Tate Volleyball Hosting Dig Pink Game Thursday To Support Breast Cancer Research
October 6, 2021
Tate High School Volleyball will host a Dig Pink match Thursday to support the Side-Out Foundation.
The match against Pensacola High School will take place at 6 p.m. in the Fryman Gym. Admission for the event will be $5 and can be purchased through GoFan.
Side-Out dedicates the majority of donations to their own metastatic breast cancer research. In addition to research, Side-Out allocates a portion of their funds to high-quality support services for cancer patients and their families, as well as college scholarships for students.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
Louis Earl Bowab
October 6, 2021
Louis Earl Bowab, 72, a native of Atmore, Ala., and a longtime resident of Hoover,
Ala., unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home in
Hoover. He was the eldest child of Betty (Manning) Bowab and George Edward “Bubba”
Bowab. Spending his formative years in Atmore, he grew up in the Catholic Church,
serving as an altar boy at St Robert Bellarmine. In high school he focused
his exuberance for life - and the Blue Devils - playing drums with great abandon as a
member of the ECHS Marching Band. The Class of 1966 will fondly remember
Mr. Bowab as one of Atmore’s dwindling number of prolific water tower artists.
Mr. Bowab attended the University of South Alabama in Mobile, where he was well-
known for his dry sense of humor and self-effacing wit.
In 1970 Mr Bowab enlisted in the United States Air Force. After basic training at
Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Airman Bowab was sent to Vandenberg AFB,
Calif., before serving two tours in Thailand. During his first tour he enjoyed teaching
English two to three times per week to local Thai students. His second tour to Thailand
in 1972 included clerical support to the Wing Commander during Operation Linebacker
II, America’s big push to end the war with North Vietnam. He
also had occasional temporary duty assignments to Vietnam. Sergeant Bowab was
honorably discharged upon completing his volunteer enlistment in 1974.
In more recent times, Mr Bowab often regaled his friends both in Atmore and at the El
Gringo Restaurant in Hoover with tales of his adventures as a part time entrepreneur in
Southeast Asia.
Mr. Bowab retired in 2015 after 42 years, first with Bell South and later AT&T.
His career in the Birmingham-Hoover (Ala) Metropolitan area spanned from being a
lineman to management and engineer.
In a unique 2015 Facebook post to a friend, Mr. Bowab described a trip he had made
to Heaven, where he was surprised to learn that everyone has a job. He had been given
a large rag and a bucket of Clorox, which was appropriate for his new job, which was to
be a cloud cleaner. He advised his friend not to miss him too much. If he got lonely, he
should just search the sky for the whitest, cleanest cloud. His friend would know
that Louis was up there, just behind the edges of cloud fluff, waving down at him and
hollering “Heeey!”
Mr. Bowab was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Joseph (Joe) Bowab;
his cousin, Julie Anderson; and his canine nephew "Bear" Bowab.
Mr. Bowab is survived by his only sibling, Eddie (Cherie) Bowab, two special nieces,
Mary Bowab and Sarah Bowab (Matt) Wagner, and two great nieces, Amber and Jolina,
all of Huntsville, Ala.
He is also survived by his cousins (and their families): Mary Helen Bowab Graham of
Atmore; Alex Bowab of Fairhope, Ala.; Christine Bowab Dill of Flowood, Miss., a suburb
of Jackson; A.J. Bowab of Mobile, Ala., Carl Anderson of Atmore; Lynn Anderson Jetton
of Holly Pond, Ala.; Janet Anderson of Jackson, Miss.; Tommy Elzen of Jackson, Miss.;
plus lifelong family friends: Susan Albert Moorhead, Toni Albert McMurphy, both of
Atmore, and Rita Albert Peterson of Murfreesboro, Tenn. A host of friends from the
Garden District of New Orleans, La. to Orange Beach, Atmore, and the Hoover-
Birmingham, Ala. area, will cherish their memories of Mr. Bowab even as they mourn
his loss.
