Calloway Elected President Of Century Blackcat Youth Football; Registration Saturday
May 27, 2022
Kent Calloway was recently elected president of Century Blackcat Youth Football.
Calloway is a Century native and grew up loving Blackcat football.
“I always loved Blackcat football and I look forward to the upcoming season. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and support Blackcat Youth Football,” he said. “I am really excited about our teams, and I am excited about coming back and playing with friends and neighbors in the Escambia River Conference this year.”
The Escambia River Conference (ERC) includes teams from Century, Baker, Jay, Flomaton, Brewton, Andalusia, Neal, Straughn, Atmore and Excel.
An in-person registration for Blackcat football will be held Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Nadine McCaw Park on Highway 29 in Century.
For more information call (850) 861-4337. To register, call Calloway at (850) 554-4708.
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Man Charged With Child Abuse After Child Suffers Facial Injuries
May 27, 2022
An Atmore man is facing charges for allegedly causing facial injuries to a child.
Desmond DeQuan Knight, 26, was charged with felony child abuse without great bodily harm.
An investigation was opened after the child was seen at the Perdido Bay Emergency Room on May 22, 2021.
According to an arrest report, the child had significant bruising from near the jaw bone, to his left eye and eyelid and over to his left ear, along with blood in the corner of his left eye. The age of the child and any relationship to Knight was redacted.
The highly redacted 18-page arrest report states that the injuries were inconsistent with Knight’s claims that the bruising was caused when the child fell into a bed rail in May 2021.
During a dependency hearing, Jennifer Frydrychowicz ruled that the photographic evidence of the injuries clearly depicted a handprint from a slap, the report states.
Many of Knight’s statements and testimony were redacted from the report.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Knight could not provide a detailed and consistent account of the incident that occurred while was alone with the child, and it was not possible for the child to leap from a bed while sitting on the edge of a mattress and make contact with the railing below.
Knight was arrested this week for the incident. He was released from the Escambia County Jail at 10:35 Thursday night on a $5,000 bond
P-EBT Benefits Available For Some Families That Lost School Meals Due To COVID-19
May 27, 2022
Families that had children receiving free or reduced lunches may be eligible for benefits if they lost access to school meals due to COVID-19.
Florida has been approved to implement a Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program.
The P-EBT program is a supplemental benefit for households with students who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-related absences. Parents and guardians of students who meet the eligibility criteria should apply for P-EBT benefits for the just-ended 2021-2022 school year.
The application for P-EBT benefits can be accessed through the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
Once the application has been completed, parents and guardians will need to print or email the application and the school must confirm the student’s COVID-related absences.
Once the application has been certified through the student’s school, the parent or guardian of the student must submit the certified application through the P-EBT application portal. The Florida Department of Children and Families will review the information and issue the appropriate P-EBT benefits to the parents or guardians.
For more information, call the P-EBT Call Center (833) 311-0321.
Pictured: An Escambia County School District chicken sandwich lunch. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Heavy Rain Washed Away Portion Of Road In McDavid
May 27, 2022
Heavy rains the past few days washed away a portion of a dirt road in McDavid.
The side of Railroad Street collapsed just south of Main Street. It’s a seldom-traveled road between Main Street in McDavid and Mystic Springs Road with just one residence.
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Sunny And Dry Through The Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
ECSO To Host Free ‘Secret Life Of Pets’ Movie Night At The Equestrian Center Tonight
May 27, 2022
Tonight, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Foundation host a free outdoor movie night at the Escambia County Equestrian Center.
Free hot dogs and hamburgers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the movie “The Secret Life of Pets” will begin soon after. The ECSO K-9 Unit, Mounted Unit and more will be on hand.
Pictured: A previous ECSO movie night.
Tate Grad Sherrill Named All-Sun Belt First Team
May 27, 2022
Georgia Southern’s Jesse Sherrill, a 2018 Tate High School graduate, was named All-Sun Belt First Team at second base.
