Godwins Named Santa Rosa County Farm Family Of The Year
May 30, 2024
Steven Godwin and family of Jay have been the 2024 Santa Rosa County Outstanding Farm Family.
Steven and wife Rachael have three daughters: Laryn, Kylei, and Valarie. Laryn, 22, works as a CNA. Kylei, 14 is in the ninth grade at Jay High School. Valarie, 24, currently attends Florida State University.
Steven has been farming since 1995. He has a family history in farming, acquired his skills from his father and grandfather.
Today, he runs a 1,000-acre farm with the help of three family members. The Godwin family actively contributes to the community, supporting Jay High School programs and holding memberships in associations like the Florida Peanut Producers Association and Florida Farm Bureau.
Steven’s focus on cultivating quality crops, particularly peanuts, cotton, and soybeans, spans almost 30 years. He aims to expand the farm while embracing new management techniques.
Pictured: Steven Godwin and wife Rachael were presented with the 2024 Santa Rosa County Outstanding Farm Family award during the recent Santa Rosa County 57th Annual Farm Tour. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Grand Opening Set For North Escambia Stork Stock, Providing Free Essentials For Ages 0-2
May 30, 2024
The Escambia County Healthy Coalition, a local non-profit for pregnant women, new mothers, fathers, and children ages 0-2, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest resource center for North Escambia.
The new resource center, “North Escambia Stork Stock,” will be located inside the Community Health Northwest Florida-Century Pediatrics office. it will officially open on June 11.
The North Escambia Stork Stock is a result of the partnership between the Healthy Start Coalition and the Community Health NWFL-Century Pediatrics site where many local parents of young children come looking for quality health care and resources to care for their families.
“Healthy Start is so grateful to Community Health Northwest Florida/Century Pediatrics for their critical support and partnership in the launch of our North Escambia Stork Stock,” said Allyson Anderson, executive director of the Coalition. “We look forward to serving our neighbors in North Escambia so that these families enjoy the same access to critical baby supplies and life-saving equipment as those in the Greater Pensacola area, to ensure that every baby has a healthy start.”
The North Escambia Stork Stock is fit to provide families with essential baby gear including diapers, wipes, clothing, diapers, diaper bags, pack and plays for safe sleep, breastmilk storage bags for breastfeeding mothers, and baby strollers. The North Escambia Stork Stock will have the same operating hours as the Century Pediatrics office. Clients can access the center Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., with appointments strongly preferred. The site is open to Florida residents in North Escambia or established Century Pediatrics patients.
“Our commitment to North Escambia is for the long-haul and we look forward to bringing vital resources to the community for years to come.” saaid Anderson.
ECSO Commander Mark Jackson Retires After 30 Years
May 30, 2024
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Commander Mark Jackson has retired.
Jackson, a North Escambia resident, started his career with the ECSO in June of 1994 and has served in various capacities, including narcotics, street crimes, patrol, investigations, and SWAT.
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Escambia Animal Shelter Free Cat And Dog Adoptions Extended Through May 31
May 30, 2024
The animal shelter in Escambia County has extended free cat and dog adoptions through the end of the month.
Adoptions are free for cats and dogs one year or older through Friday, May 31. Puppies are available for $50 and kittens are$25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents.
“We recently partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free adoptions, but we want to give our community second chance to participate in the adoption special for the rest of the month,” said John Robinson, director for the Department of Animal Welfare. “We have over 100 dogs and nearly two dozen cats ready to go home with you today. Adopting is a great way to give a pet a new home while also making space at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center for other animals in need.”
View all adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center on 24petconnect.com.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mallory “Buck” Walker Jr
May 30, 2024
Mallory “Buck” Walker Jr, 79, of Century Florida, passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2024.
Buck was born on December 30, 1944, to the late Mallory Walker Sr. and Johnnie Walker. He was a graduate of Pensacola High School and retired from the United States postal service. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Alice McClung.
