There Was No Aircraft Emergency In Molino Sunday, Just A Pilot Enjoying Great Weather
March 21, 2022
There was no aircraft emergency or emergency landing in Molino on Sunday, just a man taking advantage of great weather for a leisurely flight in his powered parachute.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Highway 29 in Molino about 12:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon after someone reported that they thought they saw a small aircraft go down in a wooded area north of Highway 196.
They found the aircraft — a 2021 Airwolf — had landed in a grassy field alongside Highway 29 near Duxbury Avenue, just south of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Molino Precinct.
The man uses the field, which belongs to a relative, for his landings and takeoffs.
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Blue Jacket Jamboree Returns To Molino Next Saturday
March 21, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning to Molino on Saturday, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show on both Friday and Saturday. The event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is a free festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. that will feature dozens of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, a car shop, local entertainment, kids’ activities, and much more. There will also be an Easter egg drop at noon with the Easter Bunny and about 2,000 eggs including a special section for preschoolers.
Admission and parking are free for both the Blue Jacket Jamboree and livestock show at the Escambia 4-H Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino.
All proceeds will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
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Atmore House Fire Claims Life Of 89-Year Old Man
March 21, 2022
A tragic house fire claimed the life of an 89-year old Atmore man Sunday morning.
The fire on Ann Street, just off Patterson Street, was reported about 6:15 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Frank Jones.
The Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Atmore Fire Department, Poarch Creek Indians Fire Department responded and Atmore Police Department were among those responding to the fire.
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Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Set For Friday Evening
March 21, 2022
The Tate High Aggies Softball team’s 12 Annual Strike Out Cancer Game against West Florida High will be played Friday evening.
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of American Cancer Society
The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m., and the first pitch for varsity is set for 7 p.m. at Charlene Varnell Field at Tate High School.
Admission is donations only. Fish dinners will be available for $12 and gumbo for $6.
Last year, the Strike Out Cancer Game raised over $22,000.
Pictured: Last year’s Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Jailed After Flomaton Police Execute Narcotics Search Warrant
March 21, 2022
Three people were arrested Sunday afternoon after a narcotics search warrant was executed at a mobile home in Flomaton.
The Flomaton Police Department served the warrant at a residence on Wiley Drive off Highway 113. They reported finding methamphetamine, synthetic cannabinoids (“spice”), marijuana and drug paraphernalia including hypodermic needles and pipes.
Amanda Charlene Pugh, 41, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a controlled substance (spice), possession of marijuana II, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
David Keith McCory, 33, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), and possession of drug paraphernalia (pictured middle below).
Danny Lamarr Harrellson, 57, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a controlled substance (spice), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All three were booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center.
The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office assisted in the operation.
Florida Gas Prices Back Off Record Highs
March 21, 2022
The price of oil suffered steep losses last week, enabling the price of gasoline to back off from record highs.
The state average price for gasoline is on a nine-day streak of declines, dropping a total of 20 cents per gallon. On Sunday, drivers paid an average price of $4.18 per gallon.
In Escambia County, the average was $4.11 per gallon.
A low price of $4.04 could be found Sunday night in North Escambia at a station of Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, the lowest price Sunday night was $3.91 at a station on Pensacola Boulevard in Ensley.
“The oil market remains extremely volatile, after seeing big swings in both directions during the past few weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Last weekend, oil prices dropped on demand concerns regarding a COVID outbreak in China, which resulted in lockdowns. By the end of the week, oil prices charged higher again as global crude supply concerns – regarding the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict – moved back to the forefront. Fortunately, oil prices are well below the high we saw more than a week ago. This should enable gas prices to slip lower this week, unless oil suddenly spikes again.”
District 5 Commissioner Barry Holding Town Hall Meeting Monday Evening
March 21, 2022
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a town hall meeting Monday evening at the Langley Bell 4-H Center.
Residents of District 5 are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21. County staff will be in attendance to address any additional questions or concerns from residents.
The Langley Bell 4-H Center is located at 3730 Stefani Road.
Pictured: Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry during a June 2021 town hall meeting at the Molino Community Center. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Joyce Booth Knowles
March 21, 2022
Joyce Booth Knowles, age 69, of Butler, AL passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born on April 10, 1952 in Escambia County, AL to Isac and Ella Moye Booth. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Marie Booth and two brothers, Frank Booth and Willie Booth.
She is survived by her sons, Donnie Blackman of Atmore, AL and Steven Knowles of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Rachael Knowles of Walnut Hill, FL; her brother, Robert (Tina) Booth of Excel, AL; her sisters, Edna (Jim) Powers of Atmore, AL, Dorothy (Mac) Rolin of Walnut Hill, FL and Mary Simmons of Atmore, AL and her grandchildren, Thomas Blackman, Ella Blackman, Crimson Blackman and Landon Blackman.
Graveside services will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. at Bowman Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL. Interment will follow at Bowman Cemetery.
Robert Lee Johnson
March 21, 2022
Robert Lee Johnson, age 91, of Atmore, AL passed away on March 14, 2022. He was born on October 9, 1930 in Jackson, TN to Henry and Beulah Johnson. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, TN and later became a member of Robinsonville Baptist Church. He was a proud winner of the Tennessee Senior Bowling Championship. He is preceded in death by
his parents; his wife, Helen A. Jones and his daughter, Phyllis Parks.
He is survived by his son, Rev. Phil Johnson (Shea) of Atmore, AL and three grandchildren, Dan, Ellen and Gabriel.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at noon at Robinsonville Baptist Church in Robinsonville, AL with Rev. Phil Johnson and Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Charlie Woods, Joe Ray, Jerry Janes, Andrew Willis, Dan Johnson and Jimmy Langford.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until service time at noon at Robinsonville Baptist Church.
Search Warrant Served At Gun Shop In Investigation; Officials Seek More Info
March 20, 2022
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking the public for information about an Escambia County gun shop after a search warrant was served there on Friday.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as local, state and federal authorities executed a search warrant Friday at Don’s Gun Shop at 9413 North Palafox Street, just north of Nine Mile Road. On Friday, FDLE confirmed they were involved in serving the search warrant.
On Saturday, the agency said they have received “multiple citizen complaints” about the gun shop. FDLE said they are investigating the allegations in a joint investigation with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). No further information about the “complaints” has been released.
“We believe members of the public may have additional information that could aid in our investigation,” FDLE said, asking for the public to submit any tips by calling their Pensacola office at (850) 595-2100.
A sign on the front door of the business on Saturday stated, “Closed. If your gun was here, please call the number on the card below. Sorry for the inconvenience.” That number is FDLE Special Agent Chelsea Atzel at (850) 595-2012 or cell (850) 378-6746.
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