Tuesday Was National Book Lover’s Day At West Florida Libraries
August 10, 2022
Tuesday was National Book Lover’s Day, and the West Florida Public Libraries celebrated with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
ECSO representatives read their favorite books to the public at libraries across Escambia County.
Pictured: National Book Lover’s Day at the Century Branch Library with deputy P. Frazier reading “The Tortoise & the Hare” and “Fox in Socks”. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry To Host Walnut Hill Town Hall
August 10, 2022
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall on Monday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut HIll Community Center (Ruritan Club).
This will be an open forum event, and District 5 residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
County staff will be in attendance to address any additional questions or concerns from residents.
Pictured: District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry during a Cantonment town hall event in March 2022. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Chance Of Rain Tonight; Rain Likely On Thursday
August 10, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Freddie Marshall Godwin
August 10, 2022
Freddie Marshall Godwin, age 75, of Century, FL, passed away on August 7, 2022.
He was born on May 9, 1947 in Bratt, FL to Ewing Daniel “Slim” Godwin and Ada Davis Godwin. Freddie was a supervisor with Masland Carpets until he retired.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Brenda Lois Godwin and his siblings: Lamar Godwin, Arvez Godwin, Lynwood Godwin, Wynne Kelly, Denise Wright, Audeen Wiggins and Beverly Ryland.
He is survived by his daughters: Brandy Godwin, Tonia (Tom) Presley and Sonia (Quint) Wilson; his sister, Sylvia Newman; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL, with Bro. Don Sanks officiating. Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Lamont Godwin, Quint Wilson, Tom Presley, Tim Ramer, Patrick Wilson and River Ramer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Rolin, Randy Dorriety, Johnnie Hadley, Carlie Edwards, Bobby McCall and Louie Thrower.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 11 a.m. until service time at noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Alton Jackson “A.J.” Edwards
August 10, 2022
Alton Jackson, A.J. Edwards, age 78, of Bratt, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. A.J was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School. He earned an associates degree from Faulkner State Community College.
A.J. was a veteran of the US Airforce and served in Vietnam. In 1969, A.J. opened A.J. Edwards Roofing CO and was owner and operator for 52 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. He enjoyed panning for gold and it was something he shared with his grandkids. He was a storyteller and could be found talking with friends and drinking coffee at many locations in Atmore.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jackson Edwards and Lizzie Godwin Edwards, siblings Alfred Edwards and James Edwards, Sharon Zettlemoyer and Marilyn Branch, and son-in-law Ray Hodgins.
He is survived by his wife of more than 57 years, Willie Jean Gilman Edwards; brothers, Carlton Edwards and Bernie(Debora) Edwards: children: Cindy Hodgins, Tracy Edwards, Della Rydzowski, and Wade (Brandi) Edwards; grandchildren, Steven Rydzowski, Ally Edwards, Alyse (Ben) Idell, Taylor Hodgins,
Braxton Edwards, Kaylee Hodgins, Bradi Edwards, Jackson Edwards, Nathan Hodgins, Macy Edwards, and Shelby and Sarah Rydzowski.
Funeral services will be conducted at Petty Eastside Chapel, Atmore, AL on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The viewing will be at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 with Pastor Jim Stickle officiating. Graveside service to follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Taylor Hodgins, Braxton Edwards, Jackson Edwards, Nathan Hodgins, Ben Idell, and Cary Jordan Edwards.
ECSO Offering ‘Safety In The Place Of Worship’ Training Thursday In Bratt
August 10, 2022
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will host a “Safety in the Place of Worship” training from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
The training is designed to help houses of worship consider the security needs of their facilities and operations. The training is designed for anyone responsible for the safety of their place of worship and will help attendees to understand the challenges and needs of worship security. The goal is to make the process of creating a secure environment easier, less expensive and more effective.
The free training event will take place at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at 4570 West Highway 4 in Bratt on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The church asks that anyone planning to attend message them on their Facebook page.
Devers Caps Comeback For 5-4 Wahoos Walk-off Win
August 10, 2022
With two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth, José Devers hit a two-run single to send the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 5-4 walk-off win over the Birmingham Barons on Tuesday night.
After the Barons jumped ahead 4-2 in the top of the ninth with a two-run Ian Dawkins homer against Sean Reynolds (W, 1-0), the Blue Wahoos rallied back with a fielding error and three walks against Edgar Navarro (L, 2-1) before Devers ended the game with his walk-off single. The win marked Pensacola’s eighth walk-off victory of the season, and their first since June 16.
Trevor Rogers, a 2021 NL All-Star with the Marlins, made a rehab start for Pensacola in his return from a back injury. The lefty went 3.1 innings, allowing a pair of runs, one earned, and striking out five. Barons catcher Raudy Read touched him for a solo homer in the first and an RBI double in the third to put Birmingham ahead 2-0.
After being stymied for five innings against Barons starter Matt Thompson, the Blue Wahoos tied things up in the sixth on a Nasim Nuñez RBI double and Griffin Conine RBI single. Effective relief from Justin Evans, Zack Leban and Eli Villalobos kept the game tied 2-2 until the ninth, when Dawkins put the Barons ahead with his home run.
With one out in the ninth, Will Banfield reached on an error before the next three batters coaxed walks against Navarro. Marcus Chiu’s bases-loaded walk drew the deficit to 4-3, but Taylor Broadway entered to strike out J.D. Orr and get ahead 0-2 on Devers. The second baseman coaxed the count full before delivering a walk-off, two-run single to right field.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Barons on Wednesday.
by Eric Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Century Council Gets First Look At Proposed Budget, And It’s $51K In The Black
August 9, 2022
The Century Town Council got their first look Monday evening at the town’s proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year that begins October 1.
Noticeably absent from the budget is any project income from the Capital Trust Agency. As we were first to report last week, Century will no longer receive any income from the CTA as it was organized into another agency that did not include Century as a partner.
Century’s budget for the current fiscal year ending September 30 projected $200,000 in income for CTA. According to a recent financial report, the town had realized $264,841.09 this fiscal year. For the new budget, the estimated income is zero.
According to the town’s accountant, the proposed budget still projects $51,000 more in income than expenses.
Having seen the proposed budget for the first time Monday, the council will hold another workshop as the budgeting process continues.
Pictured: A Monday evening Century budget workshop with council members (L-R) Sandra McMurray-Jackson, Dynette Lewis, and James Smith, Jr. Council member Leonard White joined mid-meeting by phone. Council President Luis Gomez, Jr. was absent due to a death in the family, according to the town clerk. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Atmore Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Weeks On The Run
August 9, 2022
After seven weeks on the run, a man has been arrested for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend in Atmore.
Rayvon Desha Madison, age 31 of Atmore, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton about 8:50 p.m. Monday. He is charged with attempted murder, possession of a pistol by a convicted felon, three counts of domestic violence first degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
He was arrested without incident by Atmore Police Department investigators.
Atmore Police responded to a residence in Atmore just after midnight June 20 for a domestic disturbance with shots fired and determined Madison was a suspect.
Shower And Thunderstorm Chance Remains High Through The Work Week
August 9, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.