Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy
December 21, 2021
Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy, age 69, of Hattiesburg, MS went home to be with her heavenly father on December 10, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Natchez, MS to Raymond and Lois Bonner. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker, loved to spend time with family and camping.
She is survived by her three children, James (Susan) McCurdy of Century, FL; Muranda (Federic) Moore of Flomaton, AL and Aletha Mattison of Purvis, MS; three brothers, Raymond (JoAnn) Bonner of Elberta, AL, Michael (Lou) Bonner of Hattiesburg, MS and Joseph (Debbie) Bonner of Spanish Fort, AL; nine grandchildren, Misty Madewell, Mary Madewell, Blaze Harkness, Kuper (Sammie) Harkness, Chance McCurdy, Cheyanne Garnett, Kaylyn Garnett, Jasmine Mattison, and Lillian (Lily) Mattison and eight great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on January 22, 2022 at Bratt Baptist Church in Bratt, FL at 2:00 p.m. Open to all friends and family.
Margaret Evelyn Newto
December 21, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Newton, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her Flomaton, AL.
Mrs. Newton was a life-long resident of Flomaton where she served as a substitute teacher for the Flomaton schools. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, fishing, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her husband, William Estes Newton; and two brothers, Bib Jordan and Nub Jordan.
She is survived by a brother, Jr. Jordan of Flomaton; three sisters, Linda Black of Flomaton, Ann Parrish of Brewton, and Kathleen Whatley of Molino, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Ray Lee, Zack Brewton, Pep Parrish, Paul Jordan, Billy Capers, Sr., and Billy Capers, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearer: Larry Jones
Woman Shot And Killed After Confrontation Over Dead Dog, Another Man Wounded
December 20, 2021
A woman was shot and killed Sunday night and another man wounded in Escambia County after a confrontation over a dog that had been shot dead.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said a man and woman were working on their car while outside their residence in the 3700 block of Lloyd Street in Brownsville. Their dog ran and started barking at three men as they walked down the road, and one of the men shot and killed the dog.
The man and woman got into a vehicle, according to investigators, and went looking for the three men. An argument followed after they found them, and one of the men opened fire on the car. Both the man and woman were struck, and they drove to the 1100 block of T Street to call 911 about 11:25 p.m.
Both victims were transported to the hospital where the woman was pronounced dead.
No names have been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Ninth Red Bulb Added To Fire Safety Wreath After Another Residential Blaze
December 20, 2021
A ninth red bulb has been added in Escambia County’s “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign following a Sunday night fire.
A single story home on Omega Court was damaged by the fire about 10:35 p.m., and the occupant is being assisted to temporary arrangements by the American Red Cross. There were no injuries.
The fire was limited to the front part of the home, with smoke damage throughout. Officials says the home is repairable.
Each time in December that Escambia County firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green bulb is replaced with a red one of the “Keep the Wreath” green wreaths on display at county fire stations and other public buildings.
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Man Stole SUV In Walnut Hill, Sold It For Scrap In Less Than Day: ECSO Says
December 20, 2021
An Atmore man is charged with allegedly stealing a SUV in Florida before selling it for scrap less than a day later.
Johnny Wayne White, 39. was charged with felony grand theft of a motor vehicle.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, he stole a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder valued at $3,000 from a residence in Walnut Hill. The victim located the vehicle at Atmore Recyclers in Atmore. A photo was taken of White as he sold the vehicle for $363.60, according to an arrest report.
The theft occurred in October, with White just recently arrested on an outstanding warrant. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with bond set at $5,000.
Escambia Fire Capt. Craig Ammons Retires After 41 Years Of Service
December 20, 2021
Escambia County Fire Rescue Capt. Stephen Craig Ammons has retired after 41 years of faithful and dedicated service as a first responder, with the last 36 years of his career with Escambia Fire Rescue.
Ammons began his career with Escambia County as a paramedic in 1985 and moved to the fire department in 2000 where he began as a firefighter and worked his way through the ranks to captain.
During his career with Escambia County, he has worked through emergencies that included hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, floods, the oil spill, the recent pandemic and more.
“We joined Craig and his family in celebration of a long and successful career in public safety today,” said ECFR Deputy Chief Paul Williams during a retirement ceremony last Friday. “We want thank all of our special guests, other agencies, and first responders who came out to celebrate with us and wish Craig well. ECFR and Escambia County were fortunate that Craig established roots here with our community, and we wish him and his family a bountiful and healthy retirement.”
During the retirement ceremony, Rep. Michelle Salzman presented a certification of recognition to Ammons. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender, with Commissioner Steven Barry also in attendance.
“I’m honored today that everybody took the time to come by,” Ammons told those in attendance. “I wish everyone good luck, be safe, enjoy what you have and keep making progress to protect the citizens of Escambia County.”
Cold Rainy Night Ahead
December 20, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
December 20, 2021
Northview High School recently named their November Students of the Month. They are Chase Pugh and Doria Beach. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Free Parking In Downtown Pensacola Through December 26
December 20, 2021
Fees for city-owned street parking in downtown Pensacola are waived through December 26 during Parking Amnesty Week, allowing downtown visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy the holiday lights and attractions without paying for parking.
The free parking applies only to city-owned on-street parking, identified by teal blue ‘PARKPensacola’ signage. The free parking excludes parking lots, garages and privately managed parking spaces.
“Parking is a self-funded public enterprise that isn’t paid by taxpayers but is paid only by those who use the service,” said Parking Manager Lissa Dees. “Offering a free week of parking gives the city an opportunity to support small businesses downtown while giving a little something back to our community in the process.
Free or 2-hour parking is available throughout downtown Pensacola, and city-owned parking is always free on Sunday. In addition to Parking Amnesty Week, free parking is available daily at the following locations:
Community Maritime Park
Bayfront parkway – surface lot
Belmont-DeVilliers – surface lot
South Palafox Marina – surface lot
These Are This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Delay Hotspots
December 20, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
In preparation for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 and ending at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3.
Escambia County
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 22. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- 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 replace the southbound portion of the structure. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 22 as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between A and N streets as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) – Drivers will encounter temporary and intermittent daytime lane closures Monday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 22, as crews place final striping and complete final work items.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures and shifts from 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 to allow crews to place the thermoplastic striping and to perform worklist items.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 22, as crews place a watermain.
- Beulah Road (S.R. 99) Routine Maintenance at Kaheeley Ridge Subdivision – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 22, as crews perform paving operations.
- S.R. 173 Routine Maintenance North Sorrento Road – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 22 as crews perform paving operations.
- Garden Street Routine Utility Maintenance near Centennial Bank – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, as crews install equipment.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 22. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – The eastbound lane will remain reduced to one lane at the County Road 191 Overpass Bridge (Exit 26) until work associated with bridge approach construction is complete. Motorists can also expect intermittent lane closures from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 22 as crews perform construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Major roadway construction activities are currently underway. Improvements include widening the roadway from four to a six-lanes with a raised median, safety, and drainage upgrades, resurfacing Avalon Boulevard from U.S. 98 to Garcon Point Bridge, extending the existing shared-use path on the south side of U.S. 98 from Gondolier Boulevard, and new signage and pavement markings.
- S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance between S.R. 89 to Brock Avenue – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 22, as crews perform power pole maintenance.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.