Volleyball: Northview Chiefs Fall To The Milton Panthers
October 10, 2017
The Milton Panthers defeated the Northview Chiefs in three sets Monday in Bratt — 25-9, 25-12, 25-14.
Teriana Redmond led the Chiefs with three kills, eight blocks and 17 digs. Olivia Porter (pictured above) recorded nine serving aces.
The junior varsity Chiefs lost to Milton 29-27, 25-14.
Up next, the Chiefs travel to Flomaton on Tuesday. The JV plays at 5:00, followed by the varsity at 6 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Deputy Responding To Call Slams Into House
October 10, 2017
An Escambia County deputy responding to an emergency call Sunday night lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a house.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 28-year old Deputy George D. Lloyd was responding in emergency mode to a burglary in progress call about 8:43 p.m. when he lost control and hit a house in the 3300 block of North “W” Street. The front of the marked vehicle went through the wall of the house.
Lloyd was not injured, and there were no injuries inside the residence.
No charges were filed in the incident.
Photo courtesy FHP for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Effie Louise English
October 10, 2017
Mrs. Effie Louise English, 85, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. English was a native of Atmore, AL and life long resident of Little Rock, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was retired from Vanity Fair with 30 years of service and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Monroeville.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jessie English of Little Rock, AL; one son, John Lee English of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Patsy (Ken) Taylor of Atmore, AL and Linda (Ronald) Baggett of Atmore, AL; one sister, Hazel Blackmon of Jay, FL; ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Little Rock Church of Assemblies with Rev. David Cooper and Rev. Leo Kent officiating.
Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 12 Noon until service time at 2:00 PM at the Little Rock Church of Assemblies.
Pallbearers will be John C. English, Colbie English, Jared English, Josh Baggett, Dylan Baggett and Justin Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Riley Baggett, Wyatt Baker, Layton Martin and Kaison Martin.
Miranda Lee Kimmons
October 10, 2017
Mrs. Miranda Lee Kimmons, 37, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Kimmons was a native and former resident of Century, FL and has resided in Wilmer, AL for the past 5 years. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Payne, daddy, Marvin Earl Kimmons, grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, grandfather, Buck Godwin and a daughter, Talia Barrow.
She is survived by her three daughters, Tamara Barrow of Wilmer, AL, Jordan Evans of Wilmer, AL and Jayden Wilson of Prichard, AL; three brothers, Marvin (Pvine) Kimmons of Atmore, AL, Bradley Kimmons of Pensacola, FL and David Kimmons of Pensacola, FL and one sister, Tessie Kimmons of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Stophel officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, October 13, 2017 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Randy Satterfield, Bubba Emmons, Rodney Howell, Brad Kimmons, Allen Maddox and Shawn Barrow.
Update: Missing Man With Dementia Located
October 9, 2017
Authorities are searching for a missing 73-year old man that suffers from dementia and other medical problems.
Joseph “Joe” Ferland was last seen Friday, October 6 at his home in the 4400 block of Cerny Road off Mobile Highway. He was last seen wearing a faded brown and white, button-down shirt with vertical stripes, blue shorts, and black Under Armor tennis shoes.
Ferland is 5′4″ and weighs and 190 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes.
Ferland suffers from dementia, anxiety, high blood pressure, and vertigo. He stopped taking his medication on October 3.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or 911.
One Killed In I-10, I-110 Interchange Wreck
October 9, 2017
One person was killed in a single vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 40-year old Thea Kelly of Daphne lost control of her 2002 Chevrolet SUV on the wet road, ran off the roadway, overturned and collided with a tree.
Passenger Micheal H. Kelly, age 64 of Aurora, CO, was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was not wearing his seat belt, troopers said.
Thea Kelly was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
Any charges in the crash are pending, according to the FHP.
File photo.
Four Displaced After Cantonment House Fire
October 9, 2017
Four people were displaced from their home after a reported fire early Monday morning in Cantonment.
Firefighters arrived just after 3:20 a.m. to find smoke in the home in the 400 block of Washington Street, near Webb Street.
There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but may have been attributed to a washing machine.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Molino Man Caught In Lewd Act Outside Walmart
October 9, 2017
A Molino man has been charged with indecent exposure after an Escambia County deputy caught him in a “vulgar and indecent” act in a vehicle outside a Walmart.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard after receiving a lewd and and indecent exposure complaint. A witness reported that 39-year old Christopher Ryan Bucci was “pleasuring” himself in view for anyone to see.
The first deputy on scene reported that he observed Bucci in the lwed act. He was reportedly wearing a white shirt with boxers that were open at the crotch. Deputies found a tube of petroleum jelly in the front passenger seat.
Bucci told deputies that he had taken a large amount of methamphetamine, according to arrest report.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Shower And Thunderstorms Likely Today
October 9, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Columbus Day: SShowers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Jay Peanut Festival Rolls On Despite Hurricane Nate
October 9, 2017
The crowds may have been a little smaller and some of the vendor spaces may have been empty, but Hurricane Nate could not stop the Jay Peanut Festival this weekend.
Organizers decided to push forward with the annual event, saying it’s a big boost to the local economy and financially important to vendors.
The Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season has become an annual event covering 15 acres. In a normal year, the festival draws tens of thousands of people to the Gabbert farm over two days.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
