Pancake Dinner Raises Over $7,250 To Benefit Family Critically Injured In Wreck
March 5, 2022
Friday night’s “Grace for the Grants” pancake dinner at Byrneville Elementary School raised over $7,250 to benefit a local family injured in a car crash.
The community turned out in a big way for the pancake plates that were complete with sausage or bacon and drink. The event directly raised $4,754, and Modern Woodman donated another $2,500.
All proceeds will benefit the Grant family. In January, Brian Grant and his three children were critically injured in a traffic crash on Highway 31 in the Wawbeek community between Atmore and Flomaton. The wreck also claimed the life of another driver.
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Students Learn About Ag During ‘Fresh From Florida’ Event (With Gallery)
March 5, 2022
Hundreds of local elementary school students attended the annual Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” agricultural advocacy program Friday morning at the school in Bratt.
Formerly known as the “Food For America program”, the event gave students a chance to learn about agriculture first hand, up close and personal with farm animals, farm equipment and more to learn how food gets from the farm to their tables. Students were even able to make and enjoy eating their own fresh butter.
The Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” program has been honored as the number one program in the state multiple times, and the chapter was also named one of the best in the United State by the National FFA Organization.
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Woman Injured In Highway 99 Rollover Wreck
March 5, 2022
A woman was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Friday night near Molino.
The driver lost control and overturned into a ditch just after 9:15 p.m. on Highway 99 near Luth Road, just north of Crabtree Church Road.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, and the woman was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional information.
Escambia Discontinuing COVID-19 Dashboard Tracking
March 5, 2022
Escambia County is dropping their COVID-19 dashboard Saturday as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline.
As of Friday, there were 48 people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Escambia County.
“Just like previous occasions when we have discontinued the dashboard, we will continue to monitor COVID-19 with our local healthcare partners,” said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “As long as we remain under 50 hospitalizations, Escambia County will discontinue the COVID-19 dashboard effective March 5.”
Two Remaining Shows Saturday For Tate Drama’s ‘All Shook Up’
March 5, 2022
After two shows Thursday and Friday, there are two remaining shows for the Tate Theatre Department’s musical All Shook Up on Saturday.
All music is based on the songbook of Elvis Presley, with the plot of the show being drawn from William Shakespeare’s 12th Night. Come see how Elvis Presley music is used with a classic comedy of mistaken identity, all while being set into the 1950s.
Showtimes will be at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets are $7 at the door, cash or checks.
Tate’s troupe of the International Thespian Society will also be holding a silent auction of merchandise and gift cards donated by local businesses. These proceeds will help the Troupe attend their state competition later in March.
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A Very Special Mardi Gras Parade (With Photo Gallery)
March 5, 2022
A very special Mardi Gras parade was held Friday morning for the special needs students of Escambia Westgate School.
With plenty of beads, trinkets and smiles, the parade rolled through the school parking lot for students that might not otherwise be able to attend a regular Mardi Gras parade.
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Fog Possible Overnight, Low Around 60; Low 80s For Sunday
March 5, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Rev. Charles D. Rice
March 5, 2022
Rev. Charles D. Rice, age 93, passed away, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home Century, FL. Charles was born in Pollard, AL; on October 28, 1928 and has resided in Century, FL; most of his life. Charles remained independent to the very end. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and will be missed by many. Charles was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. Charles pastored several churches in the surrounding area during his time in the ministry. Charles loved the Lord, church, and his family. Charles retired from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL; and also retired from Walmart in Brewton, AL. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran that served in the Korean War and also served in the Florida and Alabama National Guard. Charles will be remembered a lot for the childhood and army day stories. Charles also enjoyed fishing with the church group and his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buckner (Lena Mae Childress) Rice, wife, Winnie Ruth Rice, two brothers, James Rice, George Rice, four sisters, Florence “Flossie” Castillow, Kate Bondurant, Ellen Barrow, Betty Norwood, daughter-in law, Nelda Rice.
He is survived by his one son, Roy Charles Rice, of Walnut Hill, FL; four daughters, Melody (Mark) Bondurant, of Flomaton, AL; Fay (Butch) Filligim, of McDavid, FL; Kay Yetter, of Century, FL; Arlene (James) Crawford, of Gallion, AL; one sister, Vickie Hussey, of Hernandez, MS; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Mike Harper and Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be John McAnally, Chad Sims, Joseph Merchant, Troy Merchant, Caden Peterson, and Carlos Koehn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Rice.
Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash Claims One Life
March 4, 2022
The Florida Highway Patrol said a crash Thursday night in Molino claimed one life.
A semi-truck and a pickup truck collided about 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97.
A 19-year old Molino man was driving a Ford F150 northbound on Highway 29 when he attempted to turn onto Highway 97. He “failed to maintain awareness of southbound traffic” and turned into the path of the semi driven by a 30-year old Pensacola man, troopers said.
One passenger in the truck, a 20-year old man from Atwater, Minnesota, was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital where he passed away. The pickup driver and another passenger, a 23-year old from Glendale, Arizona, were both transported to the hospital in serious condition.
The semi-truck driver received minor injuries.
After the collision, the truck jackknifed into the Tom Thumb parking lot and came to rest against the business’s sign.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Sunshine, Highs Around 80 Through The Weekend
March 4, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.