Tate’s Showband Performing In Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade (With Video Link, Photos)
November 27, 2014
For an update to this story, click here.
The Tate High School Showband of the South arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday night and held a wet parade practice on Wednesday morning. They will perform in the 2014 Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning.
The parade cannot be seen on any Mobile/Pensacola television stations, but can be viewed on Philadelphia television station WPVI TV’s live stream at the following link: http://6abc.com/live
The parade will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cantonment time, and the Tate High School Showband will be very near the beginning of the parade and broadcast.
Following the parade, the Showband members will spend time in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Pictured: A wet parade practice Wednesday for the Tate High Showband of the South in Philadelphia. NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Offered Thursday In Century
November 27, 2014
Rivertown Church from Columbus, GA, will join two local churches to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday in Century.
Rivertown will provide the pork loin and dressing, community members will provide the side dishes and dessert will be provide by Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century and the First Baptist Church of Flomaton. The free Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon until 2p.m. at the Abundant Life Assembly, 8040 North Century Boulevard. Anyone is welcome.
For the past couple of years, Rivertown Church has worked on improvements and upkeep during the summer at the Carver Community Center as a church outreach project. This will be the second year Rivertown has provided a Thanksgiving dinner in Century.
Pictured: Young Century residents attend a free Thanksgiving lunch last year provided by Rivertown Church of Columbus, GA.
Jerry Johnson
November 27, 2014
Mr. Jerry Johnson, age 71 of Flomaton, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2014, at his home.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Flomaton and a lifetime resident where he worked as a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Osaka Freewill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Johnson and sister, Pearl McCurdy.
He is survived by his mother, Elma Dole Johnson of Flomaton; his wife of 50 years, Jeanette Johnson of Flomaton; son, Michael (Teresa) Johnson of McDavid; daughter, Angie (Steve) Turner of Byrneville; brothers, Wilson Johnson, Charles Johnson and Ronnie Johnson, all of Pineview, AL and Donnie Johnson of Flomaton; sisters, Bettie Armstrong of Pea Ridge and Cat Reid of Byrneville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 1 p.m. with Bro. Jim Johnson and Bro. Paul Armstrong officiating.
Pallbearers will be Travis Johnson, Bart Johnson, Keith Reid, Steven Johnson, Cory Johnson, Jeff Nowling and Dwayne McCurdy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Findley, Sam Kelly, Lamond Reeves, Larry White, Charles Northcut and Dan Walton.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Missing Pensacola Man Found Deceased Near Brewton
November 26, 2014
A missing Pensacola man last seen early Sunday morning has been found deceased near Brewton, AL, as the apparent result of a traffic accident.
Authorities said 39-year old Daniel Eric Doelker was found deceased Wednesday morning along with his vehicle in a deep ditch along Highway 31 near Creamer Dozier Service on Highway 31.
Earlier story:
The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person, 39-year old Daniel Eric Doelker. He was described as being about 5-feet, 10-inches tall.
Doelker was last seen in the Brewton area November 23 around 1 am. Doelker should be driving a 2004 Toyota Tundra extended cab truck with Florida tag number G699FL.
He is a member of a hunting club off of Mancil Rock Road outside of East Brewton near Highway 29. He had been at the hunting camp over the weekend. Authorities and family members spent most of Tuesday searching for Doelker and his vehicile, including an aerial search. The search was concentrated around the hunting camp, which is an extremely remote area near the Conecuh National Forest, and on the roadways around the camp.
At this point, Escambia County (AL) Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said the incident is being treated as if foul play “might” be involved, only because his department works all missing persons cases in that manner until foul play is ruled out.
Anyone who has information or comes in contact with Doelker should notify Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Alabama at (251) 809-2154 or your local law enforcement agency.
Pictured top: The body of a Pensacola man was found in a ditch alongside Highway 31 near Brewton, AL, Thursday morning. Photo by Anthony Pura, WEAR 3, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Suspect Jailed In Robbery Of Highway 97 Gas Station, Lillian Pharmacy
November 26, 2014
A suspect in the armed robbery of a North Escambia convenience store and a pharmacy in Lillian, AL, is now behind bars in north Mississippi.
