Chance Of Showers Tuesday Night
July 26, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Christmas In July Toy Giveaway Saturday In Walnut Hill
July 26, 2022
A Christmas in July Toy Giveaway will be held Saturday, July 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Walnut Hill Community Center.
The event is for children ages 2-17 in the Walnut Hill area, and pre-registration is required. Text the name of the responsible adult, the number of boys or girls and their ages to (850) 501-8217.
Children must be present and accompanied by a parent for this youth and family community outreach.
The toy giveaway is sponsored by Youth and Family Community Outreach, Good 360, Toys for Tots, and Renovot.
Pictured: The 2021 Christmas in July event at the Walnut Hill Community Center. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
30,000 Pound Food, School Supply Distribution Saturday In Molino
July 26, 2022
A food and back to school supply distribution will be held Saturday morning in Molino.
The event begins at 8 a.m, with line up no earlier than 7:30 a.m., at the Molino Community Center on Highway 95A while supplies last. There will also be a designated area for walk-up.
There will be 30,000 pounds of fresh food distributed, along with at least 100 full-size backpacks containing school supplies, a minimum of 150 $10 Walmart gift cards, and LED light bulbs.
The event is being hosted by Rep. Michelle Salzman, ECUA board member Kevin Stephens, Sheriff Chip Simmons and other community partners.
Pictured: Rep. Michelle Salzman and Sheriff Chip Simmons lead food into a vehicle during a April 2022 distribution in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Five Escambia Volunteer Firefighters Earn State Certification
July 26, 2022
Five Escambia County volunteer firefighters recently earned their certification.
The five volunteers — Christianna Barry, Jeff Carden, Chris Knezienski, Nate Montgomery and Anna Niedermeyer — completed 206 hours of training through online courses and practical evolutions.
“I want to welcome these men and women to the ECFR family and thank them for their willingness to serve their communities and dedication to complete many hours of training to attain their certifications,” said Escambia County Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Paul Williams. “We hope they will spend many years with ECFR and continue their training throughout their time with us.”
The five also completed the following training:
- Mental Health/PTSD Training
- Cancer Prevention Training
- FL-130 Wildland Firefighter Training
- FL-180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service
- FL-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- ICS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System
- Traffic Incident Management
- Structural Collapse Awareness
- Emergency Medical Responder
Pictured above: (L-R_ Nate Montgomery, Jeff Carden, Chris Knezienski, Anna Niedermeyer and Christianna Barry. Pictured below: The ECFR volunteers training in Ocala. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 95A Crash Near Kingsfield
July 26, 2022
There were no serious injuries reported in a single vehicle wreck Monday afternoon on Highway 95A south of Kingsfield Road. A driver lost control and crashed into a ditch.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Ensley station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS.
Further information has not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Ruth Ellen O’Farrell
July 26, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Ellen O’Farrell, age 64, passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in McDavid, FL She was born in Hammond, IN; and resided in McDavid, FL; for the past 30 years. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. O’Farrell valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with her cats and dogs. She liked going to the creek, to yard sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, loved to cook, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and vegetable garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton (Mildred McGhee) Hubbird, four brothers, Sherill Hubbird, Shelby Hubbird, Robert Hubbird, Clayton Hubbird, two sisters, Anette Balaban, and Ruby Swick.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Daryl O’Farrell, of Mcdavid, FL; five sons, William (Tia) Brooks, of Wetumpka, AL; Michael (Lee Ellen) Brooks, of Excel, AL; Darrell Brooks, of Woodyville, MS; Jason (Jessica) Love, of Atmore, AL; Raymond (Candy) Pellegrini, of Frisco City, AL; sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
FDOH-Escambia Monitoring Nationwide Monkeypox Outbreak, But Individual Risk Remains Low
July 26, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County says they are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak, with cases in at least 43 states and Washington, D.C.
To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries.
“The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low.,” FDOH-Escambia said Monday evening.
In the event of a monkeypox case, FDOH- Escambia will conduct epidemiological investigations to notify possible exposures and offer potential post-exposure prophylaxis. FDOH- Escambia will offer the monkeypox vaccine to high-risk groups as doses become available from the federal government.
Human-to-human transmission generally requires prolonged, face-to-face contact, direct contact with lesion materials, or indirect contact with lesion materials through contaminated items, such as contaminated clothing. Therefore, the risk of exposure remains low.