He is survived by his wife, Nora Walker; sons, Jason (Laurel), Justin (Maureen), Jeremy Walker; daughter, Mallory Walker; stepchildren, Ashley (Mike) Carnley, and Levin Faulk; sister, Judy (Ed) Norton; brothers, Billy Walker, Scott (Cindy) Walker, and Mark (Linda) Walker; and 13 grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be on Friday May 31, 2024, at Lewis Funeral Home Cornerstone Chapel 4003 Highway 4 Jay, Florida 32565, with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm and service at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow immediately at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
ECSO Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Century
May 30, 2024
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a shots fired incident Wednesday night in Century.
Deputies responded to a report of gunfire in the 200 block of Hilltop Road. A resident told deputies that they heard four to six shots outside their home and heard someone yell “where you at”. Deputies found four 9mm shell casings in the driveway at a nearby residence, and a cell phone was also located at the wood line in the backyard.
The ECSO discovered the front door on a nearby trailer was not closed all the way and cleared the residence, finding no one inside.
Deputies were unable to locate bullet holes in the trailer. A check of area hospitals did not locate a victim.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Clear Tonight, Sunny Friday
May 30, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia forecast
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Hostetler’s Heroics Help Wahoos To Second Straight Shutout Win
May 30, 2024
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos locked down their second consecutive shutout win over the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday night, riding a ninth-inning RBI single from Bennett Hostetler to a 1-0 victory.
Luis Palacios, Dale Stanavich and Matt Pushard (W, 2-1) held the Shuckers to five hits, one night after a six-hit shutout win in the series opener. The Pensacola pitching staff hasn’t allowed a run in 20.0 innings dating back to the seventh inning of their Sunday game against Tennessee.
The victory helped the Blue Wahoos climb to within 1.5 games of first-place Montgomery with 22 games to play in the first half. The Biscuits were idle in Mississippi due to rain, and will play a doubleheader on Thursday. It marked Biloxi’s ninth consecutive loss, tying a franchise record.
Palacios worked 6.0 scoreless innings, scattering four hits and striking out two. Dale Stanavich was impressive in his Double-A debut, striking out three batters in 1.1 innings. Pushard entered with two on and one out in the eighth, working out of the jam to keep the game scoreless to the ninth.
Paul McIntosh led off the ninth inning with a double against Adam Seminaris (L, 0-2), who to that point had turned in 3.0 hitless frames in relief of starter Shane Smith. Two batter later, Hostetler grounded a single to left field that scored McIntosh for a 1-0 Blue Wahoos lead.
Pushard retired the Shuckers in order in the ninth to complete Pensacola’s second shutout win in a row.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series in Biloxi on Thursday. First pitch from Shuckers Ballpark is scheduled for 6:35 p.m
Free Sports Physicals For Tate, Northview Athletes June 8 At Andrews
May 29, 2024
Free pre-participation physical exams will be provided for Tate and Northview high school students by Baptist Health Care and the Andrews Institute.
The exams will be conducted at the Andrews Institute, 1040 Gulf Breeze Parkway only for students participating in FHSAA sanctioned sports.
For Tate athletes, the physicals will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m.
For Northview athletes, the physicals will be held Saturday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m.
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Cynthia Michelle Jay
May 29, 2024
Mrs. Cynthia Michelle Jay, age 55, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2024, in Mobile, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL.
She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She loved her animals, and enjoyed watching westerns and Alabama Football. She was known for being a Disney and Elvis Presley collector.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bobby” McCall.
She is survived by her mother, Faye (Joe) Collins, of Orange Beach, AL; three sons, Michael (Holly) McCurdy, of Flomaton, AL; Chris (Stormie) McCurdy, of Atmore, AL; Jonathan (Brandy) McCurdy, of Pollard, AL; one brother, Robert (Shannon) McCall, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Robert, Gabriel, Marina, Chloe, Tristan, Wiley, two nieces, Ashlynn McCall, Kyleigh McCall, one nephew, Blake McCall, other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held Monday, June 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Pastor Farron Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.