Report Details Attempted Murder Allegations Against Byrneville Man; Bond Set
October 27, 2022
Bond was set at $250,000 Wednesday for the Byrneville man accused of shooting his wife Tuesday morning.
Joseph Anthony Franklin, 60, remained in the Escambia County Jail on one count of a attempted homicide.
An arrest report obtained by NorthEscambia.com details the allegations against him.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the couple’s home on McBride Road just off Byrneville Road. Deputies arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to find Franklin sitting on the front porch smoking a cigarette, wearing a tan t-shirt and shorts. A female was on the porch floor next to him with an apparent gunshot wound to her left side, according to the report.
Franklin was ordered at gunpoint to put his hands on top of head. He was taken into custody and placed in an ECSO patrol vehicle.
The victim, later identified by the ECSO as Franklin’s wife, stated she found Franklin sitting on the couch that morning, but that led to an argument because he was supposed to be at work. During the argument, he pulled out a gun and started shooting it, according to the report. The victim told deputies that she tried to get the gun away from Franklin, and that is when he shot her.
Two other people were asleep upstairs in the home at the time but did not hear anything, deputies said.
The victim was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by MedStar Air Care 2. An update on her condition was not available.
Franklin is due back in court on November 18.
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Fields Of Faith: Community Worship Service Held
October 27, 2022
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted their annual Fields of Faith Wednesday night in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
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Atmore Man Allegedly Stole Lottery Tickets From Nine Mile Road Store Where He Worked
October 27, 2022
An Atmore man is charged with stealing lottery tickets from a Nine Mile Road convenience store where he was employed.
Alkota Jerry Snyder, 28, and a female were each charged with grand theft and obtaining items through fraud.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Alkota Snyder was employed as a clerk at the Circle K at the corner of Nine Mile and Pine Forest roads. During his employment, he allegedly stole Florida Lottery tickets worth $1,470. Snyder would allegedly provide multiple lottery tickets to a male or female at the retail counter, but only ring up one ticket in the register or void the transactions, according to an arrest report. This occured multiple times, according to the ECSO report, and was caught on video surveillance.
Charges against the female, who was arrested in August, were dropped two weeks ago.
Snyder was arrested this week and released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Ethics Panel Files Final Order Recommending Doug Underhill Be Removed From Office
October 27, 2022
The Florida Commission on Ethics on Wednesday filed their final order recommending that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill be removed from office.
During a meeting last Friday, the commission found that Underhill disclosed confidential documents only available to him as a public officer and gained by reason of his official position; solicited donations through a GoFundMe page from a vendor, lobbyist or principal of a lobbyist of the county; accepted prohibited donations to his personal legal defense fund from a vendor, lobbyist or the principal lobbyist of the county; and failed to disclose reportable gifts in excess of $100 on a required form.
For the violations, the Ethics Commission voted to recommend a total civil penalty of $35,000, plus public censure and reprimand, and removal from office. It will be up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to impose the penalty and whether or not to remove Underhill from office.
Underhill’s term in office expires November 22 because he did not seek reelection.
To read the final order, click or tap here (pdf).
Inmate Tried To Escape From Police Custody Through Hospital Ceiling
October 27, 2022
A domestic violence suspect is facing additional charges after police said he tried to escape from custody through a hospital ceiling.
Savon Hurst, 27, of Monroeville, was charged with domestic violence and theft by Atmore police.
This week, he complained of headaches and stomach issues, and he was transported by ambulance from the Atmore City Jail to Atmore Community Hospital.
While at the hospital, he requested to use the bathroom. An Atmore Police officer escorted him to the restroom and waited outside the door.
“After Hurst was in the restroom for several minutes the officers heard items striking the floor in the restroom. The officer entered the bathroom and found that Hurst had removed the ceiling tiles and was attempting to escape through the ceiling,” said Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann.”Hurst was quickly taken into custody.”
Hurst is now facing new charges of escape third degree and criminal mischief second degree. He is now being held in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton without bond.
Tate Showband Earns Straight Superiors At Tiger Invitational
October 27, 2022
The Tate High School Showband of the South won first place overall out of all bands recently at the Pensacola High School Tiger Invitational.
The Showband earned straight superiors, best in Class 5A band and best in Class 5A percussion.
William Odell McGee
October 27, 2022
Mr. William Odell McGee, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, peacefully at his home in Poarch, AL surrounded by family. He was born October 18, 1972 in Garland, TX; and resided in Corsicana, TX; before moving to Atmore, AL; area in 2006. He was a member of Robinsonville Baptist Church, and proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians where, he was employed with them for a number of years.
Mr. McGee enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and taking pride in being a master gardener. He loved his animals especially his dogs and horses. He enjoyed collecting cards, building model cars, and other crafts. He enjoyed using tractors and lawnmowers for getting out working in fields and yards for himself and others. He was a promise keeper, and loved to talk and never met a stranger.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas (Suzanne Hammock) McGee, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Alyssia McGee, of Poarch, AL; two daughters, Cheyenne McGee, of Columbus, MS; Shawnee McGee, of Poarch, AL; two cousins, Chris Blackburn, of Poarch, AL; Tracy Linam, of Poarch, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral home, LLC. with Rev. Phil Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Helen J. McKinley
October 27, 2022
Helen J. McKinley, 85, of Canoe, AL passed away on October 26, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on July 10, 1937 in Flomaton, AL to Allen and Lena Emmons Driskell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Canoe. Helen was a loving mother and dear friend. She deeply loved being with her family and going out to eat.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her infant sister, Irene “Jiggs” Driskell; her sister, Lucille Woodfin and her brother, James Driskell.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Henry O’Neal McKinley of Canoe, AL; her son, Kevin (Sondra) McKinley of Canoe, AL; her brother, Gene (Liley) Driskell of Byrneville, FL; her grandchildren: Jackson Reed, Autumn (Josh) Day and Abby Reed along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Canoe with Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Canoe.
Pallbearers will be Josh Day, Dennis Wiggins, Allen Driskell, Jackson Reed, Alex Lowery and Judson Carden.
Sunny Weather Will Give Way To Rain For Saturday
October 27, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Martha Carnley Shivers
October 27, 2022
Mrs. Martha Carnley Shivers, age 85, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. She has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL; and retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service.
Mrs. Shivers enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid quilter, enjoyed gardening, flowers, and fishing. She was a loving mother and always a good story teller to the children. She was a very good cook and enjoyed all the family get togethers. She was one of a kind, always the life of the party, and always loved to have a “good time.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis (Hattie Louise Knowles) Carnley, two brothers, Lewis Carnley, Jr; James Edward Carnley, and one sister, Betty Jean Price.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joe Shivers, Sr; of Flomaton, AL; one son, Joe (Sue) Shivers, Jr; of Jay, FL; three brothers, Eddie Carnley, of Milton, FL; Simmie Carnley, of Century, FL; Quinton Carnley, of Cantonment, FL; two sisters, Dottie Ladner, of Century, FL; Marie Turk, of Hurley, MS; two grandchildren, Philip Shivers, of Jay, FL; Angel Shivers (Terry) Kelley, of Jay, FL; five great-grandchildren, Autumn Shivers, Alex Shivers, Carson Shivers, Peighton Cobb, Jansen Cobb, numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside service will be Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Cemetery with Rev. Ray Hudson officiating.
Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Philip Shivers, Terry Kelley, and Jansen Cobb.