Patchy Fog Overnight; Low Around 60
April 25, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Fields Of Faith: Community Worship Service Held At Northview High
April 25, 2024
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a spring Fields of Faith on a cold Wednesday night in Northview’s 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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Update: Missing Alabama Teen Located
April 25, 2024
UPDATE: THIS MISSING TEEN HAS BEEN LOCATED.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a missing child alert for a 17-year-old last seen in Monroe County, Alabama
Jayda Hammonds was last seen in the Burnt Corn, Alabama, area northeast of Monroeville on April 21.
ALEA said she may be traveling to an unknown location in Texas. According to her mother, she is from Flomaton and was living with a relative in Burnt Corn.
She was last seen wearing a blue shirt and red sweatpants. She is described as a 5-foot 3-inch tall, 180-pound white female with brown eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (251) 575-2963 or their local law enforcement agency.
63 New Members Inducted Into Northview High Beta Club
April 25, 2024
Wednesday afternoon, 63 students were inducted into the National Beta Club at Northview High School.
- Addison Classen
- Addison Eicher
- Addison Miller
- Allison Yoder
- Amanda Fernandez
- Amberly Dunn
- Amy Floyd
- Andrew Brown
- Asher Creighton
- Ashley Gleason
- Ashton Covan
- Ayden Crabtree
- Braden Glick
- Brielle Garcia
- Bryce Stabler
- Caley Deharsh
- Cameron Bodiford
- Camden Borelli
- Camryn Langham
- Christian Caraway
- Claire Amerson
- Cody Geneux
- Crimson Davis
- Daviona Randolph
- Evin Matlock
- Hallie Emmons
- Hayden Gipson
- Jackson Bridges
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Kate Stinson
- Kathryn Beasley
- Kaylee Long
- Kinley Knowles
- Kira Reed
- Keeli Knighten
- Kelan Jurey
- Kylie Langham
- Lacie Kittrell
- Laura Laborde
- Lexi Smallwood
- Lilly Smallwood
- Lori Hall
- Luke Chavers
- Maddie Driskell
- Macy Miller
- Madeleine Atallah
- Maggie Stewart
- Makayla Plato
- Makenzie Levins
- Maria Valeria Franco
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Mary Elizabeth Oliver
- Mikayla McAnally
- Morgan Driver
- Olivia Doyle
- Olivia Hall
- Payton Daw
- Presley Johnson
- Samantha Minchew
- Stevi Cofield
- Tierany White
- Tyler Gilmore
- Xyria Martin
The National Beta Club’s purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students”.
Pictured: New Beta Club members at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Travis Randolph Lowry, Sr.
April 25, 2024
Travis Randolph Lowry, Sr. passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 75. He was owner/operator of Atmore Diesel Service and was known nationally for his diesel mechanic skills. He loved to barter his services to help those less fortunate. He was an avid hunter and conservationist. Travis was a humble man who loved to help those in need and he loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Cassie Lowry; six brothers, Clifton Lowry, H. H. Lowry (Buggs), Boss Lowry, John Lowry, Nathan Lowry, and Albert Lowry; and one great-grandchild, Byron Buck Sexton.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Lowry; three sons, Steven (Eleanor) Livings of Cantonment, FL, Randy Travis (Stacey) Lowry, Jr. of Brewton, AL. and Dereck Lowry of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Shennon Lambeth of Flomaton, AL. and Melinda Lowry of Brewton, AL; three brothers, Sammy (Jeanette) Lowry of Jay, FL, Curt (Lavelle) Lowry of Jay, FL. and Frank (Melinda) Lowry of Jay, FL; five sisters, Martha (Bobby) Boutwell of Jay, FL, Sandy Holt of Flomaton, AL, Elaine (Tim) Fendley of Milton, FL, Mary (Troy) Baggett of Brewton, AL. and Debbie (David) Walther of Jay, FL; 11 grandchildren, Colt, Dakota, Cody, Emily, Logan, Jill, Houston, William, Savannah, Trevor and Sam; eight great-grandchildren, Carson, Raylin, Rayne, Kai, Samuel, Steven, Rye, and Emerlee; a special sister-in-law, Sharon (Belva) Thompson, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services will be announced at a later time.
Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blue Wahoos School Shuckers On Education Day
April 25, 2024
The Blue Wahoos created a textbook win Wednesday on Education Day.
With lefthander Luis Palacios delivering a turnaround performance, working six scoreless innings and allowing just two hits, the Blue Wahoos got enough timely hits and stellar relief pitching in a crisp 5-0 victory against the Biloxi Shuckers.
A crowd of 3,002, comprised mostly of elementary school students from schools across the region, enjoyed a special matinee game as the school calendar year winds down.
“With so many kids there, you want to make sure they have a good time and you do the best with yourself so they have a good experience,” said Palacios, 23, a Venezuela native, who is working to complete his own high school degree while learning English through the Miami Marlins education program for international players.