On Friday, October 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. there will be a private family
visitation at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore. The family will receive friends
from 9 a.m to 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m.,there will be a graveside service at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Atmore. Father Gordon Milsted of Atmore will officiate.
Pall bearers will be Carl Anderson, A.J. Bowab, Alex Bowab, Fritz Currie, and Doug
Rogers. Members of the ECHS Class of 1966 will be honorary pall bearers.
Mr. Bowab’s headstone, which he designed and had installed at Oak Hill several
years ago, will stand as a perpetual legacy to his fulsome appreciation of the absurd.
Tate Football Head Coach Jay Lindsey Resigns
October 5, 2021
Jay Lindsey has resigned as the head football coach for the Tate High School Aggies.
He submitted his letter of resignation from the coaching job on Monday, but he will remain in his physical education instructional position, the Escambia County School District said.
Lindsey was offensive coordinator for the Aggies when he was named head coach in 2015 after the resignation of Ronnie Douglas, who stepped down to spend more time on a business venture. In 2015, he led the Aggies into the 6A state semifinals. In his first two seasons, Tate was 26-10. Since moving to 7A in 2018, the Aggies have a 6-28 record.
This year, the Aggies are 1-5, having been outscored by opponents 165-23 points as of last week. Friday night, the Aggies will host Washington (3-2) for homecoming.
Pictured: Jay Lindsey leads the Tate Aggies from the sidelines during a 44-0 loss to West Florida (above) and a 14-0 loss to Gulf Breeze (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County: Two Transported To The Hospital After Inhalation Incident At Ascend Performance Materials
October 5, 2021
Two people were transported to the hospital after an inhalation incident at Ascend Performance Materials in Cantonment Tuesday afternoon, according to Escambia County, but Ascend says there was no chemical leak.
No information was available on the condition of the individuals.
Davis Wood, spokesperson for Escambia Fire Rescue, said the two patients were exposed to cyclohexane. Cyclohexane can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. It can cause eye iand skin irritation, respiratory symptoms, drowsiness, or coma in high enough concentrations, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Wood said there was no danger posed by the incident to anyone outside the plant. He said Escambia Fire Rescue was initially dispatched to the call on Chemstrand Road, but canceled because it could be handled by Ascend’s internal fire department. Escambia County EMS did transported the two individuals.
A statement from Ascend differs than the official statement from Escambia County. Ascend told NorthEscambia.com:
“This morning, an employee suffered what is likely a personal medical emergency. The employee was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
“Two on-site medical staff, contracted by West Florida Hospital, responded to the event and reported the event per their protocols. West Florida Hospital requires in-person evaluation of their on-site medical staff; therefore, they were both transported via ambulance.
“At no time did any process disruption occur, nor did any material escape. At no point in time was there any threat to the community.”
Escambia Tax Collector Marcus Pointe Office Down Due To System Issues
October 5, 2021
The Escambia County Tax Collector Marcus Pointe Office has been down since Friday afternoon due to system issues.
“A truck hit a pole and pulled down a fiber line that supports the office. The break has been located and repairs are ongoing,” Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said late Tuesday morning.
He said the Marcus Pointe Office on W Street is slowly opening on a backup system for limited services, but title and registration services are not available.
All other offices are operating normally.
McDavid Man Allegedly Caught Without His Pants Burglarizing Pensacola Energy Facility
October 5, 2021
A McDavid man was allegedly caught without his pants inside a Pensacola Energy facility on Lillian Highway.
Aaron James Chancery, 29, was charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor trespassing.
Chancery allegedly climbed over a locked fence gate, part of a “barbed-wire fence of substantial construction” that is over six-feet tall, and entered a brick building on the property, according to an arrest report.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Pensacola Energy work facility to find Chancery still inside the security fence. A Pensacola Energy supervisor told deputies he saw Chancery come out of the building without pants on, and then walk around the building with pants on before stacking cans on top of each other in an attempt get out of the fence, the arrest report states.
The utility supervisor unlocked the fence and Chancery was arrested by deputies.
