Jay Honors Former Town Clerk By Renaming Community Center
June 20, 2018
Tuesday evening, the Jay Community Center was renamed the Linda Carden Community Center in honor of longtime town clerk Linda Carden.
Carden retired after serving the community for 40 years. She started working for the Town of Jay in 1976 as the assistant to Town Clerk Theda Bray. She worked under three mayors – J.D. Bray, Jackie Ard and Kurvin Qualls.
While serving as town clerk, Carden earned the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She retired in October 2016.
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George Stone Has A New Name – George Stone Technical College
June 20, 2018
George Stone Area Vocational–Technical Center has been renamed George Stone Technical College.
Officials hope the new name will better identify its mission so that more parents of high school graduates will realize the opportunities the institution provides for career preparation after high school.
“These technical colleges saw a five to fifteen percent enrollment increase in the first year after changing their names,” said TJ Rollins, GSTC principal.
Vandals Strike Century’s Parks; Mayor Pushes For Security Cameras
June 20, 2018
Vandals are causing damage to Century’s parks, and Mayor Henry Hawkins wants to send the message that there are consequences for actions.
Hawkins said every park in town has been vandalized recently. A few days ago, someone busted locks at Anthony Pleasant Park and broke bathroom fixtures and a water fountain.
Now Hawkins is pushing for town council approval for security cameras.
“We need to move quickly on cameras, because we are going to go broke with nickel and dime repairs,” Hawkins said. He said he wants the vandals arrested and an example made of them to send the message that “if you are caught, you will pay the price.”
About a month ago, Hawkins told the council that he wants to install security cameras at several town properties.
Hawkins presented the town council with a proposal from Security Center USA in Jacksonville for about $700 per month under a 36 month lease purchase with a $1 buyout.
The proposal included eight HD cameras at town hall and the Nadine McCaw Park, seven HD cameras at maintenance shop on Alger Road and Showalter Park, and three HD cameras at the water treatment plant. Installation, video recorders, streaming, accessories and monitoring were included.
The council took no action on the proposal. Hawkins said this week he plans to obtain an additional proposal.
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Donald Nall
June 20, 2018
Donald (Don), Nall 69, of Huxford, AL, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018.
He was born September 18, 1948, to the late John and Letitia Nall. Don graduated from Escambia County High School and received an associate of science degree from Jefferson Davis Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and Industrial Electronics from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Don pursued an advanced degree in Art from the University of South Alabama and held many state and federal certifications in electronics, electrical, and hydraulics. Don retired from Masland Carpets with 47 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, and devoted grandfather.
Don was a beloved member of the community. He was an evangelist of the word of God for the Pentecostal Faith and an avid musician, painter/artist, quail hunter, and fishermen.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Nall; mother, Letitia Ella Nall; brother, Nathan Nall, and sister Donnie Mixon.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Morris Nall, 41 years, of Huxford, AL; children, Jonathan Bradley (Olena) Nall of Cantonment, FL; Philip Brandon Nall of Huxford, AL and Thomas Matthew Nall of Huxford, AL; grandchildren, Vanessa Lauren Nall and Ronan Bradley Nall; sisters, Marteaz Brockman of Norfolk VA, Jannette Markman of East Hampton, CT, and Jaunita Williams (Wimpy) of Pensacola, FL; brothers, Narveaz Nall of Newport, WA and Felix Nall of Perry, FL along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services were held Monday, June 18, 2018, from the Atmore Memorial Chapel with Bro. Michael Montgomery and Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating.
Interment followed at Sardis Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Huxford, AL.
Active pallbearers were Wesley Morris, James Bagwell, Kipp Moore, Brian Moore, Dale Williams and Austin Turberville.
Honorary pallbearers were Members of the Class of 1967 and Destany Morris.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home and Atmore Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
O.C. Phillips Road Bridge Reopens
June 20, 2018
A bridge over Brushy Creek Bridge on O.C. Phillips Road has reopened. The bridge was closed by the Florida Department of Transportation last November due to a failed inspection, leading to a lengthy detour for some residents. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Marilyn M. Ross
June 20, 2018
Marilyn M. Ross, 68 of Poarch, AL passed away Friday June 15, 2018, in Atmore, AL. She was a homemaker. She was born in Atmore, AL on July 20, 1949, to the late M.C. and Hattie Lou Presley Morris.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene R. Ross and son, Berry L. Ross.
Survivors include son, Steven (Regina) Ross of Poarch, AL; three brothers, Mack Morris of Pensacola, FL, J.R. Morris of McDavid, FL, and David Morris of Perdido, AL; four sisters, Mary Bell McGhee of Atmore, AL, Annette Nall of Huxford, AL, Lannette Turberville of Uriah, AL, and Gailette Moore of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Elliot Ross, Troy Ross, Alex Ross, and Abby Ross; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at The Friendly Holiness Church, with Bro. Ray Ward and Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery at Poarch, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Escambia Voters May Decide Between Elected Or Appointed School Superintendent
June 20, 2018
Should the Escambia County school superintendent be elected or appointed?
That’s a question that voters may see on this year’s general election ballot.
The Escambia County County Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:31 p.m. on June 21 to consider an ordinance authorizing a countywide referendum to be held on the November 6 ballot concerning the appointment of the school superintendent in Escambia County. The superintendent would be appointed by the school board.
The county is considering the referendum at the request of Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. The Escambia County School Board approved a resolution in support of the request on April 17.
Mosquito Fogging Planned Tonight In Areas Around Muscogee Road
June 19, 2018
Escambia County Mosquito Control plans “fogging missions” tonight in an areas north and south of Muscogee Road.
To make a request for service or an area to be listed as a no spray area, please call 850-937-2188, submit an online request here or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
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FHP Looking For Hit And Run Honda Involved In Nine Mile, Hwy 29 Crash
June 19, 2018
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver involved in a hit and run crash Tuesday afternoon on the entrance ramp from Nine Mile Road to southbound Highway 29.
The FHP said a gold-colored Honda with a Texas license plate made an improper lane change and struck a Chevrolet pickup truck and several construction barrels. The Honda then left the scene.
There were no injuries to any of the five people in the pickup.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Trooper J. Vennell at (850) 484-5000 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Driver Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Early Morning Wreck On Highway 97
June 19, 2018
One person was seriously injured and airlifted to the hospital after an early morning wreck on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
The driver of a passenger car was northbound on Highway 97 just north of Tungoil Road about 1 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway, hit a culvert and went airborne before coming to rest near the woodline.
The adult male driver was transported by Escambia County EMS to the Molino Fire Station and then airlifted to a Pensacola hospital. His injuries were not considered life threatening.
The accident is being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Molino, Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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