Lora Mae Findley Springer
May 18, 2018
Lora Mae Findley Springer, of Canoe, AL. passed away Monday May 14, 2018, at her residence. She was retired as a Cook from Jefferson Regional Medical Center, born in Rains County, TX on July 23, 1938 to the late Pat and Sybil Northcutt Foreman. She was a member of First Apostolic Church of Flomaton.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, James L. Findley, II, Daughter Joan Horton, Step-Son, Richard, Brother, James P. Foreman, Sister, Pauline Messer, One/half Brother, Kenneth.
Survivors are: Three Sons: James Guy (Charla) Springer of Arkansas. John Henry (Kathy) Springer of North Dakota, Joseph (Stephanie) Springer of California. Three Daughters: Sarah Jean Hayes of Canoe, AL. Jeri Yvonne (Jose) Cisneros of Canoe, AL. Jessie Gayle Brady of Arkansas. One Sister, Dee (Charles) Hilton Mesquite, TX One/half, Sister’s Patty and Lorrine. Eight Step-Children, Carol, Mary, Linda, Margie, Wesley, Eddie, Donnie. Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday May 19, 2018 at 11AM from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Colley and Bro. Max Stinson officiating Interment will follow in Robinsonville Baptist Cemetery. Active pallbearers Kyndel Stinson, Joseph Stinson, Justin Trichell Faron Wilson, Tyler Wilson, and Michael Hayes. Honorary Pallbearers Joseph Hayes, Ryne Bond, Shawn Bond and Tyler Bond.
Family will receive friends, Saturday May 19, 2018 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
Wind Damages Auto Repair Shop Roof, Downs Tree In Atmore
May 17, 2018
Winds damaged the roof on an auto repair shop and downed a tree near a house in Atmore Thursday afternoon.
The roof of Tedder’s Auto Repair on Ridgeley Street was peeled back by the winds. About two blocks away on North Trammell Street, wind downed a pecan tree, causing minor damage to a house.
There were no injuries reported.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect at the time.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bomb Threat Made Against Northview High; Students Dismissed Early
May 17, 2018
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Northview High School was dismissed early due to a bomb threat Thursday afternoon, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has completed their search and cleared the campus.
Maj. Andrew Hobbs, spokesperson for the ECSO, said deputies have identified a person of interest in the incident, and they are actively continuing their investigation.
Northview High School Principal Gayle Weaver said in a phone call to parents that faculty, staff and students were dismissed early from the campus as a result of the threat, which was specifically timed for the school’s regular dismissal time.
“The threat was timed specific for 3:20,” Weaver said in the call. Students said they were dismissed about 3:13 p.m.
Weaver said said the threat came from outside the school.
She said that the threat has been cleared, and the Seniors Honors Program for tonight will continue as planned.
Photos: Canadian Forces Snowbirds Perform At Pensacola NAS
May 17, 2018
The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds demonstration team flies flew over Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Photos by Perry Doggrell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Temporary Bridge Opens On Highway 97
May 17, 2018
Traffic is now moving on a temporary bridge on Highway 97 over Sandy Hollow Creek near Davisville.
Crews will now begin replacing and adjacent 78-year-old bridge with a new 12-foot wide bridge with eight-foot shoulders and a concrete barrier railing. The bridge approaches will also be resurfaced. The entire project is anticipated to be complete in the fall of this year, weather permitting.
The posted speed limit is 45 mph on the bridge. Also, a weight restriction is in place on the temporary bridgel vehicles weighing over 88,000 pounds and cranes are prohibited.
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Ernest Ward Middle Holds Appreciation Day Celebration
May 17, 2018
Ernest Ward Middle School held an Appreciation Day Celebration Wednesday to thank businesses and groups that have supported the school during the past year.
The school recognized Craig and Bonnie Exner, Barrineau Park Historical Society; Christa Wilson, Un-Dents PDR; Annie Nowak, Poarch Creen Indians; Sabrina Owens, EREC; Haley Revette and Nellie Salter, Navy Federal FCU; Billy Danielson, Smith Tractor; Joey Hetrick, Escambia Farm Bureau; William Reynolds, NorthEscambia.com; and Michelle Taylor and Steven Harrell, Escambia County School District.
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Ransom Middle Band Performs For Pine Meadow Fifth Graders
May 17, 2018
The Ransom Middle School band performed at Pensacola Meadow Elementary School Wednesday, giving fifth graders a peek at what they could be doing a year from now. Courtesy image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County 4-H To Host Boots Vs. Badges Fundraiser In Molino
May 17, 2018
Escambia County 4-H Council will host a Boots Vs. Badges Challenge Saturday to raise funds for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. The fundraiser will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Escambia County 4-H Center at 5681 Chalker Road, Molino. General admission to the event is $5 per vehicle.
The event will feature U.S. military groups competing against Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies in a timed obstacle course race at 10:30 a.m., along with a car show at 2 p.m., kids’ activities and vendor booths. A second obstacle course challenge open to the general public will take place at 11:30 a.m.
Admission and competition prices:
- U.S. military and ECSO- Free
- Open Challenge participants (general public) – $10 each
Age range groups for the obstacle course challenge:
- 14-17
- 18-34
- 35-50
- 51-up
Child admission to bounce house, petting zoo and event:
- Ages 3-5 – $3
- Ages 5-13 $5
Vendor booths:
- $25 each, limit to two per 10×10 area
Car show:
- $25 for judged vehicles
- $15 for for display only vehicles
Registration for the car show will take place from 7-10 a.m., and registration for the Boots Vs. Badges Challenge and Open Challenge will take place from 9:15 to 11 a.m. For more information, please contact 4hbvschallenge@gmail.com.
Escambia Man Sentenced For Cigarette Robberies
May 17, 2018
An Escambia County has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for stealing cigarettes from four convenience stores .
James Levoy Foster II, 46, was sentenced by Circuit Judge John Miller to 12.5 years in state prison.
Foster pled guilty to three counts of robbery without a weapon, one count of robbery with a weapon, and one count of resisting an officer without violence. The four convenience store robberies occurred between June 11 and July 17, 2017.
On June 11, 2017, Foster entered the Tom Thumb on Creighton Road, walked behind the cashier’s counter, and began to take several packs of cigarettes. Words were exchanged between the clerk and Foster when the clerk tried to stop him from leaving the store. Foster then knocked the clerk to the ground and walked out of the store.
On June 11, 2017, Foster walked into the Smart Fill convenience store on Davis Highway and attempted to purchase cigarettes with a debit card. After the card was declined, Foster walked around the counter and demanded cigarettes from the clerk while holding a knife. Foster took 13 cartons of cigarettes and then left the store.
On July 11, 2017, Foster walked into the Mom and Pop’s Convenience Mart on Olive Road and demanded the clerk give him several packs of cigarettes. When the clerk refused, Foster threatened to jump behind the counter and take them. The clerk then provided several packs of cigarettes to Foster. Before leaving the store, Foster threatened the clerk to not call 911.
On July 17, 2017, Foster went inside the Circle K on Garden Street, walked behind the counter, and started to take several cartons of cigarettes. He began telling the clerks that “He didn’t want to hurt them, but if they called the cops he would.” Foster then walked out of the store with the cigarette cartons.
Foster was arrested on July 18, 2017. He admitted to committing all four robberies.
Foster’s prior criminal history includes convictions for battery, trespass, grand theft, aggravated assault with a weapon, burglary, grand theft auto, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, petit theft and resisting officers.
Daily Thunderstorms In The Forecast
May 17, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.