Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
September 25, 2015
Here’s a look at tonight’s high school football schedules across the area.
FLORIDA
Vancleave, MS at Northview 7 p.m.
Graceville at Jay 7 p.m.
Niceville at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
Milton at Pine Forest, 7 p.m.
Escambia at Columbia, 7:30 p.m.
Bay at Washington, 7 p.m.
West Florida at Gulf Breeze, 7:30 p.m.
Catholic at PHS, 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
Escambia County (Atmore) at T.R. Miller
Calhoun at W.S. Neal
Hooper Academy at Escambia Academy
OPEN: Flomaton
Pictured: The football field painted at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt as the Chiefs are ready to host Vancleave, MS, tonight. The field artwork is by Wayne Holland. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
PCA Tops Northview (With Photo Gallery)
September 25, 2015
Pensacola Christian Academy defeated the Northview Chiefs in high school volleyball Thursday evening.
In varsity action, PCA defeated Northview in four sets, 26-24, 25-16, 25-15, 25-17. In JV play, PCA defeated Northview 25-21, 25-20.
The varsity Chiefs will take part in the Tate Varsity tournament on Saturday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Escambia Neighborhood Cleanups Remove Over 125 Tons Of Debris
September 25, 2015
Escambia County collected and disposed of over 125 tons of debris during this year’s neighborhood cleanup program.
The initiative involved an aggressive clean-up effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers working hard to pick up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture, paint, old batteries and tires.
The county’s neighborhood cleanup program was hosted by the Community Redevelopment Agency, Escambia County Safe Neighborhoods Program and Escambia County Waste Services. Local partners for this year’s efforts included tge City of Pensacola Sanitation Services, Escambia County Environmental Code Enforcement and Keep Pensacola Beautiful.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Elouise Bryan Howell
September 25, 2015
Mrs. Elouise Bryan Howell, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in Jay.
Mrs. Howell was a native of Poplar Dell and a resident of Century most of her life. Mrs. Howell was a member of Century Chapter OES #188 and the Flomaton First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Howell; grandson, James Marvin Howell, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Dianne Howell; brother, Preston Bryan; and parents, Clarence and Mamie Bryan.
Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, James “Jimmy” Howell, Edward (Myrna) Howell and Robert “Bob” (Dian) Howell, all of Jay; two brothers, W.A. (Margaret) Bryan of Century and Kenneth (Marie) Bryan of Molino; one sister-in-law, Pansy Bryan of Century; two sisters, Jeanette Hurst of Pensacola and Juanita Hubacker of Lillian; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Terry Bryan, Dan Godwin, Kenny Bryan, Preston Bryan, Jr., Sammy Lowery and David Howell.
Honorary pallbearers were Dewey Bondurant, Jerome Upton, Jack Carden and Russell Lowery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Donell A. Smith
September 25, 2015
Donell A. Smith, 51, of Cantonment, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Joey.
Donell is survived by his mother and father, J.V. and Ethel Smith; his wife, Selena; his sons, Ryan, Riley and Ricky; three sisters, Sharon Thompson (Reggie), Karen Carper (Reggie) and Marian Shaw (John); one brother, Johnell Smith; several nieces and nephews; and a great-niece and great-nephew, all of which he knew could do “no wrong”.
Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Alan Thompson officiating.
Burial was in Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Roll Tide!!!
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Ernestine Roley Harris
September 25, 2015
Mrs. Ernestine Roley Harris, 85, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Harris was a native of Bratt and a resident of Bay Minette, most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Harris Sr.; and two sons, George (Sonny) Harris and Joe Harris.
Survivors include her two granddaughters, Ashley (Mike) Sharp of Bay Minette and Mary Katherine Harris of Jacksonville; one grandson, Blake (Courtney) Harris of Atmore; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Boothe of Bay Minette; one brother, James (JoAnn) Roley of Atmore; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Godwin Cemetery with Mr. Michael Roley officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
State Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning Vehicle Fire Near Bratt
September 24, 2015
An early Thursday morning vehicle fire near Bratt is under investigation.
A passerby reported a pickup truck on fire alongside Pine Barren Road just south of Highway 168 about 12:40 a.m. When the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue arrived, they found the Toyota Tacoma pickup destroyed and that the fire had mostly burned itself out.
The owner of the pickup arrived on the scene and told firefighters that he had run out of gas about an hour before the fire was reported. He said he had called his wife and driven to Flomaton to purchase gas, only to return and find the truck burned out.
The fire is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
There were no injuries reported.
Pictured: The remains of a Toyota Tacoma pickup smolder alongside Pine Barren Road in Bratt just before 1 a.m. Thursday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Home And Barn Burglarized; Stolen Truck Recovered
September 24, 2015
Authorities are searching for clues in two burglaries at a Walnut Hill home in which tens of thousands of dollars of items were taken.
Within the past two weeks, someone broke into a metal barn at a home on Kansas Road and stole a Kubota ZTR mower, all of the resident’s tools and fishing gear. The home was burglarized Tuesday, with several guns, ammo, a 24-inch TV and a banjo stolen, according to the resident. His 2007 Toyota Tacoma was also stolen.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recovered the Tacoma Wednesday morning, abandoned in a remote area off Kansas Road, not far from where it was stolen.
Anyone with information on the burglaries is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Pictured top: This stolen Toyota Tacoma was recovered in a remote area off Kansas Road in Walnut Hill Wednesday morning. Pictured; A Kubota ZTR mower that was stolen from Kansas Road. Pictured below: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a crime scene unit process the truck after it was pulled back to Kansas Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
SlightChance of Rain Tonight
September 24, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Escambia Jail Inmate Dies
September 24, 2015
A 29-year-old male died from an apparent suicide at the Escambia County Main Jail on Wednesday, according to Escambia County officials.
Jail personnel found the inmate unresponsive in his cell and immediately began emergency medical procedures. The inmate was being held after being charged with two counts of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill, battery and withholding support/non support of children or spouse.
The case is currently under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Escambia County Corrections personnel are conducting a review of the incident.
According to jail records, the inmate was homeless prior to his arrest on August 7.