Deputies reported finding Chancery’s phone and charging cord near the fence, close to cans that were stacked on top of each other. His wallet and charger were found on a shelf inside the building. Officers also noted a window screen on the ground outside the building underneath a window.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Flomaton Man Charged With Calling In False Report Of Shots Fired
October 5, 2021
A Flomaton man is facing charges after allegedly calling in a false report of a shots fired incident in an attempt to hinder an ongoing investigation.
Shane Johnson was arrested Monday on charges of false reporting to law enforcement and obstructing a government operation.
Last Friday, Flomaton Police were conducting an investigation in the Holt Subdivision when Johnson called to report shots fired situation across town, according to Chief Charles Thompson, in attempt to hinder the investigation.
Thompson said caller ID was blocked, but investigators were able to track to the call to Johnson.
Thompson said false reports cost time, gas, and impact public safety.
“This release isn’t to hinder someone from notifying us of any issue, but the issue is required to be factual. It shall not be some bogus attempt to hinder my officers from doing their job,” the police chief said. “For every call that is received to our department that is fake, we will use every resource at our disposal to investigate the incident, and if probable cause is found for arrest, it will be presented to the courts for a warrant.”
Significant Flooding Possible Through Wednesday Morning
October 5, 2021
Significant flooding remains possible across northwest Florida through Wednesday morning, and a flash flood watch is in effect.
Widespread flash flooding is a concern with multiple rounds of very heavy rain through Wednesday. An additional 3-6 inches with isolated higher totals are possible where heavy rain repeatedly moves over the same locations.
Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Columbus Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near
Dollars For Doers: Navy Federal Employees Help Give $100,000 to Nonprofits
October 5, 2021
Navy Federal Credit Unit has donated $100,000 through its Dollars for Does program.
Based on nominations from the credit union’s employees, the annual grant program awards 100 nonprofits with $1,000 grants as a way of recognizing employees’ volunteer efforts with the causes they care about the most.
“One of our core values is ‘Championing Community,’ and our team members continue to live this by how they show up when it matters most – for our members, each other and our communities,” said Jennifer McFarren, Navy Federal’s manager of corporate social responsibility. “Dollars for Doers is a program that gives us a chance to celebrate the volunteer service of our team members and the positive impact they make in our local communities.”
For the 2021 program, over 80% of the grants are going to nonprofits in Virginia and Florida, where Navy Federal has its largest concentration of employees. The remainder of the grants will be spread across the country to recognize how Navy Federal’s branch employees give back.
“It’s great being a Dollars for Doers recipient, and I love that Navy Federal does give back and gives us this opportunity,” said Emily Kennedy, one of Navy Federal’s 2021 Dollars for Doers grant recipients who nominated Autism Pensacola.
Nonprofits from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties being awarded grants include:
- A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue
- Achieve Escambia
- Autism Pensacola
- Ballet Pensacola
- Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
- Chain Reaction of Escambia County
- Cokesbury United Methodist Church – Boy Scouts Troop 3
- Council on Aging of West Florida
- Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance
- End of Watch Foundation
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge
- Genes of Joy
- Gulf Coast Kid’s House Inc
- James B. Washington Education & Sports
- Keep Pensacola Beautiful
- Krewe du YaYas – Keeping Abreast Foundation
- Krewe of Vixens – Ovarian Cancer Awareness
- Liberty Sertoma Club
- My Brothers and Sisters
- New Generation Pink Corporation
- Northwest Florida Community Outreach
- Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue
- Open Books
- Pensacola Children’s Chorus Inc
- Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center
- Pensacola Humane Society
- Pensacola LGBT Film Festival
- Tate High School Future Business Leaders of America
- The Seven Project
Since the start of the Dollars for Doers program, Navy Federal has donated $850,000 to organizations in the communities where its employees live and serve.
Three Bratt Elementary Students Earn Perfect Scores On State Math Assessment
October 5, 2021
The Bratt Elementary School students are being recognize dfor earning a perfect score on the 2021 state math assessment.
Audrey Franklin, Olivia Garrett and Trevor Knighten each received a certificate of achievement and a letter from the governor recently.
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