Sherrill transferred in from Kennesaw State prior to the beginning of the 2022 season and led the Eagles in batting average with .358, good for eighth in the Sun Belt Conference. Sherrill is tied for the lead for the Eagles in HBP with 17, and is second in the SBC in total HBP, just behind Troy’s Jesse Hall. Sherrill also has 33 walks this season, which leads the GS baseball team and rounds out the top 10 in the conference.
At Tate, Sherrill batted .420 with 31 runs and 21 RBIs his senior season.
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Charles R. Jones
May 27, 2022
Charles R. Jones, 86, of Milton, FL was reunited with the love of his life, Sue (Carroll) Jones, on May 24, 2022.
He spent many days talking about how much he was looking forward to seeing her again in heaven. He is together with her and all his other family members. He was born in Santa Rosa County, FL. He spent four years in the United States Air Force.
Charles was blessed with three children, Teresa, Melissa, and Devan.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Carroll Jones; his parents, Andrew Jackson Jones and Gwendolyn Benise Jones of Milton, FL.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Teresa S. Jones (Charles) McCranie of Milton, FL; and Melissa A. Jones (Willie) Nisewonger of Century, FL; by his son, Charles (Devan) Jones of Milton, FL; and his beloved granddaughter Dr. Hannah E. Jones of Jacksonville, FL.
Visitation will be held for family only from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel. A Graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Milton, FL. Lewis Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be his sons-in-law, Charles G. McCranie and Willie G. Nisewonger, Mary Jones, Ronnie Hammond, Billy Criswell, and Hayden Hammond.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to all the staff and CNAs of Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing for taking good care of him during his stay, and a very special thanks to Vitas Hospice Nurse, Abby, for his peaceful transition.
Eloise Peacock
May 27, 2022
Mrs. Eloise Peacock, age 84, passed away, Monday, May 20, 2022, at her home in Atmore, AL. She was born, September 8, 1937 in Flomaton, AL; and resided most of her life in Atmore, AL. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of employment. She was a member of Martinville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Peacock valued her time she got to spend with her husband, children and family. She loved going to church and listening to gospel music, and going fishing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee (Annie Lee Stokes) Nelson, one son, Richard Leon McGhee, Jr; one daughter, Pat Wiggins, two sisters, Dorothy Martin, Helen Ann Nelson, and one brother, Howard Nelson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Harold Peacock, of Atmore, AL; four daughters, Rhonda Kay (Melton) Kendrick, of Atmore, AL: Shelley Peacock, of Columbus, MS; Linda Sue Wiggins, of Century, FL; Brenda Peacock, of Perdido, AL; two sons, Raymond (Laure) Simmons, of Atmore, AL; Bo Simmons, of Milton, FL; one sister, Joy Nelson (Peter) Smith, of Perdido, AL; one niece, Eia Leasha Martin, seven grandchildren, Melissa Kay Kendrick, of Atmore, AL; Stephanie Kendrick, of Atmore, AL; Angela McGhee, of Atmore, AL; Latisha Ann Smith, of Perdido, AL; Tiffaney McGhee Jones, of Pensacola, FL; Anna Evanoff, of Pensacola, FL; Christina McCire, of Jacksonville, FL; numerous great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Rickey Peebles and Rev. Don Sanks officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Destiny Sky Trantham
May 27, 2022
Destiny Sky Trantham, 27, of Pensacola, Florida, went to her heavenly home on May 16, 2022.
Destiny cheered for 4 years, she was a real nature and outdoors girl. She enjoyed hiking, boating, going to the beach and mudding. Destiny’s children, Mason, Harley, Matthew and Robert meant the world to her. She will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Pekarske; grandparents, Wayne and Margaret Trantham; Uncle, Jeff Trantham.
She is survived by her parents, James Trantham and Celeesha Edwards, children, Mason Welch, Harley Thomas, Matthew Thomas; brother, Clinton Edwards; grandmother, Terri Fouche; fiancé, Kyle Pekarske.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, May 28,2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.