Jim Allen Elementary Students Receive Free Dictionaries
October 21, 2019
Members of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment recently presented new dictionaries to students at Jim Allen Elementary School. Each third grader received their a copy of “A Student’s Dictionary.” The goal of The Dictionary Project is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here’s Monday Night’s High School Football Schedule (With Score Recap)
October 21, 2019
Several high school football games are being playing Monday night due to Tropical Storm Nestor cancellations last Friday night
The schedule is below. For Tate and Washington photos and game story, click here.
Monday Night Games
Jay at North Bay Haven, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pine Forest at Choctaw, Monday 7 p.m.
Escambia at Fort Walton Beach, Monday, 7 p.m.
Pensacola High at Panama City Arnold, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pace at Gulf Breeze, Monday 7 p.m.
Catholic at Tallahassee FAMU, Monday 7 p.m.
Navarre at Tallahassee Leon, Monday 7 p.m.
FLORIDA SCORES
Washington 51, Tate 31 (Saturday)
De La Salle 24, West Florida 6 (Friday)
Milton 40, Mosley 28 (Thursday)
ALABAMA SCORES
UMS-Wright 31, Escambia County 8
Escambia Academy 47, South Choctaw Academy 0
Flomaton 44, Thomasville 21
Andalusia 42, W.S. Neal 12
Montgomery Catholic 26, T.R. Miller 21
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Sunday Morning Fatal Stabbing Under Investigation
October 21, 2019
A fatal stabbing Sunday morning in Escambia County is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said an altercation led to the stabbing about 7 a.m. in the area of 62nd Avenue and Fairfield Drive.
Demarko Franzaron Weather was transported to Baptist Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
There has been no word of any suspects or arrests. Additional details have not been released.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Trouble Spot Alerts
October 21, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road/C.R. 184) to Atmore Highway (State Road /S.R. 97) – Northbound motorists may encounter day and nighttime lane closures on U.S. 29 as crews continue paving operations. Northbound and southbound traffic may encounter intermittent daytime lane restrictions as crews perform median work. Motorists are reminded to watch for crews and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A)– Drivers will experience the following impacts to traffic the week of Sunday, Oct. 20:
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating east and westbound lane shifts as crews construct the new southbound bridge, end bend, and center pier.
- U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and 9 ½ Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
- · U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 20.
- · U.S. 98 Resurfacing from S.R. 298 (Lillian Highway) to west of S.R. 173 (Blue Angel Parkway)- There will be intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 to 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 as crews complete striping operations.
- · State Road (S.R.) 10/U.S. 90A (Nine Mile Road) Widening from S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) to U.S. 29- The westbound, inside left-turn lane on Nine Mile Road at the intersection of Pine Forest Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22 as crews install traffic delineators between the turn lane and the eastbound travel lane. Eastbound traffic will be shifted toward the shoulder area to expand the work zone for the safety of the workers.
- · S.R. 295 (W. Fairfield Drive) Pavement Coring Operations from the Bayou Grande Bridge to S.R. 292 (N. Pace Boulevard) – There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from the Bayou Grande Bridge to N. Pace Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22 as crews take core samples from the roadway.
- · 9th Avenue Utility Operations at the intersection of Cervantes Street- There will be intermittent lane restrictions on 9th Avenue at the intersection of Cervantes Street from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 as utility crews replace a power pole.
- · U.S. 29 Pavement Coring Operations from S.R. 296 (Brent Lane) to south of I-10- There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from Brent Lane to south of I-10 from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 through Wednesday, Oct. 23 as crews take core samples from the roadway.
- · S.R. 750 (Airport Boulevard) Pavement Coring Operations from west of County Road (C.R.) 95A to S.R. 291 (Davis Highway)- There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from west of C.R. 95A to Davis Highway from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 as crews take core samples from the roadway.
- · C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch in Northwest Century- All piles have been driven and pile caps poured for the new bridge. Crews are currently working on placing rebar reinforcement for the bridge deck in preparation of pouring concrete for the deck slab. Traffic will remain shifted on the temporary diversion until construction of the new bridge has been completed.
- · Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek- Construction activities continue. The roadway is temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road. The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.
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- Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 20.
- Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays between Nicholas Lake Road and Vonnie Tolbert Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, Dec. 31 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic
Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
October 21, 2019
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Tuesday, October 22
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority – 4 p.m., 1019 N. 12th Ave.
Wednesday, October 23
October Coffee with the Commissioner – Jeff Bergosh, District 1 - 6:30 a.m., McDonald’s, 5 S. Blue Angel Parkway
Visit Pensacola Board of Directors – 10:30 a.m., 600 S. Palafox St.
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Human Relations Commission – 4 p.m., Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto St. (Agenda)
Santa Rosa Island Authority Committee – 5 p.m., 1 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach (Agenda)
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Ruby L. Simmons
October 21, 2019
Mrs. Ruby L. Simmons, age 72, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Simmons was a native of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her two sons, David L. (Jill) Smith of Daytona Beach, FL and James C. (Lisa) Smith, III of Dallas, GA; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is charge of all arrangements.
Take Two: Century To Redo Meeting After Sunshine Law Violation
October 20, 2019
Century will redo a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Monday night as they try to right a wrong with a self-admitted Sunshine Law violation.
Shortly after an improperly advertised Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting October 7, City Manager Buz Eddy said, “We did not advertise that meeting properly.” He said a “timeout should have been called and the meeting should not be held. And that’s what we should have done.”
The town decided that they would advertise another CRA meeting and redo all discussion.
The State Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue the violation – for now – because the town realized the error and took steps to correct their missteps.
“If they continue with violations, we will revisit if we should move forward,” Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille added.
The town council members sit as the CRA board, with all members taking part in the improper meeting except an absent James Smith.
Monday’s Century CRA meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at town hall. The meeting will be followed by a bill list review at 6:45 and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. The meetings are all open to the public.
Need A Pumpkin? Check Out This Cantonment Pumpkin Patch
October 20, 2019
Looking for a pumpkin?
Plenty of pumpkins are available again this year at the annual Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available under the big tent on Highway 29 near Neal Road.
The Allen Memorial United Methodist Men have sponsored the Pumpkin Patch since 1995.
Pictured: Shoppers choose the perfect pumpkins Saturday at the Allen Memorial Pumpkin Patch on Highway 29 in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Grad North Completes Basic Military Training
October 20, 2019
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Celeste B. North graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
North is the daughter of Catadro and Kimberly North of Atmore.
She is a 2018 graduate of Northview High School.
Tate Drops Fierce Battle With Washington (With Photo Gallery)
October 20, 2019
The Tate Aggies lost a fierce battle with the Washington Wildcats 51-31 Saturday afternoon in a game postponed a day by Tropical Storm Nestor.
The Wildcats took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter before the Aggies tied it at seven all on a Keaton Solmonson touchdown and a good kick from Matt Johnson.
With a field goal through the uprights from Johnson, the Aggies then took a 10-7 lead over Washington.
The Aggies had touchdowns from Keontral Culpepper, Kesean Williams and second from Solmonson to round out the afternoon.
The Tate Aggies are now 1-7 on the season, while the Washington Wildcats improved to 8-0.
Next Friday night, the Aggies will host Tallahassee Chiles (4-3) for Senior Night in Pete Gindl Stadium. The were also be a representation of the homecoming court.
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