Three Now Qualified, One Prefiled For Century Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
As of Thursday, three candidates have qualified and one has pre-filed for a special election to select two new Century town council members.
Shelisa McCall is now qualified for Council Seat 3, which she currently holds on an interim basis. Evelyn Webber has prefiled for Seat 3, meaning she must complete the qualification process to appear on the ballot.
Alicia Johnson and Eddie Hammond qualified for Council Seat 4. Johnson was appointed on an interim basis to the seat in January.
Qualifying is open until noon Friday, February 24, at the Supervisor of Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place in Pensacola.
The special general election will be held on Tuesday, March 28. If three or more candidates qualify for either of the seats, a special primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 14. The qualification fee is $50, and candidates must be registered voters living in the Century town limits.
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Mark Your Calendars: Food Distribution Set For March 11 In Gonzalez
February 24, 2023
A food distribution is set for Saturday, March 11 in Gonzalez.
The distribution will begin at 8 a.m. and continue while supplies last at the Gonzalez United Methodist church. Vehicles can begin lining up at 7:30 a.m., and organizers say there will be enough food for at least 300 families.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed getting out into the community and being able to help our friends in District 1 get what they need”, said Rep. Michelle Salzman. “Along with Farm Share and the Gonzalez United Methodist Church, these events have become an amazing asset to help us provide food once every quarter to this part of the county that needs it so much. Especially with prices rising as they have been, it’s comforting to know that we’ve helped ensure some food on their tables every few months.”
‘“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.’,” said Gonzalez United Methodist Church Pastor Andy Perry, quoting Matthew 25:40. “As a Church, we cannot live isolated from our community. Rather, what Jesus and even the season of Lent reminds us of is that we are to be truly engaged in caring for those who do not have the means that many others have. Being involved in this food distribution allows us to engage and connect with the people in North Escambia county in a very real and tangible way, as the hands and feet of Jesus to help our neighbor. This is truly an opportunity to fulfill the commandment: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’.”
The food distribution is intended to provide supplemental help for families who may be struggling through a hard time.
The distribution will be made possible by Farm Share, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Commissioner Steven Barry, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Kevin Stephens with ECUA District 5, International Paper, the Marine Corps League, Gonzalez United Methodist Church, Aaron Erskine, Thompson Trucking, and other community partners.
Pictured: A food distribution at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church last November. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Highs Around 80 Continue Through The Weekend
February 24, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Inmate Stabbed At Escambia County (AL) Jail
February 24, 2023
An Escambia County (AL) Detention Center inmate is recovering after being stabbed Thursday.
Sheriff Heath Jackson said one inmate was stabbed in the chest at the Brewton jail. He was transported to an area hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Mobile.
“He is stable and expected to recover,” Jackson told NorthEscambia.com.
Further details were not released, and the investigation is continuing.
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Northview Knocks Off T.R. Miller 13-12 With Gilmore’s Walk-Off Triple (With Gallery)
February 24, 2023
The Northview Chiefs defeated the T.R. Miller Tigers 13-12 Thursday night in Bratt on a walk-off triple from Emma Gilmore.
Gilmore tripled on a 0-2 count in the bottom of the seventh.
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Gilmore lead the Chiefs in the plate, going 3-4 at the plate with four RBIs. Chloe Ragdale was 2-4 with 2 RBIs. Northview also had hits from Jamison Gilman, Brookes, Allison Flowers and Mary-Clayton Dawson.
Aubrey Stuckey led off for the Chiefs in the circle, allowing two runs on five hits while walking one and striking out one. Gilmore pitch two and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out two. Gilman allowed five hits and nine runs while striking out one.
The Chiefs will travel to Jay Friday at 6 p.m.
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FFA Week: Drive Your Tractor To School Day (With Photo Gallery)
February 24, 2023
Jay High School held their annual “Drive Your Tractor To School Day!” on Thursday.
It’s an annual part of the Jay FFA’s celebration of National FFA Week.
