Fog Possible Overnight, Low Around 60; Low 80s For Sunday
March 5, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Rev. Charles D. Rice
March 5, 2022
Rev. Charles D. Rice, age 93, passed away, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home Century, FL. Charles was born in Pollard, AL; on October 28, 1928 and has resided in Century, FL; most of his life. Charles remained independent to the very end. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and will be missed by many. Charles was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. Charles pastored several churches in the surrounding area during his time in the ministry. Charles loved the Lord, church, and his family. Charles retired from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL; and also retired from Walmart in Brewton, AL. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran that served in the Korean War and also served in the Florida and Alabama National Guard. Charles will be remembered a lot for the childhood and army day stories. Charles also enjoyed fishing with the church group and his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buckner (Lena Mae Childress) Rice, wife, Winnie Ruth Rice, two brothers, James Rice, George Rice, four sisters, Florence “Flossie” Castillow, Kate Bondurant, Ellen Barrow, Betty Norwood, daughter-in law, Nelda Rice.
He is survived by his one son, Roy Charles Rice, of Walnut Hill, FL; four daughters, Melody (Mark) Bondurant, of Flomaton, AL; Fay (Butch) Filligim, of McDavid, FL; Kay Yetter, of Century, FL; Arlene (James) Crawford, of Gallion, AL; one sister, Vickie Hussey, of Hernandez, MS; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Mike Harper and Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be John McAnally, Chad Sims, Joseph Merchant, Troy Merchant, Caden Peterson, and Carlos Koehn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Rice.
Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash Claims One Life
March 4, 2022
The Florida Highway Patrol said a crash Thursday night in Molino claimed one life.
A semi-truck and a pickup truck collided about 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97.
A 19-year old Molino man was driving a Ford F150 northbound on Highway 29 when he attempted to turn onto Highway 97. He “failed to maintain awareness of southbound traffic” and turned into the path of the semi driven by a 30-year old Pensacola man, troopers said.
One passenger in the truck, a 20-year old man from Atwater, Minnesota, was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital where he passed away. The pickup driver and another passenger, a 23-year old from Glendale, Arizona, were both transported to the hospital in serious condition.
The semi-truck driver received minor injuries.
After the collision, the truck jackknifed into the Tom Thumb parking lot and came to rest against the business’s sign.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Sunshine, Highs Around 80 Through The Weekend
March 4, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tate Students Prepare 60,000 Meals Of Hope (With Photo Gallery)
March 4, 2022
The Tate High School FFA and volunteers will worked Thursday morning to package about 60,000 meals for the community.
They exceeded their goal of feeding 50,000 with the Meals of Hope project.
All the packaged meals will be distributed to families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
Pictured: Tate High FFA students and volunteers work assembly line fashion to package 60,000 meals Thursday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces First Lady Casey DeSantis Is Cancer Free
March 4, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis is cancer free.
“After going through both treatment and surgery for breast cancer, she is now considered cancer free,” he said. “All of you who have given thoughts and prayers to my family and my wife, thank you. It’s lifted her spirits and made a tremendous difference. For all the women out there who are going through breast cancer right now – you can overcome this. I know it’s very difficult, but my wife is proof positive, and this is the exact type of news we had hoped for. She still has more to do, but I’m confident she’s going to make a full recovery. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.”
“There are no words to express how truly blessed, grateful and humbled I am to hear the words cancer free,” said Casey DeSantis. “To those who are in the fight, know there is hope. Have faith and stay strong.”
Casey DeSantis was diagnosed with breast cancer last October.
The Governor and first lady DeSantis are parents to daughter, Madison, 4; son, Mason, 3; and daughter, Mamie 18-months, who is the first baby born in the Governor’s Mansion in more than 50 years.
A native of Troy, Ohio, she is a three-time National Champion equestrian, as well as a runner-up Division I NCAA Champion. She worked for the PGA Tour as a producer and on-air host. She earned an Emmy for on-air talent while working in Jacksonville.
