One Injured In Cantonment Pickup Truck Crash
August 3, 2017
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash late Wednesday night in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 11:15 p.m. on Muscogee Road near Andalusia Road. The driver of a pickup apparently lost control, ran off the road and struck a tree. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to a Pensacola hospital.
Further details were not released as the Florida Highway Patrol completes their investigation. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the wreck.
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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Win 7-0 Over The Birmingham Barons
August 3, 2017
With Pensacola clinging to a 2-0 lead in the sixth inning, Blue Wahoos third baseman Nick Senzel scored and then singled in two more runs in the seventh inning.
Behind Senzel’s hot hitting and baserunning and Jose Lopez’s six scoreless innings, Pensacola downed the Birmingham Barons, 7-0, Wednesday at Regions Field. The five-game series is tied, 2-2, with the final and deciding game scheduled at 7:05 p.m. Thursday.
Senzel showed why MLBPipeline.com ranked the Cincinnati Reds first round draft pick in 2016 the No. 11 prospect in the minor leagues in its updated midseason report, jumping up 15 spots from No. 26 in its preseason Top 100 list.
In the sixth inning, the 22-year-old lead off with a single to right field and moved to second on a single by first baseman Gavin LaValley. Senzel then tagged up on a fly ball to center field by left fielder Josh VanMeter. With two outs, he hustled home to make it a, 3-0, game when Birmingham reliever Alfredo Gonzalez made a throwing error on a pickoff attempt.
In the seventh inning, Birmingham intentionally walked Gabriel Guerrero to load the bases with one out. Senzel made the Barons pay by smacking a line drive to right field that scored both catcher Joe Hudson and shortstop Blake Trahan to put Pensacola ahead, 5-0. With runners on first and third, Senzel took off for second and Birmingham second baseman Danny Mendick missed the throw from the catcher, which allowed Guerrero to score from third base for a 6-0 Blue Wahoos lead.
Senzel was 2-5 with a run scored, stolen base and two RBIs giving him 21 RBIs since being called up from High-A Daytona Tortugas after the All-Star break. He’s hitting .329.
Meanwhile, Pensacola starter Jose Lopez threw six scoreless innings, allowed four hits, walked two and struck out four to improve his record to 6-1 with a 2.69 ERA. The 22-year-old struck out three of the first four Barons he faced.
Over his last five starts, Lopez has allowed an amazing 1.13 ERA, giving up just five runs in 40 innings.
As a team, Pensacola owns the second-best ERA in the Southern League at 2.99 and is tied with the Chattanooga Lookouts with the most shutouts in the league with 12.
Pensacola is in first place in the Southern League South Division with a 20-19 record in the second half. Pensacola is 60-49 overall and won the first half title. Birmingham, which is in last place in the Southern League North Division, dropped to 16-23 and are 42-66 overall.
George Edward Jay
August 3, 2017
, 83 of Atmore, AL. passed away Wednesday August \2, 2017, at his residence. He was retired from Stone Container as a bag maker, born in Purdue Hill, AL, on August 19, 1933, to the late George Harper and Annie Laura Brown Jay. He was a member of West End Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Laura Rawls and Betty DeFee.
He is survived by wife Jessie Greene Jay of Atmore, AL; two sons George Allen (Shelly) Jay, Frank Edward (Karen) Jay all of Atmore, AL; two daughters Julia Elizabeth Norwood of Atmore, AL, Laura Lee (Paul) McKinley of Callahan, FL; three brothers Mitchell Jay of Grove Hill, AL, Frank Jay of Mexia, AL, and Howard Jay of Phoenix City, AL; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday August 5, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Alen Chace officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Hill Cemetery at Purdue Hill, AL. Active pallbearers are William Norwood, John Norwood, Jeffery Norwood, Kirby Jay, David Jay and Jason Jay.
Family will receive friends, Friday August 4, 2017 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc in charge of all arrangements.
Eddie Jerrell Muse
August 3, 2017
Eddie Jerrell Muse was born in Canadian, TX to Tom and Mae Muse October 10, 1937, and died August 1, 2017.
Ed left home and served in the United States Navy from 1955, with duty stations aboard the USS Roosevelt, USS Wasp, USS Lexington, Mayport, FL, Lakehurst, NJ, Virginia Beach, VA, Ellison Field, FL, NAS Pensacola FL until 1977.
Ed lived many years in Cottage Hill, FL. He was a member of Cottage Hill Assembly of God Church, where he served as a deacon.
Ed is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby Ward Muse, two stepsons, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Jackson Muse, his Texas family including one brother, Harper (Betty) Muse, one niece, one nephew and their children. His Great Grandson, Raymond E. Love (Ashley Rossel) whom he and wife, Ruby raised as their son, 5 step children, DeLois Brown, Tommy (Kathy) Ward, Joyce (Arnold) Burkett, Bennie (Jenny) Ward, Barbara (Donnie) Kilcrease.
Ed was known to 15 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren as Pops, Paw Paw and Paw Ed.
The last place he called home was with Raymond and his family, who loved and cared for him.
In Ed’s journey through life, he touched people with his laughter, stories and willingness to help. His absence will leave a void in the lives of many, but his memory will carry on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Rev. Gene Hudson officiating.
