Holman Prison Inmate Found Dead In His Cell
October 26, 2019
An inmate death at Holman Prison in Atmore is under investigation.
Law enforcement agents of the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division are investigating the death of an inmate that occurred on October 18 at Holman, the ADOC said Friday.
At approximately 5:05 a.m., correctional officers discovered inmate Ricky Gilland, 46, of Vinemont, unresponsive, in his cell. Officers entered the cell with medical staff and discovered Gilland was deceased.
No foul play is suspected at this time. The final cause of death is pending autopsy results.
Big List: Trick Or Treats; Trunk Or Treats, Fall Festivals And More
October 26, 2019
Several Halloween and fall festival events are scheduled in the North Escambia area. A complete list is below.
To add to this list, email your local North Escambia area events to news@northescambia.com.
Tuesday, October 29
Quintette Community Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat and costume contest on Tuesday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Quintette Community Center at 2490 Quintette Lane in Cantonment.
Wednesday, October 30
Trunk or Treat
Jay First Baptist Church and Jay United Methodist Church will have their annual trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The churches are located across from Jay Hospital in Jay, FL.
Family Baptist Trunk or Treat
Family Baptist Church will hold their trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Candy, food, and a live magic show every 30 minutes. The church is located at 5454 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola.
Thursday, October 31
Victory Assembly of God Community Fall Festival
Victory Assembly of God will hold their annual Community Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be carnival games and candy, trunk-or-treat, hayrides, inflatables, a rope-and-barrel bull ride, and much more. Chili and hot dogs will be served. Everything is free. The church is located at 1895 Victory Road in Cantonment. Call (850) 587-2295 for more information.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 118 Morris Ave, on Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be hayrides, games and candy.
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church
Join St. Monica’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 31 for Trunk or Treat. To participate, decorate your car, truck or even your motorcycle and yourself with a theme of your choice and set up in our parking lot by 5:30. Kids will trick or treat from car to car and enjoy some free, fun and entertaining activities.
Canoe Church Trunk Or Treat
Second annual Trunk or Treat at Canoe Church, 155 South Canoe Road, on Thursday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments and hot dogs provided.
Beulah Free Will Baptist Trunk or Treat
Beulah Free Will Baptist Church Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be free food, fun and games. Everyone invited.
Beulah Church Trunk-N-Treat
Trunk-N-Treat at Beulah Church, 7561 Mobile Highway, from 6-8 p.m on Thursday, October 31. Free candy, food and fun.
Trick or Treat In Jay
The Town of Jay will hold Trick or Treat on Commerce Street on Thursday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m. Trick or treat booths open at 5 p.m. Kids Costume Contest (no pets) at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Town of Jay.
Bratt Assembly of God Fall Carnival
Bratt Assembly of God will have a fall carnival on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. The church is located at 5841 Godwin Cemetery Road.
Atmore Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat on Main Street in Atmore will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31.
Ensley Church of The Nazarene Fall Festival
Ensley Church of The Nazarene will hold a fall festival on October 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event is free. All are welcome. The church is located at 8300 N Palafox Street in Pensacola.
Highland Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Highland Baptist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A snack supper will be provided free of charge and there will be bounce houses for children. The church is located at 6240 County Hwy 95A in Molino.
Heritage Baptist Church Fall Festival
Heritage Baptist Church Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m.. Fun, games, and fellowship for the community.
Light the Night Block Party
Klondike Church will host their 7th annual “Light The Night” Block party on Thursday, October 31, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Activities include trunk or treat, hayrides, games, give-away drawings, and photo booth. Hot dogs will be available. The entire event is free. For more information visit https://lovepensacola.org/blockparty. The church is located at 7201 Klondike Road in Pensacola.
Century Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat
The Century Chamber of Commerce will hold a town trunk or treat on Thursday, October 31, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Showalter Park. Pumpkin carving/decorating contest, costume contest, goodies, and a dunking booth.
November 1-2
Jim Allen Elementary School Fall Carnival
Jim Allen Elementary School will hold their annual Fall Carnival on Friday, November 1 from 5-6 p.m.
Cora Baptist Church Fall Festival
Fall Fest on Saturday, November 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church at 12953 Chumuckla Highway, Jay.
Pollard McCall Junior High Carnival
Pollard McCall Junior High School will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Today’s College Football Games (And Where To Watch Them)
October 26, 2019
Here is Saturday’s college football TV schedule, including game times and TV channels. All times are Central.
