Man Dies In Classic Car Crash Near Atmore
February 1, 2018
An Alabama man died when he crashed his classic car near Atmore midday Wednesday.
Alabama State Troopers said 62-year-old Rudolph Reginald Nettles was traveling 18th Avenue just east of Atmore about noon. His 1955 Chevrolet left the roadway and struck a culvert. Nettles was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by state troopers.
Showers Possible Today, Warm
February 1, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Molino Park Elementary Names Students, Citizens Of The Month
February 1, 2018
Molino Park Elementary School has named students and good citizens of the month for January. They are (L-R) Students of the Month Raedon Barcinas and Lilly Dekker; and Good Citizens of the Month Haleigh Mishoe and Eli Davis. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Search Begins For New Escambia Fire Chief With Job Posting
February 1, 2018
Just two days after relieving Escambia County Fire Chief Pat Grace of his duties, Escambia County has started the search for a replacement.
The job was posted online and publicly announced on Twitter.
The salary range for the position is listed as $81,036 to $133,536 with an application deadline of March 4.
Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown said there will be nationwide search for the next fire chief.
Grace was relieved of his duties as of Monday, and his last official day on the county payroll will be April 29. His departure came as Brown said the department needed a new direction and culture as a harassment investigation came to light. Grace was not the focus of the investigation.
Deputy Chief Paul Williams has been designated as interim chief.
Northview Boys Weightlifting Opens With Win
February 1, 2018
The Northview Chiefs boys weightlifting teams started their season with a victory over Rocky Bayou Christian in a dual-meet Wednesday afternoon.
Overall, the Chiefs defeated the Knights 68-16.
Individually, the following Chief lifters placed:
119-lb. class:
Logan Bryan (FR) – 1st
Jaylon North (FR) – 2nd
129-lb. class:
Trent Kite (SO) – 1st
Tyler Ray (FR) – 2nd
139-lb. class:
Dalton Hadley (SR) – 1st
Justin Lambeth (FR) – 2nd
154-lb. class:
Colten Dockens (SO) – 1st
Jarius Moorer (JR) – 2nd
169-lb. class:
Aunterio Minor (SO) – 1st
Tim Bush (SR) – 2nd
183-lb. class:
Gabe Henderson (SO) – 1st
Will Beach (SO) – 2nd
199-lb. class:
Lance McLaughlin (JR) – 3rd
219-lb. class:
Jacob Hawkins (SO) – 1st
Tyler Kite (SO) – 2nd
238-lb. class:
Jojo Parker (SO) – 1st
Matt Glover (SR) – 2nd
Heavyweight class:
Matt Caine (JR) – 2nd
The Chiefs return to action next Wednesday at home vs. Pensacola Catholic at 3:30.
Northview, Jay FFA Students Attend ‘Ag On The Hill’ In Tallahassee
February 1, 2018
Northview and Jay High School FFA students attended the annual Ag on the Hill week this week in Tallahassee. Students were welcomed to the event by the Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, several members of the Florida Legislature, and Florida Department of Career and Technical Education personal. Nothview and Jay FFA students visited with Rep. Jayer Williamson (pictured below) and Sen.Doug Broxson (pictured above). The annual event is hosted by the Florida FFA Association and Florida Association of Agriculture Educators.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jimmie William Weaver
February 1, 2018
Whether you knew him by his signature overalls, his string that kept his overall gallaces up to keep him from looking “trashy”, his green and yellow John Deere cap, riding on his lawn mower listening to his “tunes” in his headphones, driving over to the pharmacy to make sure the girls got to their cars safely at closing time, sleeping in the chair with the cat he deemed “Ruddrick”, Son, Brother, Daddy, Clem, Alligator, Jim Jim, Uncle Jimmie or simply his classic “Snazzy” … if you knew Jimmie Weaver, you most assuredly knew you had a friend.
Jimmie William Weaver, at the age of 61 was given sweet grace and mercy when the Lord welcomed him into heaven, January 30, 2018, to be reunited with his wife Debbie whom he missed with his whole heart one day shy of one year that she was welcomed into heaven. Along with Debbie to welcome him was his father, W.A. Weaver and many other relatives and friends.
