Friday Night Lights: Tonight’s Area High School Football Schedule
August 27, 2021
Here is tonight’s North Escambia area high school football schedule:
FLORIDA
- Northview at Flomaton
- Pensacola High at Tate
- Jay at South Walton
- Escambia at West Florida (Canceled/COVID concerns)
- Catholic at Gulf Breeze
- University Christian at Washington
- Crestview at Milton
- Fort Walton at Navarre
- Choctaw 41, Pace 35 (Thursday p.m.)
ALABAMA
- Escambia County (Atmore) at T.R. Miller
- Escambia Academy at Glenwood
Pictured: The Tate Aggies and Pace Patriots faced off August 20 in a preseason classic game. NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Increasing Rain Chances Into The Weekend
August 27, 2021
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Jerry Halfacre
August 27, 2021
Jerry Halfacre, age 66, of Cantonment, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22,2021.
Jerry was loved by many and never met a stranger.
Jerry loved his 3 children and adored his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by so many. He was the best DAD, Grandpa, G-Paw and GP to all of us. DAD was our best friend and our rock.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Doris Halfacre, his mom and dad Ernie and Louise Halfacre, and his brothers Bobby and John Halfacre. He is survived by his three kids, Amanda (Correy) Pritchett, Baranda (Chance) Hawthorne, and Jerry (Amber) Halfacre. His Grandsons Tyler Knowles, Austin (Jess) Halfacre, Levi Kirkpatrick, Keaton Halfacre, and Cooper Halfacre. One granddaughter Harper Halfacre and a great grandson Ira Halfacre. His beloved brother Raymond Halfacre and sisters Teeny Hanners and Cindy Halfacre. Pall Bearers: Tyler Knowles, Austin Halfacre, Keaton Halfacre, Levi Kirkpatrick, Cooper Halfacre, Correy Pritchett, Ryan Spikes, Bo Brown.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 County Highway 95a, Molino, FL 32577. A Funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Highland Baptist Church. A procession to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.
Jamey Jess Kahalley
August 27, 2021
Jamey Jess Kahalley passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 62.
He preceded in death by his father Eugene Kahalley and his sister Brenda Kahalley. Jamey is survived by his mother Patricia (Morgan) Powell, his brother David Mears, his wife Brenda (Baker) Kahalley, son Sean Kahalley and Rachel Kahalley and daughter Jamie Lea Jester and Stephen Jester. His grandsons were his greatest joy, Ryan Kahalley, Nicholas Kahalley, Gavin Jester, Brandon Jester and Wyatt Jester.
Jamey was active in his children’s sports with coaching at Don Sutton Ball Park for many years at all levels. He coached football when they played for the Cantonment Cowboys and Ensley Chiefs. After retiring from coaching you could find him umpiring games all around the county. He supported Tate Wrestling with his son and Northview Girls Softball and Volleyball with his daughter.
Jamey was a lifelong resident of Molino Florida, graduating from Tate High School Class of 1976. He worked a variety of jobs before he found his calling in law enforcement. He began his career with Milton Police Department for two years and moved to Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Sgt. Jamey Kahalley was known for this years as a FTO and his commitment to helping junior officers become deputies. He took great pride in this work and was committed to the citizens of Santa Rosa County. He received multiple Citations of Merit and Deputy of the Quarter in 2014 and 2016. He received the Life Saving Award in May 2007. Jamey retired in 2019 he was a trustee for the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and embraced the country life with big toys and grand plans.
Visitation and a celebration of life will be held Tuesday, August 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Deborah Carolyn Jackson
August 27, 2021
Mrs. Deborah Carolyn Jackson age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. and a member of the United Methodist Church of Atmore. She worked with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for several years.
