Reminder: Wednesday Is An Early Release Day For Escambia Schools
September 21, 2022
Wednesday, September 21, is an early release day for public schools in Escambia County.
All schools will serve breakfast and lunch to students on the early release day. Regular modes of student transportation will be provided.
Other early release days this school year are scheduled for November 2, December 20, February 1 and May 23.
Early release days provide teachers and staff regular opportunities for professional development.
Release times are listed below. For additional information, contact your child’s school.
Atmore Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Alleged Drive-by Shooting
September 21, 2022
An Atmore man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged drive-by shooting.
Eric Montrey Frye, 31, drove past a residence on Curtis Street and fired twice, according to the Atmore Police Department.
One of the victims followed Frye and provided an update on his location. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Frye’s vehicle, and he “made several evasive maneuvers and pulled into a driveway”, according to Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Police said a 9mm semi-automatic handgun was recovered from the vehicle.
Frye was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bond.
Century Proclamations Honor The Lives Of Willie Dortch And Regi Burkett
September 21, 2022
The Town of Century issued proclamations Tuesday night honoring the lives of two longtime residents that passed away recently after serving their community for decades.
Willie C. Dortch passed away September 10. A proclamation from Mayor Ben Boutwell described him as a “pillar” in the town. A heavy equipment operator by trade, he spent his own time and materials as groundskeeper at the Century Cemetery and worked to serve his community in any way that he could.
Regi Burkett passed away August 20. Burkett spent nearly 40 years in the fire service for his community, retiring as chief of the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue. “Burkett’s fight for the people of the Town of Century was both resolute and uncompromising,” according to the mayor’s proclamation.
After accepting the proclamation, Burkett’s widow Ann said he dedicated his life “to getting everything the department needed, and the Town of Century and the surrounding communities what they needed in fire protection” while doing what he loved.
Pictured top: Regi Burkett’s widow Ann Burkett accepts a proclamation in his honor during a meeting of the Century Town Council Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Volleyball Tops West Florida (With Gallery)
September 21, 2022
Tate High School volleyball defeated West Florida Tuesday night with the Aggies taking three of four sets.
The Lady Aggies also honored educators during a teacher appreciation night.
Up next, Tate will host Gulf Breeze Thursday night.
For more photos, click or tap here.
Photos by Matt Durham for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Clear, Around 70 Tonight
September 21, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Registration Underway For Tri-City Children’s Choir
September 21, 2022
Registration is underway for the second season of the Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC), a regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
TCCC welcomes young singers in grades 1-6 who reside in Century, Flomaton, Jay and the surrounding areas.
The choir will one again be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m from October 6 to December 15 at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. A performance is scheduled for December 16. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs from $15 to $65 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org.
Driver directed the TCCC during their first season this past spring. She taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
If you need more information, call Driver at (850) 324-6182.
Pictured: A May 2022 by the Tri-City Children’s Choir. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Anderson “A.C.” Corrie Collier
September 21, 2022
Anderson “A.C.” Corrie Collier of Pensacola, Florida passed away on September 16, 2022. A.C. could always be found riding a motorcycle, hiking, working, camping, going on adventures with his brother, and spending time with his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed!
A.C. spent his life serving and protecting others. He started his security career at NYCO. He also served with the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary for 13 years. He then spent more than 35 years as a licensed private investigator. He took great pride in his privately owned investigative company, Information Specialists Inc. A.C. also worked in the security business for many years with Securitas and more recently with G4S as a security officer at Sacred Heart Hospital. He took his work to heart and always went above and beyond to ensure the safety of those he was responsible for protecting.
A.C.’s survivors include his daughters Alison (Adam) Leja and Katie (Colton) Plumley; grandsons Noah, Elliott, and Elias; granddaughter Ella; and brother Neal (Sandy) Collier. Anderson was preceded in death by his father and mother, Luther and Margaret Collier.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens from 5:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 at Century United Methodist Church at 10:00 am. The graveside service will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens at 12:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Adam Leja, Colton Plumley, Jacob McCafferty, Jon Winters, Craig McCormick, and Stephen Simandira.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Century United Methodist Church 530 Church Street Century, FL 32535-2913.
Truck Rolls Over On I-10
September 20, 2022
A driver received minor injuries when his truck and trailer overturned on I-10 Tuesday morning in Escambia County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 55-year old man from Atlanta was driving east on I-10 approaching the Highway 29 exit at 10:17 a.m. when he “failed to maintain single lane of travel and failed to use due care”. That caused his truck to drift off the interstate onto the shoulder of the roadway.
The load shifted, according to FHP, when the driver overcorrected, causing the truck to overturn.
I-10 was reopened by 11:40 a.m.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Transported After Highway 29, Tate School Road Wreck
September 20, 2022
A morning crash caused traffic delays on Highway 29 at Tate School Road Tuesday morning.
One person was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital after the crash that heavily damaged two vehicles.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash and has not released additional information. The Cantonment Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Driver Crashes Through Fence, Into Tree On Molino Road
September 20, 2022
There were no injuries when a SUV crashed through a fence and into a tree Tuesday morning in Molino.
The single vehicle crash happened about 7:25 a.m. in the 900 block of Molino Road near Veazey Lane.
The driver refused EMS transport to the hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
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