No. 13 Wisconsin at No. 3 Ohio State | 11 a.m. | FOX
Mississippi State at Texas A&M | 11 a.m. | SEC Network
No. 5 Oklahoma at Kansas State | 11 a.m. | ABC
Miami at Pitt | 11 a.m. | ESPN
Illinois at Purdue | 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network
San Jose State at Army | 11 a.m. | CBSSN
Bowling Green at Western Michigan | 11 a.m. | ESPN3
Liberty at Rutgers | 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 20 Iowa at Northwestern | 11 a.m. | ESPN2
No. 21 Appalachian State at South Alabama | 11 a.m. | ESPNU
Penn at Yale | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
Bryant at Robert Morris | 11 a.m. | ESPN3
Southern Miss at Rice | Noon | ESPN+
Harvard at Princeton | Noon | ESPN+
Stetson at Valparaiso | Noon | ESPN+
East Tennessee State at Samford | Noon | ESPN+
Howard at North Carolina A&T | Noon | ESPN3
Campbell at Gardner-Webb | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Chattanooga at Wofford | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Brown at Cornell | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Ohio at Ball State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Nevada at Wyoming | 1 p.m. | AT&T Sportsnet
Mercer at The Citadel | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
UT Martin at Southeast Missouri State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Western Illinois at Youngstown State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Delaware State at North Carolina Central | 1 p.m. | ESPN3
Virginia Lynchburg at Hampton | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Western Kentucky at Marshall | 1:30 p.m. | Facebook
Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
New Mexico State at Georgia Southern | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida A&M at Morgan State | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
Northern Iowa at Missouri State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Indiana State at Illinois State | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
North Dakota State at South Dakota State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
North Alabama at Kennesaw State | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
SE Louisiana at Houston Baptist | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
No. 6 Penn State at Michigan State | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 9 Auburn at No. 2 LSU | 2:30 p.m. | CBS
Syracuse at Florida State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2
Maryland at No. 17 Minnesota | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Oklahoma State at No. 23 Iowa State | 2:30 p.m. | FS1
Tulane at Navy | 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Eastern Michigan at Toledo | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Arizona at Stanford | 2:30 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
Indiana at Nebraska | 2:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Miami (OH) at Kent State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Akron at Northern Illinois | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN3
Central Michigan at Buffalo | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 15 Texas at TCU | 2:30 p.m. | FOX
Virginia at Louisville | 2:30 p.m. | ACC Network
North Texas at Charlotte | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
UConn at UMass | 2:30 p.m. | FloSports
Florida International at Middle Tennessee | 2:30 p.m. | NFL Network
Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Furman at Western Carolina | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN3
Alabama A&M at Alabama State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN3
South Florida at East Carolina | 2:45 p.m. | ESPNU
South Carolina at Tennessee | 3 p.m. | SEC Network
Duke at North Carolina | 3 p.m. | ACC Network Extra
Hawai’i at New Mexico | 3 p.m. | Spectrum Sports
South Carolina State at Bethune-Cookman | 3 p.m. | ESPN3
Murray State at Jacksonville State | 3 p.m. | ESPN3
McNeese at Stephen F. Austin | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Abilene Christian at Nicholls | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Illinois at South Dakota | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Northwestern State at Incarnate Word | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Monmouth at Charleston Southern | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Arkansas at No. 1 Alabama | 6 p.m. | ESPN
UCF at Temple | 6 p.m. | ESPN2
Texas Tech at Kansas | 6 p.m. | FS1
Texas State at Arkansas State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Memphis at Tulsa | 6 p.m. | CBSSN
Troy at Georgia State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Sam Houston State at Central Arkansas | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 8 Notre Dame at No. 19 Michigan | 6:30 p.m. | ABC
Boston College at No. 4 Clemson | 6:30 p.m. | ACC Network
Colorado State at Fresno State | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU
No. 24 Arizona State at UCLA | 6:30 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
Missouri at Kentucky | 6:30 p.m. | SEC Network
Louisiana Tech at UTEP | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
California at No. 12 Utah | 9 p.m. | FS1
Utah State at Air Force | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN2
Washington State at No. 11 Oregon | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
San Diego State at UNLV | 9:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Clayton Joseph Cagel
October 26, 2019
Clayton Joseph Cagle was born December 29, 1987, in Pensacola, FL, as the only child to Philip and Sarah Cagle. He passed away on October 21, 2019, in Walnut Hill, FL. A dozer operator and welder by trade, he was a proud father and loving husband who devoted his life to his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding around his yard on the lawn mower.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Cagle; his sons, Luke and Collin Cagle; father, Philip Cagle; and many other family members.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Cagle; his aunt, Connie Ryal; his Mammaw and Pappaw; and cousin, Justin Tyler Ward.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 25, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Highland Baptist Church History
October 25, 2019
provided by Highland Baptist Church, October 2019
Highland Baptist Church was organized in 1919 after Miss Ruth Riddle, a local school teacher, began a Sunday School at Highland School on Molino Road, west of Highway 29. With a gift of $200 from the State Mission Board and the donation of some land by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hastings, a building was erected in 1922 across the road from the school. The Molino Baptist Church, constituted in 1908 with twenty members, voted to join the fellowship of Highland. “Molino-Highland Day” was set aside as the two churches combined their congregations. The building materials from the Molino Church were used to enlarge the educational building.
