, Escambia County Sheriffs Department, Flomaton First Baptist Church, Froman Fun Inflatables, George Stone Career Bus, Harvest Christian Center/Cantonment, HIS Horse Team, Ministry Village at Olive Baptist Church, Mission Fishin’ Ministry, NAACP Youth Council, New Beginnings Worship Center of Brewton, Northview High School NJROTC, Pensacola House of Prayer, Pensacola Teen Challenge, Salvation Army, Shannon Productions, Soundscapes Sound Company, Step-Up for Students, Tabernacle Baptist Church, The Extra Mile Ministry, Tom Thumb Stores, Transformation Church, Truth for Youth and United Bank.
Greater Escambia Relay For Life Kickoff Event Set For Tuesday
September 14, 2014
Team captains, survivors and community members are invited to attend the 2015 Kickoff of Relay for Life of Greater Escambia. The event will be held at Heritage Baptist Church on Highway 297A at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The 2015 Relay for Life of Greater Escambia will be at Tate High School on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
“We look forward to seeing a huge community turn out for the meeting,” said Pat Clements, event chair.
Pictured: The 2014 Greater Escambia Relay for Life at Tate High School’s Pete Gindl Stadium. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
