Bonus Gallery: Northview Chiefs Band, Cheerleaders
November 8, 2021
The Northview Chiefs defeated Arnold Friday night in Bratt.
For a bonus photo gallery with the band and cheerleaders, click or tap here.
For an action photo gallery, click or tap here.
And click here for a game summary.
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Century Woman Charged With Failing To Report Child Abuse
November 8, 2021
One of the four people recently arrested on child neglect charges for living in squalor with several children is now accused of failure to report child abuse.
Tabitha Ann Tedder, 50, was arrested Friday on the third degree felony charge. She was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Tabitha Tedder failed to report the sexual battery of a minor child. Investigators believed she had knowledge that sexual abuse was taking place.
Michael Tracy Tedder, 29, was charged with three counts of capital sexual battery of a victim under 12 by a person in familial custody. If convicted as charged, Michael Tedder faces up to life in prison. During a recent appearance, he entered a plea of not guilty, and his bond was set at $3 million. He remains in the Escambia County Jail.
The victim disclosed at school that she had been raped by Michael Tedder, according to an arrest report. She stated that it hurt, and about the time she healed, he would do it again, the report continues. The alleged abuse occurred between January 1, 2020, and October 20, 2021.
Much of the arrest report is redacted under Florida law, but it states “several (others) divulged sexual abuse by Michael Tedder. The incidents they described were similar to the sexual abuse disclosed, adding credibility to her statement.”
For more information on the charges against Michael Tedder, click or tap here for an earlier story.
When the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office went to Michael Tedder’s home on October 20 to investigate the sexual battery allegations, deputies found Tedder and three others living in squalor with six children in two campers.
They found Michael Tedder and his wife 28-year old Elizabeth Mae Dennis, along with 55-year old Norman Tracy Tedder and his wife Tabitha Tedder. All four were charged with felony child neglect. Only Michael Tedder is accused of a sex crime; the other three have not been charged with any sex crime or named as suspects.
The Department of Children and Families temporarily removed the children and transported them to the Gulf Coast Kids House.
For more information on the child neglect allegations, click or tap here for an earlier story.
A Little Frost Monday Morning; Clear And Cool For Tuesday Morning
November 8, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Pictured: Frost in in Bratt at daybreak Monday. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Northview Chiefs To Open Playoffs At Home Against The Bozeman Bucks
November 8, 2021
The Northview Chiefs will host the first round of the 1A playoffs at home.
The Bozeman Bucks (6-4) will be at the Northview Chiefs (5-4) in the regional quarterfinal Friday night in Bratt. The winner will face Baker (6-2) on November 19.
In Region 1-1A, end of season rankings were as follows:
The top six teams earned a playoff berth, with the top two getting a first week bye.
In Class 1A, playoff spots are not determined by district wins; it’s the Rating Percentage Index (RPI). RPI rankings are based upon a mathematical formula based upon a team’s current record, current Winning Percentage (WP), Opponents Winning Percentage (OWP), and their Opponent’s Winning Percentage (OOWP).
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Veterans Day Ceremonies Planned At Veterans Memorial Park
November 8, 2021
The Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola invites the community to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at the park on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Major General John P. Stokes, retired, the former Director of Air, Space and Information Operations at the Air Force Command at Robins Air Force Base, will be the keynote speaker.
Musical selections, including a patriotic medley, will be performed by the Pensacola Opera Chorus. The invocation and benediction will be led by Jason Givens from First Baptist Church.
The Military Tribute Banner project sponsored by Veterans Memorial Park will be unveiled at the ceremony. Family members and friends are encouraged to honor their military heroes with patriotic banners featuring their photographs in uniform and information about their military service. The project will continue from now until after Memorial Day 2022.
“Veterans Day is our nation’s opportunity to pay tribute to military veterans who have honorably served the United States of America. Those special servants who have worn the cloth of our country are worthy of our thanks, respect, and admiration,” said Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola President Paul Entrekin.
Escambia County Has A New Judge
November 8, 2021
Escambia County has a new judge.
The investiture of The Honorable Barry E. Dickson, Jr. to the Escambia County Court bench was held Friday afternoon.
Prior to his appointment by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Dickson was an assistant public defender in the First Judicial Circuit for 16 years. He is a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, serving as augmentee to the Air Force Special Operations Command Chaplain. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Florida State University.
Dickson fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Jennifer Frydrychowicz to the Circuit Court.
Gaines D. Wroten
November 8, 2021
Gaines D. Wroten passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at West Florida Hospital due to complications from COVID at age 91. His loving Daughter and son-in-law were with him at his bedside.