Born March 13, 1956, Jimmie spent his entire life in Molino and in the outdoors. Whether driving a tractor planting crops, combine, harvesting those crops, log trucks making another load, riding across the field in the gator, or making rows back and forth on the lawn mower, if it was outdoors, it was Jimmie.
Jimmie accepted the Lord and was baptized on January 9, 1990 at Highland Baptist Church. Jimmie’s realization that he needed the Lord was evident in his testimony.
Those here to cherish his sweet memory are his children, Ashley (Michael) Rhodes, Wesley McAnally, his mother, June Weaver, brother Archie (Cheryl) Weaver, sister Bobbie Crichton, grandchildren Brystal and Brodie Rhodes, Ethan and Delaney McAnally, father and mother-in-law, Edward and Minnie Webb, brother and sister-in-law David (Judy) Webb, Donna (Tony) Garrison and their families, nieces and nephews that were the highlights of his everyday life, Carla Garcia and Eric Crichton, Meridith (Marshall) Caum, Lydia and Haylee Weaver, great nephew and nieces, Cole Crichton, Carmen Garcia, and his “little snazzy”, Caroline Caum, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends, as Jimmie never met a stranger.
There were so many that had a special place in Jimmie’s life that will be serving as pallbearers today. They are: Marshall Caum, Eric Crichton, Jim Denham, Chuck Hendrix, Rusty Hendrix, Robert Kennedy, Wesley McAnally, Michael Patrick, Ron Scott, Randy Weaver, Shannon Weaver, David Webb, Josh Webb, and Dewayne Williams.
There are people that come into our lives at unexpected times in unexpected places. It’s at these times that you most vividly experience the Hand of God. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the West Florida ER doctors and nurses as well as the doctors and nurses of CCU. You took a most difficult time and cared for Jimmie as well as our family as if we were your family. May God richly bless you for your compassion.
Jimmie’s homegoing services will be held at Highland Baptist Church with Visitation on Thursday, from 5:00 — 8 p.m. and the funeral on Friday, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jimmie’s memory to Highland Baptist Church.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 95A, Tate School Road Crash
January 31, 2018
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at Highway 95A and Tate School Road. Three people involved in the crash refused transport to the hospital. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northwest Florida Senators Oppose Plan To Move Area To The Eastern Time Zone
January 31, 2018
Senators from Northwest Florida are speaking out against a proposal that would move the Florida Panhandle into the Eastern time zone.
The Senate Affairs Committee has voted in favor of a proposal by Sen. Greg Steube, a Sarasota Republican, to put Panhandle counties in the same time Eastern time zone as the rest of the state and for Florida to observe daylight-saving time all year.
Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola), Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), and Senator Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee) expressed serious concerns to the proposed legislation
“Senator Gainer, Senator Montford, and myself represent people who live and work in the Central time zone and we adamantly oppose any move to change to Eastern time zone. We have heard our constituents loud and clear that they want to us to maintain our historical place in the Central time zone,” Broxson said.
“This is a much bigger issue than the convenience for my constituents. Parents, understandably, do not want their children waiting for the bus in the dark, just as one example. It becomes a safety issue for our school districts,” said Senator Montford. “We need to look at this issue from a more comprehensive standpoint, because there will much more far-reaching implications than I think people realize. I have constituents in both time zones and if we look closely at this issue, we might see that it could cause more problems than remembering to reset your watch when you come across the river.”
Under the bill, dubbed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” the U.S. transportation secretary would have to initiate rulemaking to redesignate the portions of Florida that currently lie within the Central time zone to the Eastern time zone. Congress would have to approve legislation to allow the state to remain under year-round daylight-saving time.
“We do not need the state legislation to tell us what time it is. Anything of this magnitude that affects our daily lives should be put to a vote by the people,” said Senator Gainer.
A Bit Warmer Today, Sun Gives Way To Showers Tomorrow
January 31, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.