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Karyn Michele Treadway
February 24, 2023
Karyn Michele Treadway, 68, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on February 21, 2023 at Covenant Care Center for Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital with her family by her side. Michele was born July 7, 1954 in Macon, Georgia and was the first child of her parents Ronald and Florence Barre’, who have preceded her in death.
As the oldest of 5 children, she loved her role as big sister and had a special, unique relationship with each of her siblings. Kevin, her youngest brother, was soon followed by Chris, making Michele the older sister of two boys (which may explain why she was so tough). She was happy to share her 7th birthday with her first sister, Andrea, her youngest sister, Kelly, was born on Valentine’s Day and was always her baby. The family settled in Milton, Florida in the 1960s. Michele graduated from Milton High School in 1972 where she met many of the friends that she remained close with until her passing.
Michele met and fell in love with Dennis Treadway, whom she married on Pensacola beach in 1981 and they remained married until her death. They share two children, Shea and Keelan, who were her pride and joy. Michele’s training as an older sister prepared her to be a natural, loving mother and grandmother which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Michele was a talented artist whose artist abilities were not limited to the canvas. She could sew her own clothes, write beautiful calligraphy, decorate a bakery-style cake, and the list goes on. Anyone who knew Michele knew that she was an absolutely phenomenal cook. She loved food and it was evident in every delicious meal that she prepared. Any visit to her house consisted of a welcoming smile, good food, and great conversation.
Her true happy place was at her home in East Hill. You could find her trying a new recipe, listening to music, working in her garden, watching birds, or just enjoying time with her loved ones. We hope her new home is filled with as much joy as her earthly home was.
Michele is survived by her husband, Dennis of almost 42 years; her two children, Shea Treadway and Keelan Treadway; 2 grandchildren; Mason Kaetzel and Lucca Kaetzel; her siblings; Kevin Barre’, Chris Barre’, Andrea (Barre’) Ellis, Kelly (Barre’) Townsend; nieces Katie (Ellis) Cain, Danielle (Barre’) Sleeper, Mattie Barrie, Summer (Claxton) Sowers, and Amber Treadway; nephews; Brandon Penton, Ben Ellis, and Samuel Treadway; and many other extended family and friends. Michele will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Chapel located at 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533 at between 1 and 2 PM on February 25 with a reception to follow at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you plant flowers, share a good meal, share a memory of Michele or consider donating to The International Crane Foundation in her honor.
Circle K Planned For Highway 95A, Quintette Road
February 23, 2023
Plans were filed Tuesday with Escambia County Building Services for a new Circle K in Quintette.
The 5,200 square foot Circle K would be located on 2.31 acres at 2000 North Highway 95A, with driveway access from both Highway 95A and East Quintette Road.
The plans must first go to the Escambia County Development Review Committee before reaching the building permit stage.
Man Charged With Breaking Into Car Outside Local Business
February 23, 2023
A man was recently charged after breaking into a vehicle outside a Century business when they would not answer the door, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyler Gregory Qualls, 21, was charged with felony burglary of an unoccupied vehicle.
Qualls allegedly knocked on the side door of a business in the 8000 block of North Century Boulevard, but the victim inside did not answer. He then went to the front door, banged on the door and began talking to the video doorbell, according to the ECSO. He then got into the victim’s vehicle, and she called 911.
Deputies arrived to find the driver’s door of the victim’s vehicle open and Qualls looking through the paperwork inside, an arrest report states. The deputy noted that he was familiar with Qualls and knew that he was homeless without a vehicle.
Qualls remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $4,000.
Womack Throws No-Hitter As Tate Aggies Beat Crestview
February 23, 2023
Peyton Womack threw a no-hitter as the Tate Aggies beat Crestview 6-0 in seven innings Wednesday night at Tate.
Kate Balagbagan went 2-2 with two RBIs to lead the Aggies at the plate. Womack, Amburleigh Laird, Kara Wine, Charli Vinson, and Olivea Latner each added a hit.
The Aggies will travel to Escambia on Tuesday.