ECUA Suspends All Bulk Waste Collections For This Week Due To Driver Shortage
August 19, 2021
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has suspended all bulk waste collections due a driver shortage.
“Like many other organizations across the country, ECUA is experiencing staffing shortages among our sanitation collection crews, maintenance staff, and with our CDL drivers, which have been affecting our operations intermittently,” ECUA Public Information Office Nathalie Bowers said in a news release.
Bulk waste includes items such as couches, mattresses, desks and chairs. The bulk waste collections will remain suspended the rest of the week. ECUA is also not accepting any new extra sanitation pick up orders (above the usual weekly allowable limit) for bulk items until the current extra bulk waste collections are completed.
Collections for garbage, yard waste and recyclables remain on their normal schedules although ECUA said some routes may run behind schedule.
“If any waste collections are missed, it is likely that the truck did not finish its daily route and will complete its route the next day. All collections will be caught up by Saturday, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work through the greater-than-normal collection volumes and staffing issues,” Bowers said.
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A Usual August: Sunshine, Afternoon And Evening Showers
August 19, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Funeral Services Set For Molino’s Coach Donnie Nicholson
August 19, 2021
Funeral services are set for longtime Molino Ballpark softball coach Donnie Nicholson who passed away last Sunday due to COVID-19.
Coach Donnie and his wife Jackie were an integral part of softball at the Molino Ballpark and area travel ball for many years.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate Cemetery (behind Highland Baptist Church).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to either the girls softball program at the Molino Ballpark or to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
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Molino Man Charge With Trying To Run Over Woman, Fleeing From Deputies
August 19, 2021
A Molino man allegedly assaulted a woman by attempting to run over her before fleeing from sheriff’s deputies.
Brian Lamar Dukes, 41, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest without violence.
The incident occurred at the Forest Creek Apartments on Patton Drive. A female called the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and stated that a black male in a dark colored SUV was attempting to murder her.
When deputies arrived, they observed a black 2001 Chevrolet Suburban matching the description of the offending vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled at a high rate of speed, and the traffic stop was canceled.
The victim stated she was walking from her apartment to her car when Dukes backed his vehicle up toward her at a high rate of speed. She state, “I just knew he was about to kill me with his car”, according to an arrest report.
A deputy observed Dukes’ SUV on Gulf Beach Highway and attempted a traffic stop, but Dukes fled at a high rate of speed. The pursuit ended when Dukes drove into a ditch in front of the Perdido Bay Emergency Room. He ran, but deputies quickly caught up with him, took him to the ground and placed him under arrest, the reported continues.
The report states he was irate and sweating profusely when he stated that he had consume alcohol, spice and cocaine.
Dukes was released from the Escambia County Jail on an $11,000 bond.
Final Nine Mile Road Paving Work Ongoing Between Beulah Road, Untreiner Avenue
August 19, 2021
Crews are continuing to place the final friction layer of asphalt on Nine Mile Road between Beulah Road and Untreiner Avenue in Escambia County.
Weather permitting, paving crews will continue to work at night, between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., to place the remaining asphalt in this section. Crews anticipate finishing paving work later this month.
Pictured: The new friction layer of pavement for the westbound inside travel lane and turn lane near Home Depot. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Today’s Century Charter Review Committee Meeting Rescheduled
August 19, 2021
A Century Charter Review Committee meeting that was scheduled for today, August 19, has been rescheduled.
The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Century Community Center on West Highway 4.
The committee is working on a potential rewrite for the town’s charter.
Pictured: Member Michelle Cunningham at a July meeting of the Century Charter Review Committee. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Jeremy Shawn McKissack
August 19, 2021
Jeremy Shawn McKissack, 41, of Bay Minette, AL died on August 15, 2021 at North Baldwin Infirmary. Jeremy was a lifelong resident of Bay Minette, AL. Jeremy was a captain at Bay Minette Fire Department Station 70 where he served the community for 20 years. Jeremy also served the community of Daphne, AL. at Daphne Fire Department for 13 years. Jeremy volunteered his services with Perdido and Rabun volunteer fire departments. Jeremy was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family enjoying Auburn University sporting events. Jeremy, Amber and the girls were also known to go on very spontaneous road trips across the country to watch the Auburn Tigers! War Eagle!
Jeremy is survived by his wife Amber Bush McKissack, daughters, Andi Brooke McKissack and Abby Kate McKissack; his mother Regina Sprinkle (Thomas); father Larry Sprinkle (Allie); grandmother Annette McKissack, Aunt Rhonda Akins all of Bay Minette, AL; and mother and father in law Janet and Web Bush of Perdido, AL. Jeremy was loved by his aunts, uncles, sister & brother in law, cousins, nieces and nephews, amazing friends, as well as, the many first responders of Baldwin County, AL.
The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Bay Minette, AL. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00. Services will begin at 11:00 AM. Rev. Phil Bryars and Malcolm Harrelson will officiate the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jeremy’s life. Pallbearers will be Chief Mike Minchew, Wayne Bryars, Kenny Hanak, Bobby Dolan, Brian Dees, Chad Jones, Jeff Smith and Cameron Boyington. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Bay Minette Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank North Baldwin Infirmary medical staff, ICU nurses and doctors for their unwavering care and love shown to Jeremy. The family will be forever grateful for the love and care Jeremy was given
Bleday Drills Walk-Off Double In 13th Inning Marathon Victory
August 19, 2021
JJ Bleday lined an RBI double off the right-field wall in the bottom of the 13th off J.T. Hintzen (L, 4-2), which gave the Wahoos a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
After both teams scored in the 10th inning, both Biloxi and Pensacola squandered an abundance of chances before Bleday’s game-winning one-out double. In the 11th, the Blue Wahoos had runners and first and second with nobody out. However, Hintzen—who was in his first inning of work—struck out the following three batters in a row to end the inning.