In 1942, Highland, striving to be more centrally located in the community, purchased land with a gift of $75 from the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association. Under the leadership of Rev. E. E. Roberts, a lay pastor, the church began to grow; and on April 30, 1950, a new block building consisting of an auditorium and six classrooms was dedicated.
In 1953, the same year Rev. C. D. Fant became pastor, the church built a pastorium. This pastorium served as “home” for the next six pastors. After Bro. Tim Patrick was called as pastor of Highland, and living in the pastorium for a period of time, the church purchased and renovated a home on Firehouse Road that Bro. Tim and his family lived in. The pastorium was then turned into the church office, as it still is today.
On September 30, 1973, the two-story interim sanctuary and educational space was dedicated. So different from the past, of baptisms being held in rivers, swimming pools, creeks, or a baptistry in a sister church, for the first time, baptisms were held in the baptistry that was built in this interim sanctuary. The mortgage on this building was paid off several years early, with a note burning on April 25, 1982.
Started by Highland Baptist as a home bible study in 1983 under the leadership of Rev. J. W. Dubose, the Dogwood Park Mission was established. With ground breaking in 1985, during the time Bro. Rick Wolfe was pastor, and a sanctuary with classrooms being built, the mission was constituted as Dogwood Park Baptist Church in 1986.
The current sanctuary has a seating capacity of 500 and was dedicated on November 18, 1990.Through many blessings from God, the commitment of His people, and the vision of the faithful people of Highland, the note on this building was also paid off several years early in March of 1998.
The sanctuary, having seen many souls come to Jesus, baptisms, babies dedicated, and faithful members laid to rest, continues to shine bright as a beacon for all to be drawn to this “high-land” as a place of refuge and strength.
As the winds of time found us on our knees both through plentiful and lean times, September, 2004 found us battening down for the winds of Hurricane Ivan. Although we lost the original block “Highland Baptist Church” sign that announced a new pastor even before he arrived, as well as much damage due to the winds, the sun shone again in the morning!
Then, on February 17, 2008, at the close of Morning Worship, God held His mighty, protective hand over us again as a tornado passed over us taking the steeple and causing much damage to the property before making its way elsewhere. Truly, God Is Good . . . All The Time . . . And All The Time . . . God Is Good!”
The spring of 2013 gave us the opportunity to pray about and seek God’s will in purchasing the property located just north, across Nancy Lane, of the existing property. We consider this a blessing and a testimony to the faithfulness of God and His people. We began a “40 Days of Prayer” in September 2013 so that we could seek God’s will in how we could help in paying off the debt incurred by this purchase. This season of prayer culminated on November 3rd, which was designated “Chest of Joash Sunday.” A special offering was received to kick-off a campaign to pay the property off in one year! The title of this offering emphasis was, “For Future Generations.” “For The Glory of God.” God has continued to bless the efforts of His people as this note was paid off early. May we always continue to be good stewards of the Lord’s resources. The property, deemed the “Highland House” is used for additional parking and a Sunday School Classroom space for our College and Career Ministry, (CCM). This group of young adults also come together each Wednesday for a time of devotion, prayer, and fellowship. CCM has set about for their mission to be that of “service”. They have been able to serve here at home with projects around the church as well as implementing some clean-up work outside our community. These young adults are growing in their faith walk as they receive the blessings from God as they serve others.
For several years now, we have had the opportunity to be a Partner in Education with Molino Park Elementary. We hold an annual paper/supply drive to help the teachers and students with much needed items to start the school year off right! Programs such as Brotherhood and WMU, that have been in place and ministering to both men and women for many years, have been joined by the “Care Ministry” a homebound and Widows and Widowers Ministry, “New Beginnings,” a singles and singles again ministry, “CCM”, “Outreach Ministry”, and a “Missions Ministry”. This new “Missions Ministry” is a group of ladies that sew lap quilts, port pillows, personal hygiene kits for OCC, as well has many other projects to help bless those that are under the weather, homebound, or ill, to share the love of Jesus in a cozy, comfortable way. Many of these quilts have been given along with a “goody” basket put together by the “Care Ministry” to be delivered to both members of our church family as well as those in our community that could use a special touch. The Outreach Ministry has held Wild Game Dinner’s, Open Car Show’s, Pinewood Derby’s, Night With The Wahoos, and a Corn-hole Tournament/Football Big Screen Night! By far, the most wonderful part of these ministry opportunities is the fact that through these events people pray to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior!
