Florida Gas Prices Continue Downward Slide
July 25, 2022
Florida gas prices dropped an average of 17 cents per gallon last week. It was the largest weekly decline since gas prices began falling six weeks ago.
The state average has now declined a total of 79 cents per gallon, since setting a new record high of $4.89 per gallon in mid-June. he cost to fill an average 15-gallon tank of gas has declined nearly $12 since then.
The lowest price Sunday night in Cantonment was $3.74 per gallon at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while a low of $3.54 could be found in Pensacola at the warehouse clubs and $3.57 at several Nine Mile Road stations.
“Gas prices continue their downward march, after another week of losses in the oil market and underwhelming gasoline demand figures,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Barbara Ann Talbot
July 25, 2022
Our dearest mom, Barbara Ann Talbot, sadly passed away the morning of July 19th, 2022, at the age of 70. Barbara, affectionately known as “Bo”, spent the majority of her adult life in Pensacola, FL where she raised her six children. Some of her most cherished moments were spent with family on Saturdays listening to Yacht Rock, watching Alabama football, laying out at the beach or sweating at the ballpark. She made some lifelong friends along the way who became more like family.
Bo left behind a large group of people that will miss her immensely. With her passing, she joins her mother, father and five of her siblings. She is survived by her sister, Doris Davis (Paxton), six children, Shane Howell (Milton), Allison DeCastro (Los Angeles), Nikki Gill (Molino), Brian Howell (Pensacola), Justin Luttrell (Cantonment), Ryan Luttrell (Pensacola), son-in-law Robert Gill, daughter-in-law Erin Luttrell, granddaughters Kiersey, Téa, Kinsey, Jordyn and Chase, and grandsons Cade, Grant and Cooper.
Because of her love for her granddogs and cats (Rosco, Duke, Josie, Violet, Bad Cat and Amos), in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Escambia County Animal Shelter.
Major Harrison Pope
July 25, 2022
Major Harrison Pope, age 87, of Molino, Florida passed away on July 11, 2022. Harold was born in Pensacola, Florida. Harold loved his family. He ministered in music throughout churches and nursing homes in the surrounding area. Music and making people smile were his daily goals. Harold served in the Air Force he retired as an Air Craft Mechanic NAS. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Angelia) Pope; granddaughters, Crista Pope and Marlo Pope; grandson, Caleb (Hannah) Pope; great grandsons, Benjamin and Rhys; brother, Virgil Pope; sister, Myrtle Fay Rodgers, many nieces and nephews.
Graveside only at Barrancas National Cemetery on July 26, 2022 at 10:00am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Biloxi Shuckers Take Series Finale Over Wahoos
July 25, 2022
The Blue Wahoos two-run lead Sunday was short-lived, after the Biloxi Shuckers answered in the fourth inning against pitching star Eury Perez and went on for a 7-3 victory to take the weekend series at MGM Park.
The Shuckers took the series 2-1.
The Blue Wahoos will next face the Mississippi Braves, the Southern League’s top team in the second half, when beginning a six-game homestand against the M-Braves at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Tuesday night.
10-Year Old Bicyclist Passes Away After Being Hit By Pickup In Cantonment
July 24, 2022
A 10-year old bicyclist passed away after being hit by a pickup truck Saturday in Cantonment.
The young boy was struck at Bentley Oaks Drive and Highway 297A about 6:20 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by a 31-year old Pensacola man was traveling south on Highway 297A. The boy was traveling east on Bentley Oaks Drive when he entered Highway 297A in front of the pickup truck.
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Palafox Street To Be Closed Monday, Tuesday Near Highway 29
July 24, 2022
Southbound Palafox Street will be closed Monday and Tuesday from Saint John Street to Highway 29 (near Pensacola Christian College).
During the closure, Palafox Street southbound traffic will be detoured to Airport Boulevard to access Highway 29. Signs will mark the detour.
The temporary closure will allow crews to perform widening and drainage work for the Highway 29 improvement project.
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Jubilee Church Helps Hundreds At Back To School Giveaway
July 24, 2022
With back to school just around the corner, Jubilee Church worked Saturday to make sure hundreds of students were equipped with what they need for a successful school year.
Jubilee Church and community partners distributed 1,250 backpacks with school supplies, hygiene products and snacks. Local stylists and barbers provided 102 free haircuts for the children, and 35,000 pounds was distributed to the community.
“All of the backpacks were given away in less than an hour and a half,” said Julia Maderia of Jubilee Church.
“Even when it began to rain our volunteers were able to take boxes of food to people’s cars,” she added.
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Escambia County Unemployment Rate Jumps By More Than Half A Point
July 24, 2022
Escambia County unemployment increased at more than half a point last month, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The unemployment rate in Escambia County was 3.1% in June, up from 2.5% in May. That represented 4,655 people out of work out of a county workforce of 151,392. One year ago, Escambia County’s unemployment rate was 5.2%, or 7,506 people.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Pensacola area’s private sector employment increased by 5.5 percent over the year, representing 8,800 jobs gained. The Pensacola area labor force increased by 9,773 jobs, a 4.2 percent increase over the year
The industries gaining the most jobs over the year were professional and business services (+2,200 jobs), and trade, transportation, and utilities (+2,000 jobs).
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in June 2022, down 0.1 percentage point from the revised May rate. . The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in June.
Pensacola Red Hotts Win League World Series
July 24, 2022
The Pensacola Red Hotts 15U recreation softball team won the All American Youth Sports World Series recently at the Gulfport (MS) Sportsplex. The team went undefeated during the tournament.
The Pensacola Red Hotts’ home park is NEP.
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Teresa Ann Godwin
July 24, 2022
Mrs. Teresa Ann Godwin, age 72, of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022, in a Century Health Care Facility. She loved flowers, her family and the Lord was the most important in her life. Mrs. Godwin was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She was very involved in her church and Vacation Bible School.
She is survived by a son, Jason (Tara) Godwin of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Dena (Terry) Strength of Atmore, AL; one sister, Thelma (Don) Robinson of Bay Minette, AL; and four grandchildren, Petty Officer Chandler Strength, Ashleigh Anna Strength, Chase Godwin, and Luke Godwin.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Roy Godwin; Parents, Thomas and Anna Whitehurst; a brother, Neville Whitehurst; Father-in-law, Clark Godwin, and her Mother-in-law, Myrtle Godwin.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Little Escambia Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Canoe, AL.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:30 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. at the church.
Pallbearers: Chase Godwin, Luke Godwin, Casey Fordyce, Terry Strength, Jonathan Wiggins, and Matt Robinson.
In Lieu of flowers, send donations to Gideons International or R.P.M. Ministries through Little Escambia Baptist Church.