William “Jake” McMillan, age 27, was jailed after allegedly committing an armed robbery in Choctaw County, MS. He was arrested after a high speed chase into Montgomery County, MS, and transferred back to the Choctaw County Jail where is being held without bond.
A warrant for McMillan’s arrest was issued last week in Baldwin County, AL, after he was identified on surveillance video as the suspect who robbed the Lillian Pharmacy at gunpoint, making his getaway with about 1,700 hydrocodone pills. A short time before the robbery, he allegedly took an undisclosed amount of cash from a register and safe from his workplace, the Las Vegas Discount Golf & Tennis at Tanger Outlets in Foley.
McMillan has also been named as the suspect in the Friday night armed robbery of the Davisville BP on Highway 97 in Escambia County, FL. He allegedly entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded cash before fleeing in a vehicle. The clerk was uninjured.
Authorities in Mississippi reportedly reviewed the surveillance video from the Davisville BP published on NorthEscambia.com and discovered McMillan appeared to have the same jacket and clothing in his possession at the time of the Mississippi armed robbery.
Once charges are resolved in Mississippi, McMillan is expected to be extradited back to Baldwin County before facing any charged in Escambia County, FL.
Pictured inset: The suspect in a Friday night robbery. Pictured below: The BP station on Highway 97 in Davisville minutes after a Friday night robbery. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Town of Century Employees Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26, 2014
Employees, family and friends of the Town of Century enjoyed a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday afternoon. The group enjoyed grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with sides and desserts. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bill Would Allow Online Florida Lottery Sales
November 26, 2014
Florida lottery players could buy tickets with the click of a mouse instead of having to stop by the corner store, under a proposal filed by Sen. Gwen Margolis, D-Miami.
The proposal filed for the 2015 legislative session, would allow the Florida Lottery to create a program in which people ages 18 and older could buy lottery tickets online. Currently, the lottery sells tickets through more than 13,000 retailers but does not sell tickets online or by mail or fax, according to the agency’s website.
by The News Service of Florida
Robert B. Clayton
November 26, 2014
Robert B. Clayton, 88, of Molino, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 23, 2014, with his family by his side.
Bobby served as a Seabee in WWII and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alec and Emma Clayton; and two sisters, Edyth (Bob) Goudeau and Agnes (Carlos) Sperandeo.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Cheryl Gremillion and Tara (Jeff) Turnipseed; five grandchildren, Kelly (Tim) Connell, Clayton Gremillion, Grant Gremillion, Kate Turnipseed (Sean) White and Jett Turnipseed; and great-grandson, Mac Walker.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at St. Judes Thaddeus Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Koyickal, officiating.
Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with a rosary starting at 7 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Northview’s Lathan Signs Softball Letter With Kentucky’s Union College
November 26, 2014
Northview High School senior Angel Lathan signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play softball for the Bulldogs of Union College in Kentucky. The college is a member of the NAIA and competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in softball. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Farm-City Thanksgiving Meals Distributed To 600 Families
November 26, 2014
As part of Farm-City week, 600 families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties received full Thanksgiving meals Tuesday — much of it locally grown — thanks to the efforts of local farms, food banks and hundreds of FFA and 4-H students. Students from Tate High School’s FFA chapter and local 4-H clubs helped with the Escambia County distribution at the Waterfront Rescue Mission.
The 400 pre-qualified families in Santa Rosa County and 200 in Escambia County received turkeys, collard and turnip greens, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, canned goods and desserts. The sweet potatoes were donated by local farmers and sorted by FFA students from a half dozen schools, and students also picked the collards and turnips from field Monday at the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences West Florida Research and Education Center.
Representatives from the Santa Rosa and Escambia Extension Services were at the distribution sites providing recipe cards and cooking advice.
Farm to City Week is a national effort with the goal to bring about a better understanding between rural and urban people by increasing their knowledge and appreciation for agriculture.
The locally grown produce was harvested at the University of Florida, West Florida Research and Education Center by participating Ag students from Jay High School, Central High School, Milton High School, Northview High School, Tate High School, Ernest Ward Middle School and King Middle School. [Read more about Monday's activities here....]
Pictures: Students ready for Farm-City Week food distribution Wednesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