Services for Gaines will be held Thursday, November 11th at 5:00 p.m. in Pensacola at Faith Chapel (South) with Dr. Spencer officiating. Burial services will be conducted in the city of Decatur, Mississippi at Decatur Cemetery on Saturday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. where he will be laid to rest beside his late wife.
The Decatur, Mississippi native was a proud Veteran of the US Navy serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1968 after 20 years of active duty. Gaines was also a retired ESCO Mechanic where he was the night foreman. He lived with his daughter, Debbie and her husband Son, in Cantonment, Florida for the last 14 years of his life.
Survivors include his son Michael Wroten, wife Gail; daughter Debbie Wroten, husband Son; step daughter Peggy Harrison, significant other Jim; nieces Mildred Pence and Mary Jo Robison; nephew Henry Wroten; Grandchildren Ray Adkins, Pat Carlton, Ruthie Adkins, Brenda Lamb, Richard Luce, Lisa Chandler and “Little” Gaines Wroten; twenty-one great children plus sixteen great great grandchildren and many dear friends.
Gaines is preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Emma Lou Wroten, brother Willie Joe Wroten, sister Ruth Pippen, his wife of 55 years Lenora Wroten, his step daughter Nelda Luce and her husband Les Luce.
Pallbearers: Ray Adkins, Crick Ross, Tom Lebert, Jimmy Dale Rainer
Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Roberts & Henry Wroten
Florida Gas Prices Back Off 2021 High
November 8, 2021
Florida’s average gas price is backing off the 2021 high of $3.32 per gallon. The state average is now $3.28 per gallon, after declining 3 cents last week.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.29. A North Escambia low of $3.22 was at one Cantonment station Sunday night, while four Pensacola stations were at $3.13 or below.
The price of crude oil – which has been the main driver of rising gas prices this year – dropped 7% last week, as domestic oil production and stocks logged weekly gains. It was the first real sign of weakness in the oil market in a month. Unfortunately for motorists, half of that oil price drop was erased by the end of the week, as fuel demand continues to outpace global supplies. The price for U.S. oil settled at $81.27 per barrel, down $2.30 (3%) from the week before – lowering the cost of producing gasoline.
“Gas prices may inch a little lower this week, following the recent declines in the oil and gasoline futures market,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Despite the setback, significant upward pressure remains in the oil market. Prices are still at 7-year highs and are likely to remain elevated through the holiday season, which will in turn keep upward pressure on prices at the pump.”
Joseph Daniel Terry
November 8, 2021
Joseph Daniel Terry, age 71, of Atmore, AL passed away in November 8, 2021 in Mobile, AL. He was born on December 30, 1949 in Century, FL to Joseph Walker and Jewel Wise Terry. He was the owner and operator of Terry’s Corner Store. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Moore Terry of Atmore, AL; his sons, Joseph Christopher Terry (Kaye Carpenter) of Atmore, AL, and Jonathan Ross Terry of Atmore, AL; and his grandchildren, Laura Grace Terry, Susan Elizabeth Terry, Joseph John Terry and Jorge Walker “J.W.” Terry.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Henry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Judson Cemetery in Poarch, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Bernard Etheridge, Chet Helton, Bobby Kimbrel, Rodney Owens, Glenn Helton and Foster Kyser.
Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Moore.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
William “Stony” Calloway
November 8, 2021
William “Stony” Calloway, age 83, of Pace, Florida, born September 8,1938, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, November 5, 2021. He was surrounded by family and supported by friends.
Stony attended and graduated from Fairhope High School Class of 1958 where he was the Captain of the Football Team and star Running Back. He was retired from Monsanto of Pensacola after 32 years of service as a Project Engineer. Stony also served eight years in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Pace Assembly of God Church where he served on the Board of Directors. Stony was a charter member of the Pensacola Bass Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting, and sports.
He was the oldest of five children born to Alfred and Louise Calloway; three brothers, Jim Calloway, Hardy Calloway and Dave Calloway; and a sister, Betty Calloway.
Stony is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Louise Calloway; and two brothers, Jim Calloway and Hardy Calloway.
Stony is survived by his wife, Joan Herrage Calloway, of 60 years of marriage; two children, Cindy (Patrick) Nooner and Billy (Kim) Calloway; seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Pace Assembly of God Church, in Pace, Florida, with Rev. Joey Rogers and Rev. Glenn Lowery officiating. Burial will follow services at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery, with Lewis Funeral Home directing.
Visitation will follow services 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service.