Mrs. Jackson loved her kids and grandchildren. She was an avid Alabama Football Fan. She loved to travel with her husband, but enjoyed going to the casinos with her mom. She would do anything for her kids and her mother. She was raised up by a wonderful man that she considered to be dad, Runt Bryant. Along the road, she met Ronnie, the love of her life and that was the best thing that had ever happened, she loved him dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father, Eubie W. Davis and one brother, Joey Davis.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Olivia Bryant (Runt) of Atmore, AL; her loving husband of twenty plus years, Ronnie Ray Jackson of Atmore, AL; two sons, Randon Watson (Sarah) of McDavid, FL; William Cook, of Walnut Hill, FL; one step- son, Scott Jackson (Tammy) of Wetumpka, AL: two daughters, Sharley Cook (Trent) of Atmore, AL; Nioma Till (Shawn) of Excel, AL; twelve grandchildren, Raycer Waston, Landon Watson, William Watson, Crimson Cook, Arabella Cook, Elianna Cook, Koby Styron, Braxton Styron, Brantlee Till, Gabe Till, Haylee Jackson, Dalton Jackson, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. with Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 6 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Randon Watson, William Cook, Raycer Watson, Landon Watson, William Watson, Travis Daughtry.
Family request that masks be worn.
M-Braves Postpone Remainder Of Series Against Blue Wahoos
August 27, 2021
The Mississippi Braves have postponed their series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
The M-Braves said the following in a released statement:
“As we continue testing and contact tracing for members of our organization, we have postponed our games against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos through Sunday. We will continue to use caution, follow health and safety protocols, and listen to medical experts.”
There were no additional details provided.
Carol Levane Vickrey
August 27, 2021
Carol Levane Vickrey, was born on November 18,1940 in Atmore Alabama. She passed on August 27, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. She was married to her husband, Lawrence for 53 years. And she was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Vickrey; mother, Estelle Parmer Reynolds; father, William Ollie Parmer.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Earl) Rodgers; son, Kevin (Suzanne) Vickrey; brothers, Gerald (Patty) Parmer and Olen Parmer; grandson’s, Hunter L. Vickrey and Michael (Kendall) Sanderson; granddaughter, Amanda (Keka) Sanderson.
Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The Service will follow immediately after at 2:00 PM.
Pallbearers will be Brannon Parmer, Randy McCauley, Hunter Vickrey, Damien Sanderson, Michael Sanderson, and Paxton Hobbs.
ECUA Bulk Waste Collections Are Back
August 27, 2021
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority bulk waste collections are back to their regular weekly schedule.
On August 18, ECUA had suspended all bulk waste collections for one week due a driver shortage.
Bulk waste includes items such as couches, mattresses, desks and chairs.
ECSO: Escambia County’s Biggest Ever Marijuana Distributor Arrested, About $2 Million In Assets Seized
August 26, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has announced the largest marijuana grow and distribution operation ever busted in Escambia County.
Nhan Thanh Vo, 38, was charged with one federal count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Additional charges are expected to be forthcoming against Vo, and more arrests are possible, according to Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, Jason R. Coody.
A four-month investigation led to the August 19 service of search warrants at nine locations in Escambia County and two in Santa Rosa County in an operation that was centered around a home in the 7400 block of Klondike Road.
Local and federal investigators seized:
- 2,156 pounds of the “highest grade” marijuana
- 24 pounds of spice
- 18 pounds of THC
- 32 firearms
- 12 vehicles (two of which were stolen)
- $820,000 in cash
- $150,000 worth of gold bars
- $750,000 worth of jewelry
- a tractor
- a ski boat
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons described it as the largest asset seizure in the history of Escambia County as photos were displayed during a news conference. The photos showed some of the seized items, including a suitcase containing about a half million dollars, a safe containing weapons, an Audi and a Porsche.
“This is a major drug dealer that has major ties throughout the country,” Simmons said during a Thursday afternoon press conference. “This was a major player in Northwest Florida.”
The sheriff said the investigation began after a series of violent crimes in Escambia County.
“When you deal marijuana at this level, violence will ensue,” he said.
““The days of living large or fancy car driving, speed boat driving, community damaging is over. Your Ric Flair days are over,” Simmons said.
The investigation was conducted by agencies including the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Pensacola Police Department.
Dump Truck Driver Seriously Injured In Cantonment Rollover Crash
August 26, 2021
A dump truck driver was seriously injured when his truck overturned Thursday morning in Cantonment.
Firefighters worked about 20 minutes to extricate the 51-year old driver from the wreckage on Muscogee Road near Beulah Road. The driver was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital with injuries not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash about 8:10 a.m. was due to a mechanical failure as the driver attempted to make a right turn.
The Cantonment, Beulah, Bellview, and Brent stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