Burial will be at the Byrneville Methodist Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be Friday, August 4, 2017, from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ray Love, Shane Burkett, Bo Martin, Bennie Ward, Michael Ward and B.J. Ward.
Honorary pallbearer will be Butch Blackmon.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Flame Broiled? Firefighters Respond To Burger King
August 2, 2017
Firefighters responded to the smell of smoke in the Burger King restaurant on Highway 29 at Old Chemstrand Road early Wednesday morning. Employees reported a burning smell in the ceiling. The odor was traced to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. There was no damage reported. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Native Rebekah Bydlak Running For Florida House
August 2, 2017
Republican Rebekah Bydlak of Cantonment has filed to run for the Florida House seat currently held by Clay Ingram. Ingram can’t run again due to term limits.
During the 2016 primary, Bydlak ran for Congress, taking fourth place in an eight-candidate race.
“I have dedicated my life and professional career to fighting for conservative principles as a private citizen,” said Bydlak upon announcing her run for the Florida House. “For too long we have witnessed the same politicians saying one thing at home and doing another when elected, all the while getting nothing done. I’m running to fight for our conservative values and deliver for Northwest Florida.”
Bydlak is currently the executive director of the Coalition to Reduce Spending, an advocacy organization dedicated to reducing federal spending and debt.
“I’ve been humbled by the encouragement I’ve received from family and friends alike in weighing this decision,” Bydlak said. “After much prayer and consideration, I have decided to announce my candidacy for the Florida House.”
Bydlak was home schooled her entire life before attending Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. She holds a master’s degree in political science and public administration from UWF. She lives in Cantonment with her husband, Jonathan.
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Sunny Today, Rain Moving In By Thursday
August 2, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
New Website For West Florida Public Libraries
August 2, 2017
Tuesday, West Florida Public Libraries announced the launch of a newly-designed website.
The revamped site was created to provide a user-friendly experience that makes it easier than ever for citizens, businesses and visitors to access information about the library system from their computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The website was developed using the latest technology and a responsive design, making it compatible with all browsers and mobile devices. Users will also have the option to share information across all major social networking sites.
The site is organized to provide quick and direct access to all of the programs and services the library offers.
Some new features include:
- Upcoming events and new fiction titles available on the homepage
- An easily-fillable form for requesting a meeting room
- Access to searches for the Kids Catalog and the full catalog on the homepag
The site will be continually updated, with new features being added regularly.
Escambia School District, UWF Honor Top Summer Science Students
August 2, 2017
Future environmental health advocates from the Escambia County School District presented their Capstone projects to wrap-up the UWF Environmental Health Scholars 8-week summer program.
“This was our fourth year in this partnership and each year we have the pleasure of working with some amazing local high school students. They make me feel good about our environmental futures,” said Aisha Adkison, Health Science Specialist, in the ECSD Workforce Education Department. “These students dedicated three days a week for eight weeks of their summer vacation to learning more about our world and a vast variety of environmental challenges. They each select a research topic and prepare a Capstone project.”
The program is funded on a subcontract for over $100,000/yr for 5 years through the Gulf Region Health Outreach Program (GRHOP) administered by the Center for Gulf Coast Environmental Health Research, Leadership & Strategic Initiatives, School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University. The grant covers training for secondary education teachers from the region, specialized equipment and supplies for those teachers’ classrooms and the summer program for students. Selected students spend three days a week at UWF with public health faculty, Dr. Enid Sisskin and Dr. George Stewart.
Project topics included, the 21st Century War on Science, GMOs, pandemics, climate change, the dangerous cumulative effect of littering, storms’ effect on the ozone layer, anthrax and a look at the U.S./Mexico border challenge from the perspective of its effect on animals. Another student took a hard look at anxiety and tied it to the other topics because, as she pointed out, how can any of us go out and fix any of these other environmental problems if anxiety keeps us trapped inside.
The results were:
1st Place: Madison Kemp, Ernest Ward Middle graduate and a Florida Virtual School student. Her topic was: The Effects of Manmade Climate Change on Global Health.
2nd Place: Tyra Williams, a rising senior in the Health Academy at Pensacola High School. Her topic was: How Facts Became Opinions: The 21st Century War on Science.
3rd Place: Tyler Motts, an Environmental Science student from Pine Forest High School, His topic was: The Environmental Impact of the US – Mexico Border.
Statements made during the presentations started with facts, data, graphs and images. But project requirements also directed the students to reach their own conclusions, reflect on what they learned and state their opinions. One student did a great job of summarizing a conclusion shared no matter what the topic, “We need to care. Humans must take a stand, because we are our own worst enemy.”
Pictured: Tyra Williams (left), second place winner, and Madison Kemp, first place winner. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Sets Budget Workshops
August 2, 2017
Editor’s note: 9 a.m. 8/2/17 – This story reflects a change made by the town in the first meeting date from August 10 to August 9.
Century will begin their budget setting process with workshop meetings August 9 and August 24, according to a public notice issued Tuesday.
In previous years, the town council has held budget workshop meetings much earlier. During the past couple of years, the town has held two budget workshops in June, followed by one or two meetings to complete the process in July.
Both the August 9 and August 24 meetings will be held in the council chambers at the Century Town Hall at 7995 North Century Boulevard. The 4 p.m. meetings are open to the public.
The fiscal year 2016-2017 budget in Century was $4.26 million.
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