A Teachable ‘Operation’ – Byrneville Elementary Students Perform Surgeries
March 18, 2022
Students at Byrneville Elementary School performed surgery last week as they studied the human body in science.
In the “Room 41 Surgical Center’, students wore full surgical gear and called each other “doctor” as they were tasked with several surgeries. The organs were created out of playdough and the tools were toothpicks, but students were able to learn and have fun doing it.
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Enhanced (3 Of 5) Risk For Severe Weather Friday
March 17, 2022
There is an enhanced (3 out of 5) risk of severe storms for Friday.
The main threats are strong tornadoes, damaging winds up 70 mph and large hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, the threat spreads east through the day. The tornado threat will quickly increase from south to north during the morning hours as a warm front surges north. One to three inches of rain with locally higher amounts are also possible. This could result in localized flooding.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Startup Hopes To Provide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation In North Escambia
March 17, 2022
A startup business plans to offer non-emergency medical and other transportation services in portions of the North Escambia area.
Metro Rapid Transport plans to operate 18 hours a day, six days a week, according to their business plan and be based in the “northern Pensacola area”.
According to state, Metro Rapid Transportation, LLC has a principal address is 10251 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill, a building (pictured page bottom) that’s been used in the past for the Davisville Country Store, other retail businesses and a restaurant.
This week, owner Trina James-Tanner approached the Century Town Council seeking a 1,000 square foot office space and a place to securely park vehicles at the town-owned Century Business Center on Pond Street. She told the council she had hoped to be in the space by early April.
No dollar amounts were discussed at the council meeting. The council voted to have their attorney create a lease at an agreeable rent. The council could consider the agreement as soon as their next meeting, which is set for April 5.
Proposed rates for the service are $2.50 “in town” or $5 round trip. For “out of town” trips, it will be $45 for the first 30 miles ($90 round tip) plus 20 cents per additional mile, according to the company’s undated business plan submitted to the town.
Metro Transit estimates nearly $4.2 million is needed to establish and maintain the service for three years. The plan states they have been able to generate about $8,000 in home equity from the owner, they are applying for state funding, and they are working to establish a line of credit at Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Disc Golf, Dog Park Added At Santa Maria Plaza/Farm Hill Park
March 17, 2022
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has added two new disc golf practice goals and a dog park area at the Santa Maria Plaza/Farm Hill Park.
The three acre park also has a ballfield, playground, paved walking track and a covered picnic area.
Santa Maria Plaza/Farm Hill Park is located 199 Madrid Road, about a half mile north of Muscogee Road.
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Escambia Property Tax Reminder Bills Are In The Mail
March 17, 2022
Property tax reminder bills began to arrive in mailboxes across Escambia County on Wednesday, according to Tax Collector Scott Lunsford.
If you have not yet paid your 2021 taxes, you can avoid interest and penalties by paying before April 1.
“If you have already paid your property taxes but received a reminder notice, it is possible that your payment was received after we began the process of creating the bills,” according to Lunsford.
To check the status of your payment, or pay online, visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
Northview, Tate Release Football Schedules. And Yes, The Coaching Brothers Will Face Off.
March 17, 2022
The Northview Chiefs and the Tate Aggies have announced their 2022 football schedules. And, yes, the coaching brothers will face off.
It’s the first season for Rhett Summerford as the new head football coach for the Aggies. Rhett’s brother Wes is the current head football coach at Northview.
And it will be brother versus brother on September 9 when the Tate Aggies host the Northview Chiefs.
Complete schedules for both teams are below.
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Curtis Phillip Cook
March 17, 2022
Curtis Phillip Cook, a resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born on June 26, 1948 in Century, Florida to Phillip Cook and Lillian Cook (Hoover)Harris. He graduated from Chumuckla High School in 1967. Curtis joined the US Army in 1969 serving until 1971 as an E5/ SP5. He worked at International Paper from 1971 until 2005.
Curtis enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, wood working, basketball and working with his tools.
