Photo: Summer Storms
June 4, 2018
Storm clouds roll over Ernest Ward Middle School on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill Sunday afternoon.
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FDOT Traffic Delays This Week
June 4, 2018
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road)- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Saturday, June 9 as follows:
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new center bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations. U.S. 29 lane restrictions are Monday through Saturday.
- North Palafox Street will be closed to thru traffic between 9 Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road from 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 11. This area will be open to local traffic only. The closure will enable crews to place drainage pipes across the roadway at Chauncey Street in association with the U.S. 29 widening project. Local traffic will utilize 9 Mile Road, Chandler Street, and 9 1/2 Mile Road. Thru traffic will be directed to U.S. 29
- U.S. 29 Resurfacing between U.S. 90 and Muscogee Road - Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 north and southbound, from Muscogee Road to West 9 ½ Mile Road, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7 as crews pave the roadway.
· I-10 / U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- The following traffic impacts are planned on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7:
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- Alternating lane closures on I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound.
- The U.S. 29 on-ramps to I-10 eastbound will be intermittently closed. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
- Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound exit ramp to U.S. 29 north and south (Exit 10).
· U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7 as crews perform construction activities.
· U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road – Alternating and intermittent lane closures from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7 as crews perform paving operations.
· U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Intersection improvement at County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road)- To help minimize traffic impacts, much of the construction work will take place behind a low-profile concrete barrier wall. No lane closures will be allowed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, no lane closures will be scheduled during special school events.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road –Alternating lane closures on Salt Grass Drive, Foxtail Loop, and Bell Ridge Drive near Nine Mile Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. the week of Monday, June 4 as crews perform paving operations. Traffic flaggers will be on site to direct drivers through the work zone.
· U.S. 29 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek- Traffic will be reduced to one lane over Canoe Creek and Mitchel Creek, about ten miles north of S.R. 97, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 11 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.
· U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Temporary Lane Closure- There will be intermittent southbound lane closures on Mobile Highway from New Warrington Road to Edison Avenue 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 as crews perform maintenance activities.
Santa Rosa County:
- S.R. 87 Routine Maintenance at Holley Point Road- Drivers will encounter southbound lane restrictions at Holley Point Road in Navarre from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2 as crews perform sidewalk maintenance.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7 as crews perform construction activities.
- S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road – Intermittent lane shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the week of Monday, June 4 between Eglin Air Force Base boundary and two miles south of the Yellow River as crews pave. Additionally, traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is complete.
- I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – Alternating lane closures on I-10, from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday. June 3 through Friday, June 8 as crews widen the roadway. In addition, alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange, will also be encountered as crews reconstruct the travel lanes.
- U.S. 90 over White River Bridge Cathodic Protection- There will be southbound lane restrictions from west of Woodbine Road to White River Bridge from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 as crews continue construction activities.
- S.R. 281 (Garcon Point Bridge) Routine Bridge Maintenance over East Bay – Drivers will encounter lane restrictions on the Garcon Point Bridge over East Bay, about one mile north of U.S. 98, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.
- S.R. 87 Utility Operations- Drivers can expect lane restrictions in two locations on S.R. 87 as crews perform overhead utility work:
- The northbound outside lane south of Howard Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 4.
- The southbound, outside lane between Howard Street and Hunter Street will be closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
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A Little Relief From The Humidity, But Not The Heat
June 4, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Bratt Elementary Fifth Grade Awards
June 4, 2018
Bratt Elementary School presented the following year-end awards to students in the fifth grade:
Honor Roll (A’s and B’s all year)
- Ayden Atallah
- Kinslee Coker
- Ashton Covan
- Beau Daw
- Noah Faulkner
- Aliyah Fountain
- Taliyah Johnson
- Kamryn Langham
- Michael McGhee
- Adannaya Mondaca
- Bryce Stabler
- Jayden White
Academic Achievement Award ( All A/s all year)
- Colton Criswell
- JaCee Dortch
- Jamison Gilman
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Maggie Scott
- Zakyla Smith
Progress Award (Most improvement during the year)
- Troy Ard
- Noah Fehr
- Abbie Hardy
- Cole Hughes
- Sophia Morris
- Brayden Reaves
- Jaden Satterwhite
Outstanding Attendance (5 or less check in/out or absences)
- Troy Ard
- Beau Daw
- Cole Hughes
- Taliyah Johnson
- Kamryn Langham
- Michael Patrick
- Sean Ray
Perfect Attendance
- Irmani Dixon
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Christopher Weber
Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship
- Troy Ard
- Beau Daw
- Aliyah Fountain
- Derek Kinley
- Justin Kinley
- Colpy Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Zakyla Smith
Spelling Bee
- JaCee Dortch
Century Lions Club
- Ally Richardson
Cox Hero Award
- Landon Hawthorne
Walnut Hill Ruritan
- Aliyah Fountain
Shining Star
- Laura Laborde
Student of the Year
- Colton Criswell
Presidential Achievement
- Kinslee Coker
- Ashton Covan
- Beau Daw
- Noah Faulkner
- Taliyah Johnson
- Kamryn Langham
- Adannaya Mondaca
- Zakyla Smith
- Bryce Stabler
Presidential Excellence
- Colton Criswell
- Jamison Gilman
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- JaCee Dortch
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Maggie Scott
Outstanding Citizenship
- Cole Hughes
- Markavia Johnson
- Ja’mya Thomas
- JayCee Vernon
Get Free Tech Help At The Molino And Century Libraries
June 4, 2018
Library patrons can receive free tech help at the libraries in Molino and Century.
