Escambia Students Get The Day Out Of School
October 12, 2015
Student s in the Escambia County (FL) School District have the day off — today is a non-student, teacher plan day in the district.
Students will return to school at their regular time on Tuesday.
The day out of school will be Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Students will also be out of school November 25-27 for Fall/Thanksgiving break.
Mostly Clear, 61 Tonight
October 12, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
One Injured In Hwy 29 Rear End Wreck
October 12, 2015
At least one person was injured in a two vehicle rear-end type crash shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday on Highway 29 near Kingsfield Road. The person’s injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol as they continue their investigation. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Local High School Bands Shine At Marching Performance Assessments
October 12, 2015
District 1 High School Marching MPA performances were held Saturday at Tate High School.
Several bands, including the Royal Pride Band from Jay High and the Showband of the South from Tate, earned straight superiors.
For more photos of the Tate, Northview and Jay bands, click here.
Results are below (G=Good, E=Excellent, S=Superior):
Pictured top: The Tate High School Showband of the South earned straight superiors Saturday. Pictured below: The Jay High band also earned straight superiors. Pictured bottom: The Northview Tribal Beat Band performs. Photos by Gary Amerson and Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Applications Being Accepted For Free Professional Firefighter Training Program
October 12, 2015
CareerSource Escarosa has partnered with the City of Pensacola, Escambia County Fire-Rescue and Midway Fire Academy to provide training opportunities to individuals interested in training for a new career as a professional firefighter.
Eligible candidates may qualify for no-cost training through CareerSource Escarosa’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program. Eligibility is determined by household income and dislocation status.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E)
- Must be free from use of all tobacco products for one year prior to application
- Applicants must be willing to attend six month training program at the Midway Fire Academy (located in Gulf Breeze) to receive State of Florida Firefighter Certification.
- Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check and drug test, fingerprinting, medical exam and physical ability test.
For complete position details and eligibility requirements, visit employflorida.com and search job order # 10075446, or call (850) 607-8721 to speak with a WIOA Career Advisor.
Learn more about CareerSource Escarosa’s WIOA Program including; eligibility requirements, list of approved programs and providers, orientation dates and application procedures online at careersourceescarosa.com/programs/firefighters
Camp Fire Kids Hold Trike-A-Thon For Children’s Hospital
October 12, 2015
The children at Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center recently held their seventh annual Trike-A-Thon in support of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital last week. The children not only raised money for St. Jude; they also learned about trike safety and the importance of helping others.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Carolyn Hall Conn
October 12, 2015
Carolyn Hall Conn passed away at home on Friday, October 9, 2015, at the age of 88. A native of Canoe, Carolyn was born July 15, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Lucile Watson Hall and Andrew Arthur Hall. She graduated from the University of Alabama and taught elementary school in Escambia County in both Alabama and Florida for many years. Mrs. Conn was a lifelong member of the Canoe and Atmore Church of Christ. She belonged to the Canoe Civic Club and the Canoe Study Club.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Emmett Conn, Jr.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur James Hall (Sarah), nieces and nephews, Susan L. Hall of Atmore, Arthur James Hall, Jr. (Ann) of Pensacola, Dr. Carolyn Hall Ringhoffer (Joseph) and Celia Vickery Lewis (Mack), all of Mobile, Emily Hall Vickery of Pensacola, William W. Vickery (Jackie) of Cleveland, GA, Nancy Vickery Clark (Thomas) of Nashville, TN, Samuel B. Love (Kay) and John Hall Love of Summerfield, FL, as well as other numerous great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
A graveside service will follow at the Hall Family Cemetery in Canoe.
Pallbearers will be Leon S. Crawford, Arthur James Hall, Jr., John Hall Love, Samuel Bannister Love, Joseph Edward Ringhoffer and William W. Vickery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Escambia Academy Library, 268 Cowpen Creek Rd., Atmore, AL 36502.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Brett Michael Creighton
October 12, 2015
Brett Michael Creighton “Brettman”, 22 of Cantonment, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015.
Brett was a graduate of Tate High School, Class of 2011 and attended ITT Technical Institute pursuing his Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Brett lived life to the fullest and always with a smile on his face. Brett was happiest outdoors wearing his camo, strolling around in his tricked out wheelchair listening to his country music, fishing, hunting, shooting guns, cheering on his Florida State Seminoles, watching his Super Hero movies and always charming the ladies, but above all, looked up to his big “Bubba”. His charismatic personality was so magnetic to everyone whom had the pleasure and was blessed to know him. Brett enjoyed being quite the jokester, always bringing laughter into every room he was in. Brett has touched so many lives and has been such an inspiration to all. Although, your wings were ready, our hearts were not and may your legacy live on. Fly high Brettman, until we meet again. We love you!
Brett is preceded in death by his grandad, Robert B. Creighton, Jr; great-grandparents, Connie and Mary Stinson “Papa & Granny”; and great-grandparents, Joe and Ola Mae Diaz “Papa Diaz and Granny”.
He is survived by his loving mother, Angela Creighton; father, Christopher R. Creighton; brother, Christopher L. Creighton; grandparents, Carl and JoAnn Stinson “PaPa and NaNa”; grandparents, Allen and Debbie Lee “Pops and NaNa”; grandmother, Rose Creighton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; nurses through Maxim Home Healthcare and many, many friends whom he cherished deeply.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend James Blackmon officiating.
Interment will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pensacola.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Rosignol, Gavin Sticken, Tracy King, Hunter Lee, Richard Giannotti, Matthew Coffey, Ryan Hooper, and John “Rilo” Allen.
Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Stinson, Travis King and Justin King. We the family, want to give a special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapist of Sacred Heart Hospital, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Sacred Heart Hospital, Nemours Clinic of Sacred Heart Hospital, The Wolfe Center, and Mark Elder, M.D., and staff for providing Brett with all of your exceptional care throughout his life.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Rodney Lane Lord
October 12, 2015
Dr. Rodney Lane Lord, 45, died Friday, October 9, 2015.
Dr. Lord was born February 15, 1970, to Barbara Jestings and Johnny Lord.
Dr. Lord began his career in education in Flomaton as a teacher. Dr. Lord moved to Monroe County as a teacher and coach. Dr. Lord later became an assistant principal before later becoming principal of Monroe County Middle School. Dr. Lord then moved to Alabama Southern Community College and was Director of Human Resources while also completing courses at The University of Alabama where he received his Doctorate Degree. ROLL TIDE!
Dr. Lord is survived by his mother, Barbara Jestings; father, Johnny (Glenda) Lord, his moms, Nina Puckett and Teresa Smith; two sisters, Tammy (Parnell) Blackwell and Lori (Dean) Mims; three brothers, Danny Lord, Vince (Vicki) Lord, Stan (Stephanie) Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the American Cancer Society/Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge, 2609 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Sunday, Jamie Boutwell, Phillip Boutwell, Scott Boutwell, Anthony Boutwell, Keilan Lord, Jeffery Cozgrove and Ken Knowles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
No Injuries When Driver Overturns Near Bridge
October 11, 2015
There were no serious injuries when a driver lost control and overturned his pickup truck in the Bay Springs community Saturday afternoon.
The driver apparently lost control of his Chevrolet Z71 on Highway 97A, about a mile west of South Highway 99, at the Boggy Creek Bridge. His vehicle left the roadway, crossed back over both travel lanes and overturned.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the accident.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.