He is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Cook; and step-father, Hoover Harris.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Cathy Cook; his children Vicky (Buffy) Cook, Danna (Lonnie) Cobb, Jimmy (April) T. Waldrop, Cassy (Gordon) Gardner, Phillip (Kristi) Cook, Kolby (Brittany) Cook, Ryan Booth, Kristen Booth; mother, Lillian Jordan Cook Harris; sisters, Carol (Ron) Bryant; Glenda Davidson; along with 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Hertiage Baptist Church in Cantonment, Florida. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be: Will Coley, Matthew Cook, Randell Bell, Tony Bell, Jimmy Waldrop, Scott Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers: Kolby Cook and Ryan Booth.
Cleveland Chase Lamb
March 17, 2022
Cleveland Chase Lamb, 93 (better known as C. C. Lamb), passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Hurtsboro, Alabama at his home. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep to his Eternal rest. Chase had a recent profession of faith and baptism on February 11, 2022.
He was born in Swannanoa, NC on October 3, 1928. His family moved to the Gonzalez. Fl. area in 1935. After graduation from Tate High School, He began employment with St. Regis Paper Mill, working as a millwright while also farming full time on their 153-acre farm in Cottage Hill, Fl. After retiring from the mill in 1970, they purchased a farm in Hurtsboro, Alabama in 1971 and began a full-time venture in cattle farming. After an adventurous and successful endeavor, Chase closed the corral gates for the last time in 2018, fully retiring from farming.
He is pre-deceased by his wife of 60 years, Joe Ann Lamb, and two grandchildren: Steven Chase Lamb II and Anna Louise Brown.
He is survived by his children, David Lamb of Omaha, Neb., Doug Lamb and wife Wanda of Seale, Al., Steve Lamb of Seale, Al., Sue Lamb Brown and husband Stephen C. Brown of Cantonment, Fl., Teresa Tipton of Cantonment, Fl., Robert (Ted) Lamb of Cantonment, Fl., and Mary Mathews and husband Sam Mathews of Hurtsboro, Al. Chase and Joe Ann also leave behind 29 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. An old donkey, Jake and a feisty cat “Kitty” also survive him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 3 p.m. CST at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church with visitation following the service.
He will be interred at Cottage Hill Community Cemetery in Cottage Hill, Fl., beside Joe Ann. Private family viewing at Faith Chapel North will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. CST prior to the graveside service.
Graveside services will be held in Cottage Hill, Fl. at the Cottage Hill Community Cemetery on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at noon, CST. Visitation will follow for family/friends while sharing a meal together at Cottage Hill Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Faith Chapel North, Highway 29 in Cantonment, Fl. has been entrusted with arrangements.
Delorise W. Cole
March 17, 2022
Mrs. Delorise W. Cole, age 80, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She has resided in Atmore, AL; most of her life. She was baptized in 1964 and a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Atmore, AL. She was dedicated fulltime service of Jehovah and Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Cole valued her time seeking first to her kingdom. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, sewing, dancing, cooking baking, and working puzzles. She loved the ministry of sharing with others about the Kingdom of God.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard (Leonea Moffet) Washington, husband, Julian Howard Cole, daughter, Joyce Marie Cole, five sisters, Alice Adams, Mary Holt, Katie Lawson, Carry Washington, Leona Washington, five brothers, Johnny B. Washington, Charles Washington, Amos Washington, Tommy Washington, and James Washington.
She is survived by her one son, Timothy Cole, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Angelia Deloris Cole. Of Atmore, AL; Remonda Cole, of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren, Tocarra Cole, Elbony Cole, Damien Cole, Christopher Cole, Amber Graham, two great-grandchildren, Virgil Peoples, Jr; Jaydan Peoples, other relatives, and friends.
Tate Beats Noble, Oklahoma, In Aggie Classic Play
March 17, 2022
In the Tate Aggie Classic Wednesday, the Tate High School Aggies defeated Noble, Oklahoma, 8-6.
Earlier at Tate High, Noble defeated Second Baptist of Houston, Texas, 13-5.
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