Molino Branch Library
Need help learning how to use your computer, smartphone or other tech item? The Molino branch of the West Florida Library is offering local basic technology helps for free.
At the Molino Branch Library, patrons can register to receive up to 30 minutes of individual technology help on Wednesdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find email, increase computer knowledge, improve skills with a smart phone, learn how to download e-books and more. Call (850) 435-1760 to reserve a session.
Century Branch Library
The Century Branch Library is offerend “hands on help” with device and computer related tasks on Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
Alabama Death Row Inmate Dead In Apparent Suicide
June 4, 2018
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating an apparent suicide of a death row inmate reported Sunday at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore.
Prison officials found Jeffery Lynn Borden, 57, hanging by a bed sheet in his cell at approximately 2:30 a.m. during a security check. Borden was pronounced deceased at 3 a.m.
Borden was sentenced to death for the 1993 capital murder of his wife, Cheryl Borden, and her father, Roland Harris, in Jefferson County.
Borden’s remains were turned over to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.
AAA: Gas Prices Trickle Lower
June 4, 2018
The summer driving season is in full swing, and it opened with the most expensive gas prices in four years. Fortunately, those prices at the pump are beginning to trickle lower, according to AAA.
Gas prices in Florida declined 4 cents last week. The state average of $2.87 is 14 cents more than a month ago and 49 cents more than this time last year. The average price per gallon was $2.86 in Escambia County.
“Gas prices could drop 10-15 cents, based on recent oil price declines,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The discount will not happen overnight, because it usually takes a couple weeks for shifts like this to play out at the pump. However, any downward potential would be wiped out if futures prices suddenly bounce higher.”
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Curtis Morris
June 4, 2018
Curtis Morris passed away Friday, June 1st, 2018 at home in Cantonment Florida. He is preceded in death by his, parents George and Bama (Harrell) Morris, along with two brothers George Junior Morris and Buddy Morris and a sister Earline (Morris) Diamond.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth (Wilson) Morris. They would have been married for 53 years June 4, 2018. They had four sons; Curtis Keith Morris (Stephanie), Richard Kevin Morris (Shelley), George Kenneth Morris (Loretta) and Robert Kirk Morris (Diana). He left behind 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren who will miss him dearly. A surviving sister Pauline (Morris) Sasser and many other extended family and friends.
Curtis worked at the Plywood Plant while working at Arnett Service Station, followed by Rex Crews Flooring, retiring after 30 years of service with Caraustar.
Curtis (Dominicker) enjoyed fishing, hunting, being on the water, music, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
He was a father figure to many and left a lasting impression on most that knew him.
Please join the family in remembrance of Curtis (Dominicker) Morris from 5PM to 7PM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 with visitation at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment Florida. Funeral will be held at 10AM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment Florida.
Clayton E. Peacock, Sr.
June 4, 2018
Clayton E. Peacock, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 81. Clayton graduated from Tate High School Class of 1955. He worked as a Millwright for Champion Paper Mill and retired after 43 years of service. He also served in the United States Army for three years. Clayton will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, Mr. Fix It, and a big fan of Country Music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. Peacock and Florence King Peacock; two sisters, Lucy Peebles and Barbra Graham.
Clayton is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathy Peacock; son, Clayton “Clay” E. Peacock, Jr.; daughter, Debra “Debbie” Peacock Schuller; son-in-law, Thomas “Tom” W. Schuller; grandsons, Kevin and Carter Schuller; siblings, Ethel Nowak, Maxine Sutton, William Fred Peacock, Lewis Peacock, Rachael O’Connor, Ann Manning, Peggy Rotella and James Peacock; and73 numberous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial to follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Patricia and Robert Bowman
June 4, 2018
After nearly 64 years of marriage, Patricia Ann Bowman, 83, and Robert Travis Bowman, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 31st, 2018, respectively. They were surrounded by their loving family when they were ultimately given peace.
Robert was born to the late Margret and Arthur Bowman on July 26th, 1934, and Patricia was born to the late Julia and Anthony Taranto on January 20th, 1935 in Pensacola, Florida.
They were high school sweethearts and married each other on December 28th, 1954. They were united together in a tremendous love for one another that lives on through their beautiful children and grandchildren. Together they were blessed with a large and loving family of whom they were wholeheartedly devoted.
Patricia and Robert were long-time parishioners of the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Patricia was an active member and officer in many community organizations including, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Maids of Mirth, Les Harlequins, The Red Hat Society, Carnival Sunday, and Tuesday Lady Bridge group.
Robert graduated from the University of Florida with honors in 1961. He then went on to hold several executive roles transacting business in five continents as an industrial engineer. He was involved in many of the same community organizations with his wife and additionally several golf groups.
They will be dearly missed as they were incredibly strong and loving parents, parents-in-law, grandparents, sibling, aunt/uncle and friends. Robert and Patricia were preceded in death by their parents.
Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday, June 5th from 10:30-11:30 with a Rosary being recited at 11:15 at Saint Paul Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2pm.