Bay Bridge, Highway 29, Nine Mile And More: This Week’s Construction Slow Spots
August 1, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2, and Thursday, August 5. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf Breeze and extend for approximately 4,500-feet. Crews will be pouring concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure that remains under construction. In addition, there will be eastbound intermittent right lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 7 as crews paint barrier wall and install pier lighting.
- 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue southbound remains closed at Bayfront Parkway. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and boat launch remains open from 17th Avenue.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
- Brief, intermittent lane closures are anticipated to continue through the end of the year as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pile driving operations are underway and will take place during daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
- U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, August 1 through Friday, August 6 as crews perform striping operations and signal work.
- West Cervantes (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between North Pace Boulevard and J Street to perform median improvement work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit on West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) between Dominguez Street and A Street has been permanently reduced to 30 mph.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts between Pine Forest Road and U.S. 29 as crews lay the final layer of asphalt.
- U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) Widening from Beulah Road to S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) – Drivers will encounter alternating and intermittent east and westbound lane closures and traffic shifts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the week of Monday, July 26, as crews perform paving operations.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)–
Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, August 2 as crews place a watermain.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers can expect the following traffic impacts the week of Monday, August 2:
- Intermittent lane closures and shifts 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on U.S. 29 between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 interchange.
- The on- and off-ramps at the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road interchange may be reduced to a single lane during the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Signage will be in place and traffic flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists.
- Interstate 110 (I-110) Maintenance Work on the Eastbound Flyover Ramp onto I-10 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the eastbound flyover ramp on to I-10, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2 through Thursday, August 4 as crews make repairs to the ramp.
- S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance North of the Langley Avenue Intersection – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures near O ’Charley’s 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 as crews perform underground utility operations.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2, and Thursday, August 5. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf Breeze and extend for approximately 4,500-feet. Crews will be pouring concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola). In addition, there will be eastbound intermittent right lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 7 as crews paint barrier wall and install pier lighting.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Crews continue utility relocations, clearing, excavation, drainage improvements, and pond construction. There are no traffic impacts currently.
- S.R. 87 Routine Roadway Maintenance South of Burton Circle in Navarre – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 as crews perform paving operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: The Pensacola Bay Bridge on Saturday, July 31. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Heat Advisory: High About 95, Heat Index 110 Degrees
August 1, 2021
There is a heat advisory in effect for Sunday with a heat index rising to 110 degrees. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Heat index readings around 110.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Here Are The School Supply Lists For Escambia County Schools (And Save With Tax Free Week)
August 1, 2021
Here are the school supply lists for Escambia County.
Florida’s sales tax holiday is continuing through August 9. Most school supplies and clothing are tax exempt, including certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
For a printable elementary school list, click here.
For a printable middle school list, click here.
All elementary and middle schools in Escambia County have the same core supply list, including some optional items. Additional wish list items may listed on individual school or PTA sites, including social media. High schools do not have a general supply list.
RELATED STORY: Here’s The List Of Adjusted Start And Dismissal Times For Escambia County Schools
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Headphones are not required, however, they are recommended for all grade levels.
Kindergarten
- Crayons — 4 (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair blunt tip
- Glue sticks — 12
- Glue — 2 (4-ounce bottles)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 2 (solid colors)
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3 wide ruled
- Dry erase markers — 4
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Pink erasers — 2
- Yellow wooden pencils — 24 (No. 2, sharpened)
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Colored pencils (optional)
- Colored markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Quart or gallon Ziplock bags (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
First grade
- Crayons — 4 (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair blunt tip
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 2 with pockets and prongs
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 2 wide ruled
- Dry erase markers — 4
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Eraser caps — 1 package
- Pink erasers — 4
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Washable markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Second grade
- Crayons — 3 packs (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 4 with pockets and prongs and in solid colors
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3 wide ruled
- Notebook paper — 1 pack wide ruled
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Pink erasers — 4
- Eraser caps — 2 packages
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 count No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Colored pencils (optional)
Third grade
- Crayons — 2 (24-county packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 5 with pockets and prongs and in solid colors
- Plastic school box or zippered pouch — 1
- Composition notebooks — 2
- Notebook paper — 2 packs wide ruled
- Copy paper — 2 reams white
- Pink erasers — 2
- Eraser caps — 3 packages
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Fourth grade
- Crayons — 2 (24-count packs)
- Colored pencils — 1 (12-count pack)
- Glue sticks — 4
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 1 of each color: yellow, red, blue, green, purple, orange and with pockets and prongs
- Composition notebooks — 4
- Notebook paper — 2 wide ruled
- Cap erasers — 24
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Multi-colored highlighters — 1 pack
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- White copy paper (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Fifth grade
- Colored pencils — 1 pack
- Glue — 2 bottles (4 ounces) or glue sticks — 4
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Duo-Tang folders — 2 of each color: yellow, red, blue, green, orange with pockets and prongs
- Zippered pouch — 1 or plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3
- Notebook paper — 4 packs wide ruled
- Cap erasers — 24
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Multi-colored highlighters — 1 pack
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- 1½ – 2 inch binder (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(All grades)
- No. 2 pencils
- Blue or Black ink pens
- Wide ruled notebook paper
- Pack of multi-colored highlighters
- Zippered binder or 2 inch, 3 ring notebook and set of 10 dividers
- Earbuds
- Texas Instruments TI30X solar powered calculator for Algebra I only
Glenda Wilson Harris
August 1, 2021
Glenda Wilson Harris
December 11, 1938 – July 23, 2021
Glenda Harris walks with God forever. She was born in Georgiana, Alabama, to Nina and Lewie Wilson. Siblings were Dr. Carl Willis Wilson, Pete-Calvin Morris Wilson (Ann), Gloria Wilson Holcombe (Don), and Ricky-Richard Alton Wilson (Cindy).
