One For The Hurricane History Books: Flomaton Hurricanes Win 3A State Championship (With Photo Gallery)
December 7, 2018
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat Piedmont 23-12 to win the Class 3A state championship Thursday afternoon in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.
It was the first trip to the state championship in the 94-year history of the Flomaton football program.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Hurricanes were first on the board with a 25-yard field goal from Da’Shun Odom with just over a minute to go in the first quarter.
Piedmont intercepted on fourth and goal and returned it 60 yards to the Flomaton 36 yard line, setting up a 3-yard touchdown run for Piedmont and a 6-3 Bulldog lead.
After a Flomaton interception, Daquan Johnson found Quincie McCall for a 48-yard gain for the Canes. On the next down, Johnson connected with Samuel Smith on a 14-yard touchdown pass. Flomaton was back on top, 9-6.
Piedmont’s Kaedon Jenkins carried for a 75-yard touchdown. With a failed 2 point conversion, the Bulldogs were leading 12-9.
With 50 seconds in the third, Johnson gave Flomaton a 16-12 advantage with a 2-yard touchdown run. Flomaton expanded their lead to 23-12 on another touchdown run from Johnson.
Johnson was named the game MVP.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Daquan Johnson over a Piedmont defender (Trent Penny/Anniston Star). Pictured left inset: Quincie McCall gains yardage for Flomaton (AL.com/Dennis Victory). Pictured below: The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever state championship (Trent Penny/Anniston Star). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo gallery game photos courtesy Trent Penny/Anniston Star, Dennis Vickery/AL.com, Mark Almond/AL.com; fan photos from Alisa Hart and numerous Flomaton fans.
Banks, Heard Named Tate High Students Of The Month
December 7, 2018
Tate High School has named Sean Banks and Raliegha Heard as Students of the Month for October. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Superheroes, Firefighters To Hold Toy Drive Saturday
December 7, 2018
The Atmore Fire Department will hold their second toy drive of the season Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Atmore Walmart on North Main Street. Superheroes from Causeplay Gulf Coast will be on
hand. The donations will be for local children in need and children impacted by Hurricane Michael. Pictured: A November 10 Atmore Firefighter Toy Drive. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Partly Sunny Today, Rain Moves In Saturday
December 7, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers, mainly after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 59. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Escambia Animal Shelter Offering Special Adoption Rates
December 7, 2018
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is offering a special reduced adoption fee of $50 for all dogs and puppies and $20 for all cats and kittens during the month of December. Adoption fees include altering of the animal (spay or neutering services), microchip, heart worm test and the initial vaccinations, including rabies vaccinations. Escambia County residents will be required to purchase a license at the time of adoption. This is an additional $11 over the adoption fees and is paid separately.
While Escambia County Animal Shelter staff want every pet to have a home for the holidays, they highly discourage giving pets as presents, especially surprise presents. The shelter recommends if your friend or loved one has expressed interest in pet adoption, consider wrapping a food bowl and treats to put under the Christmas tree and coming to the shelter together to pick out a lifelong pet that’s right for their lifestyle, family and budget.
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is located at 200 West Fairfield Drive and is open Monday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the shelter at (850) 595-3075.
Creek Indian Enterprises Purchase Atmore Holiday Inn Express
December 7, 2018
Power Line Falls On School Bus; 2,200 Lose Power
December 6, 2018
A power line fell onto a school bus Thursday morning in Beulah in a sequence of events that left a couple thousand without power.
The Beulah Academy of Science bus was stopped on Beulah Road at Nine Mile Road when the power line fell shortly before 6:30. There were no students on the bus, and the driver was not injured. The bus did not collide with a utility pole.
Gulf Power spokesman Jeff Rogers said there was a problem with a switch box for underground electric lines in the area. That caused an overhead neutral or ground wire to overheat, pull from a holder and fall on the bus.
“A breaker immediately locked out and de-energized the line,” Rogers said.
During the incident, a roadside switch box shorted, causing what bystanders said sounded like a huge explosion. The box (pictured below), showed visible signs of damage.
About 2,200 Gulf Power customers including Beulah Middle School lost power as a result. About 500 customers remained without power as of 11:30 a.m., and all were restored by about noon.
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$1,000 Reward Offered As Missing Woman Investigation Continues
December 6, 2018
A $1,000 reward is now being offered for information that helps law enforcement located a missing woman from Pollard, AL.
Eva McBride, 74, was last seen at her home on November 23 on McBride Circle, east of Flomaton and very near the Alabama/Florida line.
The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office is now treating her disappearance case as a homicide investigation at this point, but they are not certain yet that a crime was committed. There was no evidence of foul play at the scene.
Anyone with information about here whereabouts should call the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office at (251) 809-0741.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a Missing Senior Alert for McBride.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
C-SPAN Bus Visits Tate High School
December 6, 2018
The C-SPAN bus visited Tate High School Wednesday to recognize Tate teacher Robin Blalock, who was recently named Florida’s social studies teacher of the year.
C-SPAN’s state-of-the-art, 45-foot customized motor coach is on a Top Teachers Tour through Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. In partnership with Cox Communications, the C-SPAN Bus stopped at Tate to open its doors to engage students, community members and elected officials through interactive demonstrations of C-SPAN’s multi-platform public service resources.
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Family Time: Make Holiday Ornaments At The Molino Library
December 6, 2018
Get your holiday spirit and holiday flair ready…families and individuals will create original holiday ornaments at the Molino Library on Saturday at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome, and all materials will be provided.