NEP 6U Gold Wins Gospel Projects T-ball World Series; NEP Blue Takes Second
June 27, 2023
The NEP 6U Gold team took first place in the Gospel Projects T-ball World Series, and the NEP 6U Blue team took second place. NEP’s Roman Hall was home run champion with nine total homers in the tournament, six of which were grand slams. NEP’s Malcolm Lewis had two home runs, while Ace Morgan and Easton Bairefield had one home run each. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Two Arson Counts After Two Fires At The Same House
June 27, 2023
A local man has been charged with arson in connection with a structure fire in Atmore.
John Edward Norwood, 38, was charged with two counts of arson second degree.
The Atmore fire and police department responded at 5:50 p.m. last Tuesday to a fire at a vacant residence at 165 South Road. The fire and police departments were called back to another structure fire at the same home at 7:15 a.m. last Thursday..
“Witness accounts placed Norwood on the property at the time the fire started,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said. “Responding officers were able to set a perimeter and Norwood was taken into custody a short time later.”
Norwood remained in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton Tuesday morning where he was being held without bond.
Ivan Ramer
June 27, 2023
Ivan Ramer, age 72, passed away on June 26, 2023 at his home in Poarch, AL. He was born on April 2, 1951 in Escambia County, AL. He was a member of Poarch Baptist Church. Ivan was an avid dog hunter and wrestling fan. He was a Correctional Officer with Alabama Department of Corrections. He served in the Army National Guard for twenty-five years before retiring. During his career in service, he served during Operation Desert Storm. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis Ramer and Zulean Hadley Morris and his grandparents, Jim and Leona Ramer, and Arch and Mamie Hadley. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vera Ramer; his son, Timothy (Tara) Ramer of Robinsonville, AL; his daughter, Ginger (Doug) Murphy of Martinville, AL; his siblings, Randy (Patti) Ramer of Moss Point, MS and Linda Ramer of Loganville, GA; his half- sister, Sharon Etheridge of Rabun, AL; his grandchildren: Jordan Redditt, Katie DeZeno, Raeven Ramer, River Ramer, Cale Ramer, Colt Ramer, Brooklyn Ramer, Cameron Murphy, Cassidy Murphy, Callie Murphy and Carlie Murphy along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roger Grandstaff and Bro. William “Bubba” Rolin
officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Odom, Ronald Rolin, Dempsey Rolin, Ronnie Rolin, Mitchell Rolin and Lucas Andrews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to SouthernCare Hospice especially to his nurse, Jennifer Haskew and his special hunting friends, Ronnie Jackson,
Don Jackson, Udell Sheffield and Jack Knowles.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Traffic On Highway 29 In Century Set For Big Shift On Tuesday In $4.7 Million Project
June 26, 2023
Big changes are scheduled to happen Tuesday in the Highway 29 construction zone, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
All traffic on Highway 29 between Hatties Boulevard and East Cottage street will be shifted to one outside lane in each direction. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction for approximately 30-45 days as crews perform drainage improvements.
The switch may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
The total project has an anticipated completion target date in January 2024. FDOT will also upgrade traffic signals, drainage structures, pavement markings, and driveways, while also improving curb ramps and sidewalks to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Pictured: Lane closures on Highway 29 in Century as seen recently. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FHP: McDavid Girl, 16, Causes Perdido Key Crash Seriously Injuring Motorcyclist
June 26, 2023
Troopers say a 16-year old McDavid girl was responsible for causing a three vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist Sunday morning on Perdido Key.
The 16-year old was driving her Dodge Dart east on Perdido Key Drive near Sharp Reef Drive about 10 a.m. when traffic started to slow; she rear-ended a BMW motorcycle driven by a 72-year old Gulf Shores man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The force of the impact then pushed the motorcycle forward into the rear of a Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 48-year old woman from Pensacola. The motorcyclist, who was wearing full protective gear, was airlifted to an area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, FHP said.
The 16-year old, her 15-year old passenger, and those in the Malibu were not injured.
FHP cited the McDavid girl for careless driving.
The crash closed Perdido Key Driver for a period of time.
NWE 10U Wins Gulf Coast Recreation Classic All-Star Tournament
June 26, 2023
Northwest Escambia won the 10U championship Saturday in the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic All-Star Tournament. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunday Midday Winning $14K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
June 26, 2023
Someone is over $14,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket on Nine Mile Road.
The ticket sold at the Tom Thumb (Cumberland Farms) at 5901 West Nine Mile Road was one of four winning tickets in Sunday’s midday drawing and is worth $14,361.68. The other winning tickets were sold in Clearwater, Miami and Tallahassee.
The 85 tickets matching four numbers won $109 each. Another 2,573 tickets matching three numbers are worth $10 each, and 25,251 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Sunday’s midday winning numbers were 7-18-19-28-35.
NAS Pensacola, Local Law Enforcement Conducting Exercise On Tuesday
June 26, 2023
NAS Pensacola and local emergency services will hold a training exercise on Tuesday.
NAS Pensacola Security Forces, Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Fire Rescue, LifeFlight and volunteer service members will take part in the exercise beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The exercise should not affect normal base operations, including base access, although individuals accessing the air station could expect delays at the facility’s gates.
NAS Pensacola Installation Training Team Coordinator Trent Hathaway said the importance of exercises such as this is to prepare installation and partner first responders on joint tactics and procedures.
“Law enforcement and first responders are often put in the line of danger – it’s inherent with the nature of their jobs,” he said. “This joint training involves all actions first responders must go through, and to conduct a training exercise such as this with area first responders enhances the capability for our NSF to respond to any issue at any time.”
Heat Advisory Continues
June 26, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for the entire area until 8 p.m. Monday and again Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Florida Average Gas Prices Drop
June 26, 2023
Florida gas prices dropped about six cents on average last week to $3.35 per gallon.
In North Escambia, a low of $3.19 was available Sunday night at a Highway 29 station, while Pensacola prices were as low as $2.99 at the warehouse clubs.
“Florida gas prices have fallen about 12 cents per gallon throughout the past two weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Low oil prices have enabled gas prices to remain well below year-ago levels. However, strong demand has created some volatility throughout the past month. Even if gas prices bounce higher again soon, Independence Day road trippers will pay much less at the pump than they did last year.”
NorthEscambia.com photo.