Linda Yaden Steadham
August 30, 2019
Mrs. Linda Yaden Steadham, age 65, of McDavid, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Steadham was born in Century, FL, and she spent her lifetime there where she worked and retired as a mail processor for the U.S. Postal Service in Pensacola, FL. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her loving parents, Bruce and Ruby Crawley Yaden, and her brother, Bruce Yaden, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, David Steadham of McDavid, FL; son, Casey Burkett of Mobile, AL; brother, Ronnie (Joyce) Yaden of Pensacola, FL; sister-in-law, Debbie Yaden of Pensacola, FL; brothers-in-law, Danny (Minner) Steadham and Jeff (Sue) Steadham of McDavid, FL; nieces, Debbie (Dennis) Finegan of Green Cove Springs, FL, Karen (Andy) Layton of Milton, FL, Daniele Steadham of Pensacola, Fl; nephews, Jeffery (Jill) Steadham of McDavid, FL, Ian Steadham of McDavid, FL; great nieces and nephews, Andrew Howell, Christina Finegan, Wesley Layton, Ashley Finegan, Liam Steadham and Abby Edwards.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 5 until 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 9:30 A.M.
Pallbearers will be Andy Layton, Andrew Howell, Jeffery Steadham, Larry Stuckey, Eddie Ledkins, Wesley Layton.
Interment will be in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery, McDavid, FL.
Man Critically Injured In Nokomis Crash, His Dog Uninjured
August 29, 2019
A Bay Minette man was critically injured in a single vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in extreme northwestern Escambia County just south of the Alabama-Florida state line.
Melvin Leonce Carpenter, 74, was northbound on North Pineville Road through a canopy of trees when for an unknown reason he traveled off the southbound shoulder and struck multiple trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Carpenter was transported by Escambia County EMS to Atmore Community Hospital, transferred to a medical helicopter and airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital. It was not known if he was wearing his seat belt.
Carpenter’s dog was also inside the vehicle and appeared not to be injured.
First responders from Escambia Fire Rescue, the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department and Atmore Fire Department also responded.
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Hurricane Dorian Winds Increase To 105 MPH
August 29, 2019
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Hurricane Dorian is forecast to be a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida east coast. With the 10 p.m. advisory, winds were up to 105 mph, which is Category 2 strength.
For the local area, it’s still not known what impacts Dorian will have, if any, early next week.
The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.
Three Charged With Stealing 31 Guns, 100 Knives
August 29, 2019
Three people have been charged in connection with a burglary on Pinoak Lane in Cantonment in which 31 firearms were stolen, along with a approximately 100 knives, two chainsaws, a Suzuki ATV and assorted camouflage clothing items. The items were collectively valued at $20,000.
Martin Joseph Shaughnessy, 35; Dawn Cheree Brooks, 39; and Charles Kettering, 42, were each charged with 15 counts of felony grand theft of a firearm and one count of burglary. In addition, Shaughnessy was charged with felony resisting an officer with violence, misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence and violation of probation, and Brooks was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle.
When the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in reference to the burglary on Escambia Avenue in Cantonment, they reported finding Shaughnessy hiding in area cluttered with boxes stacked about four feet high. He refused commands to show his hands, and he struck a deputy in the chest area, according to an arrest report.
Shaughnessy is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond. Brooks remained jailed Thursday morning with bond set at $185,000, and Kettering was released on a $35,000 bond.
One Injured In Ransom Middle Car Rider Line Crash
August 29, 2019
At least one person was injured in a crash Wednesday in the car rider line at Ransom Middle School on West Kingsfield Road.
One vehicle occupant was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS, according to an Escambia County spokesperson.
The crash occurred on the school campus, not near or on the roadway. Witnesses said the driver of car rear-ended another vehicle.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated and has not released any additional information.
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Sunny Skies, 90s, But Lower Humidity With A Light North Wind
August 29, 2019
For the latest of Dorian, click here. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Grand Opening Held For Health Care Expansion In Century
August 29, 2019
A grand opening was held Wednesday for the new expanded Century location of Community Health Northwest Florida.
The nearly 5,000 square foot expansion includes five medical exam rooms, a new dental suite, and expanded lobby and additional parking in the rear of the building located in the Century Industrial Park.
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The expansion adds capacity for about 5,000 additional medical visits and 1,600 new dental visits per year. And it opens the door to possible new services in the future.
“So if we need to look at women’s health services or expanding medical services, that’s certainly now an option,” Community Health Northwest Florida Executive Director Chandra Smiley said. “This is a one stop shop.
Community Health Northwest Florida is a non-profit community health center that strives to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to the medically underserved residents of the Pensacola area and surrounding regions of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, including locations in Century and Cantonment.
“We look forward to more of our citizens come and utilize the facility,” Century Mayor Henry Hawkins said.
The Escambia County Health Facilities Authority made a $2 million contribution to expand the facility. The Escambia County Health Facilities Authority is a special purpose public corporation which provides capital financing for non-profit health care organizations. The authority was established by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, which appoints the Authority’s five board members. The Authority is self-supporting and receives no federal, state or local governmental funding.
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Pictured top: Century Mayor Henry Hawkins, Community Health Northwest Florida Executive Director Chandra Smiley and President and CEO of Lakeview Center Allison Hill address attendees Wednesday afternoon at the grand opening of the new expanded Century location of Community Health Northwest Florida. Pictured below: The grand opening of the new facility in the Century Industrial Park. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Declares $2.1 Billion I-10 Toll Bridge Project Is Dead
August 29, 2019
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said the proposed high-toll I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project is “dead”. Her statement came after the I-10 project was removed from the short term plans of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Upon hearing that the local delegation failed to move the project forward, Gov. Ivey released a statement.
“With the action taken today, there is no pathway forward, and this project is dead. Moreover, without a project, there is no need for a meeting on October 7. I am thereby cancelling the Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority meeting.
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is asking the Alabama Department of Transportation to go back to the drawing board and come back with a scaled back proposal that will relieve traffic congestion but not require a toll.
The Alabama Department of Transportation had proposed a $6 one-way toll or a $90 monthly pass for unlimited trips across the $2.1 billion bridge.
Escambia Man Convicted Of Conspiracy To Traffic Meth
August 29, 2019
Darrius Howard was convicted of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine 200 grams or more.
During an undercover operation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit, an informant arrange to purchase a kilo of methamphetamine from co-defendant James Brown. Once the informant arrived at the buy location, hit was learned that Brown was in touch with two other men, including Howard, who supplied him with the meth. The bust was made once the drug transaction was complete.
Howard will be sentenced on September 3. He facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years up to a maximum of 30 years.
Brown was previously convicted of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine 200 grams or more and sentenced to 15 years in state prison.
Cat Country Nominated For CMA Station Of The Year
August 29, 2019
Cat Country 98.7 has been nominated again for the CMA Station of the Year Award. The locally owned station won the prestigious award in 2017.
“Thi is is truly an honor and is shared with our Cat Country family,” morning host Brent Lane said.
The CMA Awards will air locally November 13 on WEAR 3.
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