After Alberto Guerrero pitched a scoreless 12th inning, the Blue Wahoos again failed to take advantage of the runner beginning on second. Pensacola had a failed bunt attempt before a line out and a ground ended their chances in the inning. Meanwhile, Biloxi quite literally ran themselves out of the inning in the top of the 13th. After a leadoff single from David Hamilton set up the Shuckers with runners on first and third and nobody out, the Shuckers ran into a bizarre double play.
With Hamilton running on the pitch, Mitch Longo hit a shallow fly to left field that was not deep enough to score Korry Howell from third base. Apparently, Hamilton on his was to second touched the bag, but failed to re-touch second base on his way to first. After an appeal, Hamilton was ruled out, which left only Howell at third with two outs. Guillen got a groundout to third on the next pitch, which set up the Wahoos for the walk-off in thr 13th.
None of the would have been possible had it not been for Brian Navarreto. In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Blue Wahoos were trailing 2-1 with Zack Brown on the mound for Biloxi. After a leadoff walk to Jerar Encarnacion, Pensacola had the winning run in Navarreto at the plate. Unfortunately, Encarnacion was thrown out trying to steal second just a few pitched prior to Navarreto belting a home run to left, which only tied the game at 2-2. Prior to the ninth, the Wahoos had only scored in the first after Bleday doubled, Peyton Burdick singled, and Griffin Conine hit into a double play, which brought home Bleday.
Max Meyer made his 17th start of the year for the Blue Wahoos and allowed two runs in six innings. Meyer walked only one batter and struck out four, and only required 58 pitches to get through six innings. His ERA in now down to 1.97, which is the lowest in all of professional baseball.
The bullpen was sensation again for Pensacola. Andrew McInvale continued to shine in his newly rediscovered form. The right-hander worked 1.1 innings and struck out four. Jefry Yan also pitched 1.2 innings of shutout ball for Pensacola. Guerrero turned in a season-long three innings without allowing a hit and allowed only one unearned run in the top of the 10th inning while striking out five. Alexander Guillen (W, 1-1) pitched the thirteenth, earning his first win as a Blue Wahoo.
Wilma Lexine Miller
August 19, 2021
Wilma Lexine Miller passed away on August 17, 2021 in Molino, FL.
She was born on February 3, 1928 in McCullough, AL to Joe and Ida Floyd. Lexine married the love of her life, Bobby C. Miller, Sr., after knowing him for only 3 days and they celebrated 70 sweet years together. They had 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great, great-grandchildren. She was very proud of all of them.
As a young girl, she went to Barrineau Park School and then graduated from Tate High School in 1946. The family believes Lexine was the oldest original member of Barrineau Park. She went to Mobile Beauty School and became a beautician and worked in downtown Pensacola until she met her husband. Then she became a housewife and a wonderful mother. She made sure that her children were brought up to be kind, considerate, and very respectful of everyone. Her children kept her in the back of their minds while they were raising their own children – she was a great role model!
Lexine is survived by her daughters, Karen Wood and Donna L. Gatlin; and sons, Bobby C. Miller, Jr. and Michael R. Miller.
Funeral services will be held on August 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dustin Ard, James Ard, Matthew Gatlin, Jason Miller, Mike Kapotsy, and Brad Shaw. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Eichholtz, Tim Daniels, Ronnie Beasly, Jechonias Wood, John Miller, and Jessy Gilliard.
The family requests that all precautions be taken for Covid-19 and wearing a mask is required.
Ernest Owen Wood, Sr.
August 19, 2021
Ernest Owen Wood, Sr.
July 15, 1939 – August 17, 2021
Owen was born July 15, 1939 in Copeland, Alabama and passed Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama after a lengthy illness. Born in Washington County, Owen later moved to Prichard in 1955, and graduated from Vigor High School with the Class of 1957. At 15 years of age, Owen wished to serve his country and joined the Alabama Army National Guard. Upon high school graduation, he transferred to the United States Navy, then graduated from the Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Michigan. Owen served with distinction aboard the aircraft carrier USS Antietam and was honorably discharged from service in 1962. He then resided in Prichard, Alabama where he served his community as a member of the Civitan Club and was actively involved in the Mobile County political arena. He served as chairman of the Prichard Water and Sewer Board, and was a member of the Pentalpha Lodge #804 F&AM and the 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Mobile. He worked for ALCOA, where he retired after 25 years and began operating a family farm in the cattle and hay business within the community of Canoe, Alabama. He attended Canoe United Methodist Church, and was affectionately known as the “unofficial mayor” of Canoe. Owen was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and enjoyed his morning coffee with friends and strangers at Baker’s Store telling stories of his adventures. His greatest pride and joy was his grandchildren and beloved family. He is preceded in death by his parents, O.D. and Erna Wood, and his brothers, James and Edsel Wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ronda Jalis Wood; sons, Ernie (Regina) Wood and Vance (Traci) Wood; and grandchildren Michael, Rachel, and McKinley “Mac” Wood. The family would like to give a special thank you to the medical staff on 4th Floor South at Thomas Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.
A graveside service will be held at Canoe United Methodist Cemetery in Robinsonville, AL on Sunday, August 22nd at 2:00pm for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home or a children’s charity of choice.
Pallbearers: Dennis Stanton, Charles Stanton, Tommy Young, Blake Young, Thomas Guy, Kelby Amos
Honorary Pallbearers: Jessie Richardson, Brian Wood, Bubba Wood, David Amos, Charles Agee.
The family request facial mask be worn and social distancing due to the current healthcare crisis.