Here’s How To Order Your Four Free At-home COVID Tests
January 19, 2022
Every household in the United States can order four free COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
To order the tests, visit www.covidtests.gov, or just skip ahead to the actual order form at the U.S. Postal Service website.
The tests are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR, and provide results in about 30 minutes.
According to the CDC, you should take an at-home test:
- If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
- At least five days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or
- When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
A phone number will be announced soon to order the tests for those without internet access.
EREC Crews Complete Winter Storm Power Restoration Duties In The Carolinas
January 19, 2022
Crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative have completed winter storm power restoration duties in the Carolinas.
With up to about five inches of snow of the ground Sunday, they worked to restore power to Broad River Electric Cooperative members. On Monday and into Tuesday, they worked to assist members of Newberry Electric Cooperative in Newberry, South Carolina.
Pictured: EREC crews worked to repair winter storm damage in South Carolina. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Family Math Night At Beulah Middle School
January 19, 2022
Beulah Middle School will hold a Family Math Night on January 25 from 5:30 until 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
Dinner will be served; parents are asked to RSVP on the school website so plenty of pizza can be ordered.
There will be math games, prizes, refreshment, family fun and a chance to learn about accelerated math courses.
New Members Named To Escambia Extension Council
January 19, 2022
The Escambia County Commission has appointed three individuals to the Escambia County Extension Council.
Appointed for a two year-term were:
- Linda Crews of Century
- Mollie Taylor of Pensacola
- James Hall of Pensacola
And two members rotated off the county. They are:
- Anne Peterson of Century
- Carol Tanksley of Pensacola
The individuals appointed were nominated by a committee and selected by the Escambia County Extension Council and reside in the zones for which they are nominated and are known to have an interest and concern for programs of Escambia County Extension. The persons appointed have an interest in and concern for the agricultural, family and consumer sciences (home economics), and youth programs of extension; in developing the rural and urban sections; and in developing the county and its resources.
Members may serve no more than two consecutive terms and rotate off the council for at least two years before becoming eligible to serve again.
FHP Working To Positively Identify Victim Of Fiery Crash Near Century
January 18, 2022
The Florida Highway Patrol is turning to DNA and medical records to make a positive identification following a fiery single vehicle crash west of Century that claimed a life early Tuesday morning.
The crash happened about 5:50 a.m. on West Highway 4 just west of Tedder Road, less than a quarter mile from the Escambia Fire Rescue station in Byrneville.
The silver car was westbound on Highway 4 when it left the roadway and crashed head-on into a large tree about 5:50 a.m. After colliding with the tree, the vehicle became engulfed in fire killing the driver, according to FHP.
FHP has identified a possible family member and contacted that person, but they must await confirmation using DNA and dental records, according to Lt. Jason King. That process may take several days.
The Century and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Bond Revoked For Child Abuse, Battery Suspect After Another Arrest
January 18, 2022
Bond has been revoked for a Century man charged with child abuse and the battery of his wife.
Joshua Shane Thompson, 30, was charged with battery in a domestic violence situation and child abuse. He was released from jail on November 12 after posting a $7,000 bond.
Thompson allegedly grabbed his wife around the throat and attempted to choke her during an argument, according to an arrest report. He then pulled her to the ground by the her hair while she was holding a young child and threatened to shoot her, the report continues. The victim stated she never saw a gun.
He was arrested on a new battery charge in late November. One of his wife’s relatives told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that he shoved and punched her during the original incident. He was released on an additional $2,000 bond.
The State Attorney’s Office filed a motion to revoke Thompson’s bond, which was granted by Judge Charles P. Young last Friday.
Ernest Ward Middle School Names Science Fair Winners
January 18, 2022
Winners have been announced in the recent Ernest Ward Middle School Science Fair.
The students are:
Sixth Grade
- 1st place – Jackson Sellers, “H20 in Wood”
- 2nd place – Christian Roberts, “Flower vs. Flower”
- 3rd place – Gavin Switzer, “A Burning Question”
Seventh Grade
- 1st place – Michael Brazwell, “Hover Board”
- 2nd place – Jace Portwood, “Mother Nature Purifier”
- 3rd place – Addison Parsons, “Which Cleaner Works Best?”
For additional photos, click here.
Each winner is eligible to participate in the West Panhandle Regional Science & Engineering Fair on January 31.
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This Is Who Won Over $49,000 For Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold At The Grey Goose In Davisville
January 18, 2022
We now know who won over $49,000 after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket at a North Escambia liquor store.
The quick pick ticket sold at Grey Goose Liquors on the state line at 11330 Highway 97 in Davisville was four winning tickets sold for the December 17 drawing and was worth $49,350.14.
The winning ticket was sold to Kenneth Lee Freeman of Brewton, according to the Florida Lottery. The other winning tickets were sold in Orlando, Punta Gorda and Miami.
The 227 tickets matching four numbers won $140 each. Another 7,748 tickets matching three numbers are worth $11.50 each, and 81,608 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
The winning numbers for the December 17 drawing were 02-18-21-33-36.
Grace Fellowship Offering Upward Sports Flag Football And Cheerleading Program
January 18, 2022
Grace Fellowship in Atmore will be hosting an Upward Sports flag football and cheerleading league, and an early bird registration rate is available through this week.
This spring, they will offer flag football and cheerleading for grades K-6. Practices will be held on Thursday afternoons and evenings from March 24-May 12, and games will be played on Saturday mornings April 9-May 14.
“This is not in competition with anyone else but simply an alternative to allow kids to have something to do that isn’t revolving around a screen,” said Youth Pastor Jonathan McMath from Grace Fellowship. “Our hope is that through this program kids can break down barriers and build up relationships with one another while also learning basic skills in sports.”
The early bird registration cost is $89 until January 22, then increasing to $99. The deadline to register is February 5. The cost includes uniforms and other necessities.
To register, click or tap here. For more information, call (251) 368-4463.
Man Revived With Narcan, Charged With DUI And Child Neglect After Highway 29 Crash
January 17, 2022
A Pensacola man was charged with several felony offenses after a trooper used Narcan to revive him after a traffic crash on Highway 29 atKingsfield Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol charged 39-year old William Hawthorne with driving under the influence with property damage, child neglect, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
A trooper arrived at a wreck about 11 a.m. Saturday to find Hawthorne to be unconscious behind the wheel, turning blue in the back and with agonal breath, FHP said. The trooper administered Narcan, with Hawthorne responding quickly, regaining consciousness.
A 6-year old girl was in the vehicle with Hawthorne at the time of the crash, according to a crash report.
FHP said a white Ford pickup was stopped southbound on Highway 29 at Kingsfield, waiting for a green light. Hawthorne was traveling south on Highway 29 and collided with the trailer hitch on the pickup, troopers said.
The driver of the pickup, a 77-year old Pensacola man, was not injuried.