He spoke with aid from the Marlins’ Colleen Mitchell, the team’s director of player care and service.
“I’ve also returned to my high school studies with the goal of graduating by the end of year,” said Palacios, acquired by the Marlins as an International free agent in 2016. “So it was really special having all those kids (Wednesday) and having them enjoy watching what we do.”
After Biloxi’s second batter in the game, Mike Boeve, drove a pitch to the base of the right field wall that bounced free from right fielder Tanner Allen for a triple, Palacios settled into a groove. He retired the next 14 batters he faced in order and the Blue Wahoos built a 3-0 lead.
It was a far different outing for Palacios from his previous two starts, in which he allowed a combined 17 hits and 11 runs while being unable to get into the sixth inning.
“I feel really good,” he said afterward. “We worked and prepared for this and it’s always great when you’re able to execute the way you planned for.
“I think for me it’s always about maintaining a positive attitude and going out there and ready to attack batters and that is what I did today.”
At the plate, the Blue Wahoos (8-9) quickly got the schoolkids excited. Tanner Allen led off the first inning with a single. Paul McIntosh followed with a run- scoring double. Joe Mack, who just joined the team Sunday, delivered a run-scoring single.
In the third inning, Zach Zubia wowed the crowd with a booming home run over the left field wall. The ball traveled an estimated 407 feet and excited his bat at 104 mph.
In the eighth inning, Jacob Berry continued his progression with a leadoff double. Shane Sasaki walked and Cody Morissette hit a two-out, two-run single.
Three Blue Wahoos relievers followed Palacios as Matt Pushard, Adam Laskey and Austin Roberts followed with scoreless innings.
The series will now shift back to evening games as the Blue Wahoos take a 2-0 series lead against the Shuckers (10-8) into Thursday night’s game.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Thursday, 6:05 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
PROMOTION: Mullet Thursday. The Blue Wahoos will wear the Pensacola Mullets uniforms, taking on their alternate identity.
Fields Of Faith Spring Event Tonight At Northview High School
April 24, 2024
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fields of Faith spring event at Northview High School Wednesday night, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Admission is free; the public is encouraged to attend.
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.
Pictured: A November 2023 Fields of Faith Event at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
2-Month-Old Passes Away Following Escambia County Wreck
April 24, 2024
A two-month-old infant critically injured in a crash late Tuesday night in Escambia County has passed away, the Florida Highway Patrol reported lat Wednesday afternoon.
FHP said their traffic homicide investigators will take control of the investigation.
FHP said two passenger vehicles collided about 10:30 p.m. when one backed out of a driveway on West Jackson Street near Fitzgerald Street.
The 2-month-old girl was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. FHP said she was not properly restrained.
The adults involved in the collision suffered non-life threatening injuries.
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ECSO Deputy Involved In Chain Reaction Crash On Highway 29
April 24, 2024
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a chain reaction crash involving four vehicles Wednesday morning on Highway 29.
The driver of a Kia apparently collided with another vehicle, pushing into in the rear of the deputy’s vehicle. The ECSO cruiser then bumped into a work van.
The crash happened just after 8 a.m. on Highway 29 just south of Tate School Road.
The deputy was sent to an urgent care facility for evaluation, and two other people were transported by Escambia County EMS to area hospitals.
The crash closed northbound Highway 29 for the investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a chain reaction crash
Updated: Two Stab Each Other Outside Atmore Tractor Supply Company Store In Ongoing Dispute
April 24, 2024
Two young men, both about 19-years-old and from Atmore, were stabbed Tuesday afternoon outside the Tractor Supply Company store in Atmore. Police say they pulled knives on each other.
It happened about 12:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the Tractor Supply on Lindberg Avenue.
“These two young men who had been having issues over something that one of them said about the other’s family — they met in the parking lot. From there, it became basically a fist fight,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said. From there, both men then stabbed each other.
“One of them walked off and ended up collapsing inside Tractor Supply while the other one collapsed in the parking lot,” McMann said.
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Both were airlifted to area trauma centers, McMann said. An update on their conditions was not available.
Investigators were seen searching two vehicles for evidence in the parking lot related to the incident.
Across the street, Escambia County High School was placed into a “secure perimeter lockdown”, according to the school.
“It’s kind of an out of the ordinary type thing. But again, this was between two individuals who were having an ongoing issue with each other just happened to meet up at the same place at the same time,” McMann added, stressing that there was no ongoing danger to the public.
“The safety and security of our Team Members and customers is our top priority. We immediately alerted the appropriate authorities about this incident and will continue to work closely with them on this matter for any support we can provide. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this most unfortunate situation,” Tractor Supply Director of Public Relations Tricia Whittemore told NorthEscambia.com.
Further details have not been released as the investigation continues.
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