Safe Exchange Zone Now Available To Protect Online Buyers, Sellers
April 24, 2018
Atmore now has an “E-commerce Safe Spot” for online buyers and sellers to conduction transactions.
The area’s first e-commerce safe spot with two marked parking spaces is located at on Pensacola Boulevard on the west side of the Atmore Fire Department. The area is monitored by video 24/7.
“We believe that having an area designated for this specific purpose and which is recorded and monitored by the police department will deter those wanting to engage in criminal activity,” Brandi Giger, president of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, said.
Reservations are not necessary, and there is no charge to use the safe spot. City employees, including police officers, will not serve as witnesses or take part in any transaction.
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Washington Blanks Northview
April 24, 2018
The Washington High School Wildcats beat the Northview Chiefs 6-0 Monday in Pensacola.
The Wildcats victory came with a strong second inning for a 5-0 lead, plus another run in the fourth.
Trevor Singleton took the loos on the mound for the Chiefs, pitching three innings, allowing six hits and five runs, and striking out one. Jackson Moore pitched relief for three innings giving up one run on five hits and striking out three.
At the plate, Tanner Levins had the only hit of the night for the Chiefs.
Monday’s game wrapped up the regular season for Northview (14-8, 2-5). The district tournament begins April 30.
Wahoos Split Doubleheader With Birmingham Barons
April 24, 2018
When Sunday’s suspended game resumed on Monday night, the Wahoos turned in a strong offensive performance to win 9-5. In the second game, the Barons flipped the script and handed the Wahoos a 6-0 loss.
The opening game began in the bottom of the third inning with the Wahoos already ahead 4-0. Eloy Jimenez led off the fourth and launched his first Double-A homerun—and his first hit—to left to make it 4-1. It was the first of two home runs on the day for the Chicago White Sox top prospect.
Josh VanMeter, who already had two hits when play was suspended on Sunday, roped a bases-clearing double off Jorge Rondón, which extended Pensacola’s lead to 7-2. After Danny Mendick’s two-run home run in the bottom of the top of the fifth, Shed Long responded in the bottom of the inning with a two-out double to score Taylor Sparks to make it 8-4. Later in the game, Sparks extended his hitting streak to eight games with a leadoff triple, and eventually scored on Nick Longhi’s second hit of the game.
Seth Varner (W, 1-0) took the mound for the Wahoos in the opener and pitched four innings in relief to earn his first career Double-A win. Spencer Adams (L, 1-1), who started the game for the Barons on Sunday, was handed the loss.
In the second game, home runs generated all of the Barons offense. Trey Michalczewski hit a two-run homer in the second inning off Wahoos starter Vladimir Gutierrez (L, 0-3) to give Birmingham a quick 2-0 lead. Then Seby Zavala doubled the visitor’s advantage with a two-run shot in the fourth with his fourth homer of the season. Mendick finished the scoring with a two-run home run in the seventh, his third of the series, to make it 6-0.
Jordan Stephens (W, 1-3) showed why he is considered to be a top pitching prospect for the White Sox. The right-hander dealt six scoreless innings against the Wahoos and stuck out two. Even when it seemed like the Wahoos had rallies developing, Stephens would induce a double-play to end the threat. Pensacola grounded into three double plays, and only had two runners in scoring position on the night. Long finished the night hitless, and his on-base streak came to an end at 14 games.
Pierce Joby Moye
April 24, 2018
Mr. Pierce Joby Moye, age 82 of Century, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center in Century, FL.
Mr. Moye was born in Flomaton, AL, and spent his lifetime in the Fannie community in Century. During his working years he worked for Campbell Sand & Gravel as an operator. He was a member of Happy Valley Holiness Church and is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Moye; his children, Randy, Joseph, Joann; brothers, Cecil, Houston, Calvin; and sister, Nettie Pearl Robinson.