She graduated from Andalusia High School in 1957, married, and was mother to 4 children. Her children are Dr. James Daniel Cartwright (Rosario), Emma Renee Carrtwright Meyer(John), Lewie Benjamin Cartwright(Cherie), and Judy Harris Lancaster (Gary).
Glenda received her RN degree in 1978 and began at Sacred Heart Hospital where she worked for 29 years, many of those years in Labor and Delivery. She retired in 2001.
For a short time, she owned an antique shop on 9th Avenue. She then cared for her mother, Nina Wilson, for about 4 years In Evergreen, Al.
She was grandmother to Holly Cartwright Egan, Jeremiah Cartwright; Robert Johnson; Jessica Cartwright Long; Stacey Maucher, Nathan Maucher, and Russell Maucher. She leaves 16 great-grand children, and 1 great, great daughter.
Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader, Snap Seven Game Losing Streak
August 1, 2021
The Blue Wahoos snapped their seven-game losing streak with a doubleheader split on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Pensacola took the first game with a 5-0 win, but lost game two by a final score of 8-1.
Elieser Hernandez took the mound in game one as part of a Major League Rehab assignment for Miami. The three-year major league veteran looked impressive in his 2.2 innings of shutout ball. Hernandez—who is recovering from a right quadriceps injury—allowed one hit and struck out three. He was removed after throwing 46 pitches.
Offensively, the Blue Wahoos relied on power in order to surge past Mississippi. Three of the top hitting prospects in the Marlins system, JJ Bleday, Griffin Conine, and Peyton Burdick all homered in the win. Conine belted a two-run shot in the bottom of the first to put the Wahoos quickly ahead. Bleday crushed a solo shot to center in the fifth before Burdick added his own solo homer in the sixth.
Andrew Nardi replaced Hernandez in the third inning and 2.1 innings of one-hit shutout ball. Pensacola brought in Zack Leban to clean up the game’s final two innings en route to the club’s first shutout win of 2021.
In the second game, Jeff Lindgren struggled on the mound as the M-Braves clubbed five home runs in the win. Mississippi has now hit 18 home runs through the first five games of the series, which is the most homers in a five-game stretch in the club’s history. With the defeat, Pensacola has now lost four consecutive series.
The series finale is Sunday afternoon
Thomas Charles Teachey
August 1, 2021
Thomas Charles Teachey, 45, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Sunday July 26, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1975 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Thomas graduated J.M. Tate High School in 1994. He played football all 4 years. He was a member of Tate’s FFA, and loved to drive John Deere tractors. Thomas was baptized at Hillcrest Baptist Church in 1990. He enjoyed boating, fishing, Alabama Football, ATV’s, swimming and grilling. He is survived by his parents Dusty and Becky Teachey of Cantonment, Florida, 2 nephews: Cameron and Caleb Teachey and his niece Caitlin Teachey. Thomas is also survived by several Cousins, Aunts and Uncles. Thomas is preceded in death by his brother Tobey Teachey. Pallbearers are Cameron and Caleb Teachey, Michael Judy, Danny Bishop, Brandon Davis, and D.J. Tripp.
Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.
Family has entrusted Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with services. Visitation is Friday July 30, 2021 from 5-7pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 W. Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, Florida 32534, with services being held Saturday July 31, 2021 at 12pm. The Internment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr.
August 1, 2021
Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr., age 73, passed away on July 27, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was
born on May 8, 1948 in Atmore, AL to the late Elbert “Ned” and Ethel Prestwood Barnett.
He was a graduate of The University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science
in Commerce and Business Administration. He was Vice President and General Office
Manager of Barnett Construction, Inc. He retired and enjoyed spending time with family
and especially enjoyed fishing with friends and family. His greatest enjoyment was
spending time with his grandchildren.
He loved the Lord and he shared that love with all that he knew and came in contact with
both in word and deed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Preston Barnett, Glenn Barnett and
nephew, Miles Bridgman.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Gwen Owens Barnett; his son, Edward Farrar
Barnett, Jr. of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Leigh (John Murray) Ikner of Huxford, AL; his
brother, Jimmy (Kathy) Barnett of Uriah, AL; his sisters, Beverly (Johnny) Sanslow of
Bristol, VA and Sally (Bill) Bridgman of Atmore, AL and five grandchildren, Morgan,
Cowen, Sophia, Emeri and Mattox as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Jameson Kelley, Randall Barnett, Jason Barnett, Jon Owens,
Randall Owens, Jamie Owens, Cowen Ingram and John Murray Ikner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Kelley, Robert Hudson, Hugh Long, Jimmy Morgan,
Joe Brantley, Nicky Calhoun, Richard Moore, Rickie Moore, Ryan James, David Ragan,
Gary Hare, Bernard Peacock, members of 1966 HS graduation class.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m.
at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Pilots
For Christ or charity of your choice.