All these ministries are successful due to the faithful believers at Highland that have the visions for ministry and choose to act on the leading of the Lord. Due to that faithfulness, Highland has continued to grow. It continues to meet and exceed every missions offering goal set by the church. As you can see, we are striving to impact our community one life at a time. In addition to all of the activities and events listed, we also have an ongoing evangelistic relationship with The Strength Team. They have ministered through our local schools, community, and our church. The Lord has blessed this evangelistic ministry with over 50 people making professions of faith. God is truly AMAZING! We only have to seek to do His will and give Him ALL the glory! It is so good to be a part of a church that truly desires to “impact eternity . . . one life at a time!”
Pastors of Highland Baptist Church
- Rev. W. H. Rumbley 1920-1926
- Rev. H. S. Higdon 1927
- Rev. C. C. Eiland 1928-1929
- Rev. B. A. Davis 1931-1933
- Rev. C. W. Crim 1934
- Rev. C. M. Agee 1935-1936
- Rev. W. H. Williams 1936-1940
- Rev. C. O. Stewart 1941-1942
- Rev. E. E. Roberts 1943-1953
- Rev. C. D. Fant 1953-1960
- Rev. Carl Franklin 1960-1963
- Rev. John K. Smith 1963-1969
- Rev. E. McCoy Bynum 1969-1971
- Rev. J. W. Dubose 1971-1984
- Rev. Rick P. Wolfe 1984-1987
- Rev. Tim Patrick 1987-1993
- Rev. Gene White 1993-1996
- Rev. Mark Boyd 1997-1998
- Rev. Troy Massey 2000-2003
- Rev. Brad Hockensmith 2004-2006
- Rev. Brian Calhoun 2007-Present
Tropical Storm Olga Forms, But It Will Soon Merge Into Cold Front
October 25, 2019
Tropical Storm Olga formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. As it moves quickly toward the north-northeast, it will merge with a cold front and become post-tropical by tonight.
There are no tropical storm watches or warnings. But do expect rain and a chance of thunderstorm through Saturday due to the cold front and unstable air mass.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Atmore Cancels Williams Station Day Due To Weather Concerns
October 25, 2019
Williams Station Day planned for Saturday in Atmore has been canceled due to weather concerns.
Paid vendors for this year’s event will be automatically registered for next year’s Williams Station Day on October 24, 2020. No vendor fees will be refunded.
The BARK-Tober Fest Pet Costume Contest set for Saturday will be rescheduled.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
No Serious Injuries When Car Collides With Trailer In Cottage Hill
October 25, 2019
There were no serious injuries when a car collided with a flatbed trailer in Cottage Hill Friday morning.
The collision happened on Williams Ditch Road at Wishbone Road. The force of the crash knocked the axles loose on the trailer that was hauling a skid steer loader.
A juvenile male was reported transported to the hospital by private vehicle.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Removes Towering Pine Trees From Park In No-Bid, Over Budget Job
October 25, 2019
The Town of Century has removed towering longleaf pine trees from Nadine McCaw Park under a no-bid contract that came in 40 percent over budget.
The council budgeted $5,000 to remove the pines from the park, but once the contractor started it was determined it would cost an additional $2,000 for a total of $7,000.
The job was awarded by the town council Donnie Smith Tree Service of Pensacola without advertising or requesting additional proposals.
“Tree removal work is historically provided by Donnie Smith Tree Service, who is familiar with city operations and is the only tree removal service known to staff to have the capability of removing the subject trees on short notice,” according to a memorandum from Interim City Manager Buzz Eddy.
Eddy told the council the trees were being removed because of concerns over wind damage. He said if the trees were to fall, they would damage town property and structures in the park, or they could be a danger to traffic on North Century Boulevard.
The town plans to plant new trees in the future, Eddy said.
Nadine McCaw Park, formerly known as Roadside Park, is along North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road in the heart of Century. The park was renamed for late town council member and lifelong resident Nadine McCaw in 2012. McCaw dedicated a large amount of time to Relay for Life and its mission of finding a cure for cancer. That cure did not come soon enough for McCaw; she passed away from cancer on July 7, 2011.
Pictured: Before (below) and after (above) photos of Nadine McCaw park in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Byrneville Elementary Holds Annual Fall Carnival
October 25, 2019
Byrneville Elementary School held their annual Fall Carnival Thursday evening.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