He is survived by his son, Andy (Donna) Moye of Flomaton, AL; daughters, Patricia (Larry) Johnson of East Brewton, AL; Brenda Petterson of Century, FL, Wanda (Everette) Brown of East Brewton, AL; sisters, Myrtle Stephens of Atmore, AL, Mattie Carden of Flomaton, AL; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Bro. Raymond Wiggins and Bro. Tommy Lee Johnson officiating.
Carl V. Chandler
April 24, 2018
Mr. Carl V. Chandler, age 75, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Chandler was born in Century, FL, and had been a resident of the Flomaton community for the past several years coming from Loxley, AL. He had worked as a welder for Charco in Flomaton. He enjoyed Appaloosa horses, fishing, cattle, family reunions, and listening to bluegrass music. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his sons, Robert A. (Margaret) Chandler of Milton, FL, and Christopher V. Chandler of Pace, FL; brother, Randy (Cyndee) Chandler of San Jose, CA; sister, Judy (Gene) Alligood of Harold, FL; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Gallups officiating.
Interment will follow in Crary Memorial Cemetery in Bluff Springs, FL.
Flowers will be accepted, but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.
The family request that all attending the service dress in casual attire.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Jimmie Rudolph Burkett, Jr.
April 24, 2018
Jimmie Rudolph “Rudy” Burkett Jr. age 49, passed away at his home in Flomaton, AL on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Savannah, GA on January 31, 1969. Rudy was an outgoing man, with a passion for motorcycles, Alabama football, Bible collecting, and family.
He was preceded in death by his infant son; maternal grandfather, Houston Calloway; and paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edna Burkett.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Burkett; three step-daughters, Dixie Carnley of Mt. Home, ID, Michelle Carnley of Ft. Hood, TX and Savanna Baisden of Flomaton, AL; father, Jim (Linda) Burkett of Flomaton, AL; mother, Sandra Calloway of Pollard, AL; two sisters, Amber Moncada (Jay Croley) and Kim (Matt) Covan, all of Flomaton, AL; brother, Jamie (Nancy) Burkett of Brewton, AL; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Calloway (Wilber) Weeks of Jay, FL; nephews, Alex and Adrian Moncada, Ashton Covan, Ryan, Riley and Radley Burkett; and nieces, Rebecca and Weslyn Dunn, Raegan, Railey, Raynee and Rayden Burkett. Other survivors include a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, a close friend, Brandon Powell, and special cousin, Pam Burkett.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Jubilee Full Gospel Church in East Brewton, AL, with Brother Rio Pugh and Brother Larry Pearson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gideon’s International or St. Jude’s Children’s hospital.
Francis Jeannette Lowery Nichols
April 24, 2018
Francis Jeannette Lowery Nichols, 72, of Century, FL, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, in Century. She was born in Bluff Springs, FL, on September 25, 1945, to the late James Curtis and Effie Della Cobb Tedder. She was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Buster Lowery and Chester Nichols.
She is survived by her son Charles Keith (Sondra) Lowery of Milton, FL’ three daughters Linda (Tim) Presley of Byrneville, FL; Melissa (Rocky) Lee of Flomaton, AL; and Susan Nichols of Byrneville, FL; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10 a.m. from the Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Pensacola Blvd. Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
April 23, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect that robbed a convenience store a gunpoint Monday afternoon.
At 2:10 p.m., the Raceway Station at 7271 Pensacola Boulevard was robbed by a man with a handgun.
Further details have not been released.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured: An armed robbery afternoon at a Pensacola Boulevard gas station.
Molino Family Forced From Their Home By Tornado Damage
April 23, 2018
A Molino family was forced from their home by damage from an apparent tornado Sunday afternoon.
“We did have to leave home,” Gale Nahkala said. “The trailer was shifted from the foundation.” Windows in the double wide mobile home were also broken as the funnel cloud moved over the Crabtree Church Road area near Sunshine Hill Road.
The family of three — two adults and an 18-year old — will be forced to find some other place to stay until repairs are made.
Escambia County officials said five structures suffered slight to moderate damage, and there were several downed trees and power lines.
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Sunny Monday Begins Work Week
April 23, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.