Ransom Middle Names Students Of The Month
April 14, 2022
Ransom Middle School recently named Students of the Month. They are Elliot Price and Sa’mya Wallace. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alabama Driver’s License Offices To Close For One Week
April 14, 2022
All Alabama driver’s license services, including online, will be unavailable April 18-25.
Examiners will still be able to administer road skills tests during this time, however, customers will not be issued their license until the offices fully reopen.
This temporary closure is necessary to install LEADS, the state’s new modernized driver license system.
County offices will remain open during the transitional period but strictly for revenue and probate services.
Once LEADS goes live on May 26, Alabama citizens will have access to a variety of new options and such enhanced services as allowing individuals to pre-apply for the Alabama Driver License and enter all necessary information prior to visiting a local office. Additionally, ALEA will offer expanded online services including but not limited to:
- Ability to update their addresses
- Ability to pay and reinstate their licenses
- Ability to upload U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Medical Cards
- Ability to view Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Hazmat background checks
- Ability to issue duplicate licenses to eligible foreign nationals
- Ability to pre-apply for individuals who are requesting an Alabama License for the first time
In addition to the new hardware, tremendous amounts of data received since 1970 will be converted into LEADS.
NorthEscambia.com Publisher Named One Of Escambia County’s Most Influential People
April 14, 2022
The Pensacola Independent News has released their 2022 Inweekly Power List — their ranking of the most powerful and influential people in Escambia County.
Only one person that works primarily in the North Escambia area was named to the list — NorthEscambia.com publisher William Reynolds for the 10th year.
Attorney Troy Rafferty tops this year’s list.
To view this year’s Inweekly Power List edition, click here.
Pictured: Attorney Troy Rafferty was at the top of the 2022 Inweekly Power List. Courtesy image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Hosts District Special Olympics (With Photo Gallery)
April 14, 2022
Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held Wednesday at Tate High School with about 500 student athletes and about 400 Tate student volunteers assisting as “buddies” and event workers.
The event began with a Special Olympics Torch around the track at Pete Gindl Stadium.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton High’s Baleigh Johnson Signs With Coastal Alabama Brewton Volleyball
April 14, 2022
Wednesday, Flomaton High School senior Baleigh Johnson signed a volleyball scholarship with Coastal Alabama Community College in Brewton.
Johnson played volleyball for the past four years. She is the daughter of Russell and Melissa Johnson.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos, Trash Pandas Suspended Due To Rain
April 14, 2022
The second game of the series between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at the Rocket City Trash Pandas was suspended due to rain in the bottom of the seventh Wednesday night due to rain in Madison, Alabama.
The game, which was in a 3-3 tie, will resume Thursday at 4:05 p.m, prior to the regularly scheduled game at 6:35 p.m.
Tuesday night, the Blue Wahoos got their first win of the young season 4-3 over Rocket City.
Jerry Winston Dees
April 14, 2022
Jerry Winston Dees passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 86.
Jerry was born to Clinton Lee and Josephine Joyner Dees on March 26, 1936 in Jay, Florida.
Jerry graduated from Tate High School, the class of 1954. He served in the army before retiring from the St Regis/Champion Paper Company after 42 years. Jerry was an avid fisherman and he loved working with his cows. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Frances McCrory Dees; a brother, Milford Lee Dees (Patricia); two daughters, Suzette Dees Cooper (Eddie) and Paula Lynne Hendrix (Garry); one son, Tony Winston Dees (Melanie); seven grandchildren, Lindsay Hendrix Davis (Nick), Joshua Ryan Cooper (Destini), Rebecca Lynne Szuch (Logan), Jeffrey Edwin Cooper (Stephanie), Jacob Wales Hendrix, Colby Winston Dees (Savannah), and Aaron Clint Dees (Madilynn); six great-grandchildren, and one on the way.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Highland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
The family would like to thank Jeanette and all the staff of Covenant Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Covenant Hospice.
April 14, 2022
Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Weaver, age 52, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was employed with Tribal Police of Poarch Band of Creek Indians for many years. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Friendly Holiness Church.
Mr. Weaver valued his time he got to spend with his family and friends, he always loved to prank and joke with them all. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed motorcycles, and race cars. He was a loving husband, a great father, and will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Rolin Weaver.
He is survived by his father, James “Red” Weaver, of Poarch, AL; loving wife of three years, Brittany Weaver, of Poarch, AL; two sons, Hunter Smith, of Mobile, AL; Hayden Weaver, of Poarch, AL; one daughter, Hayla Weaver, of Poarch, AL; one brother, Daniel (Tracey) Weaver, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Frankie (Shane) Haskew, of Brewton, AL; Christy Warren, of Excel, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at McCullough Christian Center with Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial was at New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Fountain, Steven Bradley, Joey Williams, Lucas Gibson, Kyler McGlothren, and Brandon Lolly.
Honorary pallbearers were Brad Tolbert, and Dewitt Carter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. are in charge of all arrangements.
Rusty Lee Johnson
April 14, 2022
Mr. Rusty Lee Johnson, age 52, passed away, Sunday, April 10, 2022, peacefully at his home in Perdido, AL. He was born in Atmore, AL; and resided most of his life in Gulf Shores, AL. He retired from driving a bus with many years of service.
Mr. Johnson valued his time he got to spend with his family, and friends. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving buses for schools and for the special needs children for their Olympics. He enjoyed going to Mardi Gras.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Willie D. Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Lambeth, of Perdido, AL; two brothers, Ricky Johnson, of Perdido, AL; Randy Johnson, of Perdido, AL; two half-sisters, Kiesha Mothershed, of Atmore, AL; Kallie Mothershed, of Atmore, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Pastor, Audrey McAroy, and Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 6:00 PM until service time at 7:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Fields of Faith Community Worship Service Postponed Due To Weather
April 13, 2022
The Field of Faith Event originally planned for Wednesday evening at Northview High School has been postponed due to weather. A rescheduled date has not yet been announced.
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes had planned to host their annual Fields of Faith outdoors in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
Pictured: Last year’s Fields of Faith event at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