Since becoming Florida’s first lady, DeSantis has launched four major initiatives, including “Hope Florida — A Pathway to Prosperity, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Hope.”
Pictured top: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, first lady Casey DeSantis and their three children (left to right) Mamie, Madison, and Mason
Northview Varsity Tops Lighthouse; NHS JV Shuts Out Lighthouse
March 4, 2022
Northview 13, Lighthouse 3
The Northview Chiefs beat Lighthouse Christian 13-3 Thursday night in Bratt.
Jamarcus Jefferson earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up no runs on four hits in four innings, striking out seven. Collier and Burkett closed in relief.
Rustin Pope led at the plate for Northview, going 4-4. Kaden Odom had two hits for the Chiefs. Jefferson, Wyatt Scruggs and Logan Misenar added one hit each. Luke Bridges and Misenar had two stolen bases for Northview; Scruggs had one.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
Northview 15, Lighthouse 0 (JV)
Clay Allen threw a no-hitter as the Northview Chiefs JV shut out Lighthouse Christian JV 15-0 Thursday at Northview.
Allen walked one and recorded 10 strikeouts.
Allen was also hot at the plate, going 3-3 to lead the JV Chiefs. Jayden White was 2-4, Kenny Sanders was 2-2, Colby Pugh went 2-3 and Jacob Spence was 2-2.
Pictured: The Northview Varsity Chiefs defeated Lighthouse Christian 13-3 Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Varsity Tames The Wildcats; Tate JV Shuts Out Washington
March 4, 2022
Tate 14, Washington 3
The Tate Aggies varsity tamed the Washington Wildcats 14-3 in six innings Thursday night.
Rilee Lowery earned the win for the Aggies. In four innings, he allowed two hits and one run while striking out two. Colten Swiers and Ethan McAnally closed the game in relief. McAnally had one strikeout, while Swiers allowed one hit and two runs.
Madox Land, Drew Reaves, Bray Touchstone and Jackson Perreyclear led at the plate for the Aggies with a couple of hits each. Clif Quiggins, McAnally, Kirk Mosley, Jackson Penton, Jay Davis, Frankie Randall and Bricen Kelly each added a hit.
For a photo gallery from varsity and JV, click here.
Tate 11, Washington 0 (JV)
The JV Tate Aggies shut out the Washington Wildcats 11-0 Thursday.
Croom went two innings for the Aggies with no runs, two hits and three strikeouts.
Brayden Noble was 2-2 at the plate to lead the Aggies.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Pancake Dinner Tonight At Byrneville Elementary To Benefit Family Critically Injured In Wreck
March 4, 2022
Byrneville Elementary School is hosting “Grace for the Grants” this evening to benefit a family injured in a car crash.
The pancake dinner will take place at the school from 5-7 p.m. at the school. The $5 plates will include pancakes, bacon or sausage and a drink.
All proceeds will benefit the Grant family. In January, Brian Grant and his three children were critically injured in a traffic crash on Highway 31 in Wawbeek community between Atmore and Flomaton. The wreck also claimed the life of another driver.
Byrneville Elementary School is at 1600 Byrneville Road, just south of the Highway 4 traffic light.
‘All Shook Up’ – Elvis Music Meets Shakespeare’s ‘12th Night’ Friday, Saturday
March 4, 2022
The Tate Theatre Department will present the musical All Shook Up Friday night and twice on Saturday.
All music is based on the songbook of Elvis Presley, with the plot of the show being drawn from William Shakespeare’s 12th Night. Come see how Elvis Presley music is used with a classic comedy of mistaken identity, all while being set into the 1950s.
Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. Friday, with shows at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday at Tate High School.
Tickets are $7 at the door, cash or checks.
Tate’s troupe of the International Thespian Society will also be holding a silent auction of merchandise and gift cards donated by local businesses. These proceeds will help the Troupe attend their state competition later in March.
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