Linda Cheryl Rolin
November 7, 2020
Linda Cheryl Rolin, age 58, of Atmore, AL passed away on October 28, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1962, in Atmore, AL to the late Judge and Irene Tatum Rolin. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Ruth Rolin and Barbara Kimmons and her brother, Glen DeWayne Rolin.
She is survived by her brothers, Issac (Edna) Rolin of Atmore, AL and Jerry (Nadine) Rolin of Brewton, AL; her sisters, Alice Rolin of Atmore, AL and Lorene Rolin of Atmore, AL; her brother-in-law, Raymond Kimmons and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 6, 2020, at Poarch Baptist Church with Pastor Guy Heath and Bro. Melvin Rolin officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers were Kenny Rolin, John O’Barr, Lane Macks, Allen Fowler, John Brantley, Sr. and Cody Fowler.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ascension Sacred Heart Offering Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing on Saturday
November 6, 2020
On Saturday, Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart will offer rapid COVID-19 testing as well as the more common test that requires nasal swabs to be sent to a certified hospital laboratory for analysis.
The two types of tests will be provided at Ascension Sacred Heart’s drive-thru center off Bayou Boulevard in Pensacola from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, but all interested persons must be screened in advance by first calling 850-746-2684.
The rapid COVID-19 testing is being performed in partnership with Escambia County and Community Health Northwest Florida. The county allocated federal CARES Act funds to support the purchase of Abbott ID NOW rapid test kits.
While the Abbott nasal swab test can produce results within 15 minutes, it is most accurate when used on persons who have symptoms of COVID-19. The Abbott rapid test offers the opportunity to quickly identify positive cases, isolate those people and thus slow the spread of the virus.
In comparison, the traditional PCR test that is considered the “gold standard” test for persons who are hospitalized or without COVID-19 symptoms is very accurate, but it takes longer. Lab results can be returned from Ascension Sacred Heart’s laboratory in Pensacola within 48 hours.
For Saturday’s testing, the rapid test will be provided at no cost, but it will be reserved for residents of Escambia County who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The rapid test is more valuable and accurate when testing symptomatic patients only; the fast results limit an infected person’s exposure to others.
For anyone without symptoms or for people from outside Escambia County, the drive-thru center will offer the PCR test that is sent to the lab.
Flomaton Police Captain Resigns After Facebook Post
November 6, 2020
A Flomaton Police Department captain has resigned following a controversial Facebook post.
Scott Waldon submitted his resignation Friday.
“They need to line up ev1 of them and put a bullet in their skull,” Walden commented from his personal Facebook account on Thursday. His reply was made to another individual’s post that stated, “The idiots that voted for Biden hated Trump enough to throw the country away. Thank the lying liberals and democrats news media”.
In another post on his personal page, Walden said he was calling for the punishment for treason as prescribed by law, not any kind of violence.
He was placed on administrative leave on Thursday by Flomaton Police Chief Charles Thompson who said the statements could result in termination.
“This Police Department docs not, and will not, condone or represent the alarming comments, made by the former officer. They arc completely against this Department and Towns mission task. The Flomaton Police Department will conduct matters with Respect, Integrity, Pride, and strive for Law Enforcement Excellence. I want our Community, State, and Country to know we will continue to uphold our Oath of Office and serve our citizens and visitors to the best of this Department’s ability,” Thompson wrote in a press release midday Friday.
Here’s Who Claimed A $7 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased In Century
November 6, 2020
An Alabama man that purchased a lottery ticket in Century has claimed his $7 million prize.
The Florida Lottery said Robert Sims, 61, of Brookwood, Alabama, just claimed a $1,000 a a Day for Life top prize in the multi-state Cash4Life game drawing on July 29. He chose the $7 million cash payout option.
Sims purchased his winning ticket at the Southern Pit Stop at 9321 North Century Boulevard. The convenience store will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the top prize winning ticket.
The winning numbers for July 29 were 08-11-21-36-39 with a Cash ball of 02. The odds of winning $1,000 per day for life in the game is 1:21,846,048.
Cash4Life tickets are sold in nine states – Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia.
Cloudy Tonight, Chance Of Rain For Saturday
November 6, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tate High Volleyball Wins Inaugural Escambia County Championship
November 6, 2020
The Tate High School Lady Aggies won the inaugural Escambia County Championship over Washington High School.
The championship tournament was established to for volleyball teams that had their regular seasons shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Aggies were 6-11 headed into the contest, while the Wildcats were 6-11.
On Tuesday, Washington defeated Pensacola High, and Tate beat West Florida to advance to the finals.
Photos by Crystal Tolbert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Deputies Were Justified In Shooting Man During ‘Running Gun Battle’, State Attorney Says
November 6, 2020
No charges will be filed against three Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies for shooting a man in August during what was described as a “running gun battle”.
Tyler Edward Brooks,. 30, fired a rifle at deputies when they went to arrest him on Matthews Junction Road near Saufley Field on August 28. Brooks fled into a wooded area, resulting a manhunt.
When Brooks was taken into custody, he was found to be suffering from four gunshot wounds — three to the abdomen and one to his right arm. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. After his arrest, the charges against him were upgraded to attempted murder on a law enforcement officer.
Assistant State Attorney John Molchan said the use of force was justified and no criminal charges are warranted. He said the use of force by the deputies attempting to stop a fleeing felon was in direct response to Brooks firing them in an incident that was captured on video.
“The deputies fired at him when he was fleeing and armed with a high powered rifle that he had just pointed as his mother and fired at the deputies. At that time, Brooks presented a clear threat of death or serious bodily harm to the public,” Molchan wrote in his findings.
Walnut Hill VFD Annual Fish Fry Is Saturday
November 6, 2020
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department will host their 51st annual fish fry on Saturday.
The fish fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station at 7760 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
Plates will be $8 each with a choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m.
OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be on site for blood donations.
Pictured: The 2019 Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department fish fry. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Schedule, Thursday Night Scores
November 6, 2020
Here is the schedule of North Escambia area football games Friday night and a few Thursday night scores:
- Tate at Gulf Breeze
- Jay at Northview
- Washington at Milton
- Escambia at Pensacola High
- Niceville at Pace
- West Florida 13, Pine Forest 0 (Thursday night)
- Navarre 30, Crestview 13 (Thursday night)
ALABAMA (Playoffs)
- Springwood School at Escambia Academy
- Flomaton at Trinity Presbyterian
- Dadeville at T.R. Miller
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia Approves Contract With Dr. Deanna Oleske As District 1 Medical Examiner
November 6, 2020
The Escambia County Commission on Thursday approved the employment agreement Dr. Deanna A. Oleske, moving her closer to becoming the District 1 medical examiner.
Her name will go to the governor’s office for official appointment.
“I am honored to have made it through this round of approvals from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners,” said Oleske. “Serving the residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties has been very rewarding as an associate medical examiner. I am eager to bring transparency, integrity and compassion in my new role as the next District 1 medical examiner.”
The District 1 medical examiner position has been vacant since October 1, 2019. Oleske was recommended by a search committee appointed by State Attorney Bill Eddins.
Oleske holds active medical licenses in Florida and Texas. She earned a medical doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University in Bloomington. Dr. Oleske is double board certified in forensic pathology and anatomic pathology. She is currently a deputy medical examiner at the Fort Bend medical examiner’s office in Rosenberg, Texas and an associate medical examiner at the District 1 medical examiner’s office in Pensacola. From December 2016 to May 2020, she was an associate medical examiner at the District 23 medical examiner’s office in St. Augustine. Dr. Oleske is also an assistant clinical professor of pathology and the forensic pathology clerkship site director at the University of Central Florida.