William Thomas Rolin
July 26, 2022
William Thomas Rolin peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on July 25, 2022 at the age 80. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, William managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything else in the world.
William was born to Tracy and Girlie Walker Rolin on April 3, 1942 in Atmore, AL. William was a native of Poarch, AL and has resided in Stapleton, AL for the past 43 years. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Rolin of 43 years, his children Matthew (Sarah) Rolin of Stapleton, AL, Bridget Wasdin of Bay Minette, AL and Kasey (Terry) Wise of Bay Minette, AL. His beloved grandchildren include, Landon Wise, Kaylee Wise, Kohen Wasdin, Whitely Rolin, Chapman Wasdin, Walker Rolin, and Will Rolin, his brother, Buford L Rolin, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
William is proceeded in death by his parents as well as brother, Richard McGhee, sisters, Leola Manac, Linda Gail Parker, Bessie O’Barr and Lottie Duerst.
William was a Member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, where he worked there for 34 years serving his Tribe initially as a Tribal Dispatcher, then attending the Police Academy to be trained as a Police Officer (ES 42). William later transitioned and was currently employed as an In-take Officer for the Tribal Police Department. William enjoyed working and serving his tribal community.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father and “Pops”, William also had a profound love for his church St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Throughout his entire life, William held an unwavering faith in Lord, and served his church many years as a Lay Reader.
For those of you who personally knew William, you knew his love for his Auburn Tigers. He loved them win or lose. His team dedication never wavered. The Rolin family spent many years together watching Auburn football games in their home. Cherished times the family will never forget.
William will forever be in the hearts of his loved ones and dear friends. As Pops would always say to his wife, children and grandchildren, “Love ya, see ya, bye”. Until we meet again.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Father, Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stapleton, AL.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chad Parker, Timmy Brooks, Shawn Smith, Jake Thomas, Larry Faircloth, Corey Hicks, Jerry Faircloth, and Vermon Byrd II.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Helton and Josh Thomas.
The family will accept flowers, as well as memorial contributions to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Brittany Kay Talbot
July 26, 2022
Ms. Brittany Kay Talbot, age 37, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She was born February 21, 1985 in Panama City, FL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL.
Ms. Talbot valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed being around people and was very outgoing person. She enjoyed going to the beach, creek, and taking the kids to skating rink. She always enjoyed a long ride on the back roads.
She is preceded in death by her pawpaw, Marvin Kimmons, Sr; grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, two uncles, Marvin Earl Kimmons, Jr; Joseph “JoJo” Kimmons, and one aunt, Debrah Jean Crawford.
She is survived by her father, Wayne (Sandra) Talbot, of Paxton, FL; mother, Rhonda Kay Daw, of Jay, FL; three sons, Tyler Shane Talbot, of Dothan AL; Trenton Dewayne Pleasant, of Jay, FL; Kayden Knighten of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Zac Talbot, of Paxton, FL; Seth Talbot, of Paxton, FL; special cousin, Mallory Anderson, of Pace, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Sis: Kathy Stophel and Sis: Grace Lusk officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cade Howell, Ashley Grimes, Jessica Mathis, David Kimmons, and Tommie Sue Hobbs Walden.
Blue Wahoos And Marcus Pointe Baptist Church To Hold ‘Baptisms And Baseball’
July 26, 2022
The Blue Wahoos and Marcus Pointe Baptist Church have partnered to hold “Baptisms And Baseball” on Sunday, July 31 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Following the Blue Wahoos game against the Mississippi Braves that afternoon, any interested fan in attendance will have the opportunity to be baptized by Marcus Point Baptist Church on the field at the stadium.
“We’re excited to partner with Marcus Pointe Baptist to bring this first-of-its-kind event to our ballpark,” team president Jonathan Griffith said. “The idea actually originated with my six-year-old son who came home from church one day and said he wanted to be baptized. I asked where and he said ‘at the ballpark!’ We called Marcus Pointe to see if it would be possible and we’re excited to be able to offer the opportunity to any interested fan.”
The Blue Wahoos game that afternoon will begin at 4:05 p.m with the baptism event following the game’s conclusion.
Tickets are required for the game, but there is no fee to participate in the baptism event. All participants in “Baptisms And Baseball” will receive an exclusive t-shirt from Marcus Pointe Baptist Church.