Last Teams Standing: Friday Night’s Football Playoffs
November 26, 2019
Here are Friday night’s high school football playoff games in the North Escambia vicinity:
FLORIDA
6A State Semifinal
Gaither (Tampa) (12-1) at Escambia (13-0) , 7:30 p.m.
1A State Semifinal
Baker (11-1) at Blountstown (1-0), 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
3A State Semifinal
T.R. Miller (10-4) at Mobile Christian (8-4), 7 p.m.
Pictured: T.R. Miller’s Darius Webb with a touchdown catch last Friday night as the Tigers defeated Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Byron Daniel Stewart
November 26, 2019
Byron Daniel Stewart, age 7, of Highway 4, Century, Florida passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, in Evergreen, Alabama after injuries sustained in a automobile accident. He was a native of Pensacola, Florida and a lifelong resident of Century, Florida. Daniel was in the first grade at Byrneville Elementary School and enjoyed having fun. He loved his family and his family loved him.
He is survived by his mother, April (Troy) Graham of Century, Florida; father, Heath (Rachel) Stewart of Brewton, Alabama; brother, Maxwell Stewart of Brewton, Alabama; step-sisters, Hadley Beasley and Lily Beasley of Brewton, Alabama; grandparents, Derek and Teresa Brantley of Flomaton, Alabama; Danny and Joy Findley of Century, Florida; Ricky and Andie McNew of Brewton, Alabama; Larry and Tracy Stewart of Brewton, Alabama; aunts, Tawana Brantley, Yancey and Shaina Langston; uncle, A.J. Graham; cousins, Preston and River Brantley, Dayton and Amye Langston and Colby Graham.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Burnham and Bro. Tommie Quick officiating.
Interment will follow in Pollard Cemetery in Pollard, Alabama.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Tragic Wreck Claims Life Of Byrneville Elementary First Grader
November 25, 2019
A tragic accident in Evergreen, Alabama, Sunday claimed the life a Byrneville Elementary School first grader.
Daniel Stewart, 7, was a passenger in a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado driven by his mother, 30-year old April Graham of Byrneville. Their vehicle was hit by a 2017 Jeep Wrangler driven by 20-year old William Farris of Pensacola on I-65 at the 96.4 mile marker, according to the Alabama State Troopers.
Stewart was transported to Evergreen Medical Center where he passed away from his injuries. Graham was uninjured.
Farris was transported to Evergreen Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
A 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 66-year old Philippe Abrigo of Orange Park FL. and a 2013 Ford F-250 driven by 55-year old Michael Callens, of Birmingham received minor damage in the crash. Abrigo and Callens were not injured.
Troopers are continuing their investigation and have not released any additional information.
Pictured: Seven-year old Daniel Graham in photo with Santa taken last Friday at Byrneville Elementary School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Woman Charged With Assaulting Brother With Rake, Kicking Deputy In The Crotch
November 25, 2019
A Century woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to hit her brother with a rake and kicking a deputy in the crotch.
Shirley Ann Knight, 64, was charged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance on Henry Street in Century where the victim told deputies that Knight had a water hose pulled to her property to steal water. That prompted an argument, and Knight soon came over swinging a metal yard rake and stating that she was going to kill him, according to an arrest report.
Knight began to complain of a medical issue after being placed into custody in the back of a deputy’s cruiser, and an ambulance was called. After being medically cleared, deputies attempted to place Knight back in the cruiser. She began to yell and cuss before spitting on two deputies and kicking one of them in the crotch, the arrest report states.
Knight remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday with bond set at $15,000.
A Great Fall Day For Monday
November 25, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Area Fire Departments Respond To Smoke Call At Davisville Home
November 25, 2019
Firefighters responded to smoke in a house on Highway 97 in Davisville late Sunday afternoon.
The source of the smoke was traced to an air handler unit. There was no fire damage reported, and no injuries.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department were initially dispatched to the home just south of Highway 4.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
A Few Appointments Available For The Miracle League To Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 25, 2019
Volunteers from the Miracle League of Pensacola will fry your turkey for you this Wednesday for Thanksgiving, saving you the time and trouble while benefiting the charity. And there are still a few appointment slots available.
Completely thaw your turkey, removing all of the inside packaging and giblets. Write down exactly how much your turkey weighs so it is fried perfectly and take it to the Miracle League Park at 555 East Nine Mile Road from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. For a monetary donation to Miracle League, the volunteers will fry your turkey to perfection. A minimum of $20 per turkey is necessary to help cover costs, and any additional donation will benefit the Miracle League of Pensacola.
Call (850)516-7124 with questions or to schedule your time (leave a message if no answer). Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations should be made early as the number of time slots is limited and appointments take priority.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Retired Tate Showband Director Joe Hooten Inducted Into Bandmasters Hall Of Fame
November 25, 2019
Retired Tate High School Showband of the South Director Joe Hooten was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon.
Hooten was named the Showband’s director of bands in 1987, a position he held until his retirement in 2011.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High’s Avery Beauchaine Signs With Pensacola State College
November 25, 2019
Tate High School senior Avery Beauchaine has signed to continued to education and softball career with Pensacola State College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Dead, One Jailed After Stabbing In Escambia County
November 25, 2019
One man is dead and another behind bars following stabbing in Escambia County on Sunday.
The stabbing happened at Big Lagoon State Park. The victim was airlifted to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. His name has not yet been released.
Bryan Francis Swift, 30, was charged with homicide in connection with the stabbing and booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond. He is reportedly the brother of the victim’s girlfriend.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation.