One Airlifted After Highway 97 Rollover Crash
August 29, 2023
One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Tuesday morning on Highway 97 in Davisville.
A Dodge Journey was northbound on Highway 97 near Nokomis Road about 8:20 a.m. when the driver lost control, ran off the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned multiple times. The vehicle came to rest on its side in a dirt road 117 feet away.
Firefighters extricated the driver. The 70-year old female from Pace was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital for treatment. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and Escambia County EMS responded.
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Gomez Appointed Interim Century Mayor; Special Election Set For Mayor And Council Seat
August 29, 2023
The Town of Century has a newly appointed interim mayor for the next few months.
Council president Luis Gomez, Jr. was appointed Monday night by the town council to replace Ben Boutwell who resigned August 22. He will hold the seat until a replacement is elected. Gomez was forced to resign his council seat in order to accept the interim mayor appointment.
Gomez told his fellow council members that he was interested in the appointment to interim mayor.
“If ya’ll want me to take that seat, I’ll take that seat,” he said prior to the vote. “I am confident that the town will benefit from me being in that seat, and I’ll go from there.”
A motion by Alicia Johnson to appoint Gomez passed 3-1, with Shelisa McCall voting no and Gomez abstaining. After a several-minute search for a Bible, Gomez raised his left hand and took the oath of office.
All of that set several next steps into motion.
The council has set November 1 as the date for a special election to elect a mayor and a council member. They will be sworn in shortly thereafter and will serve through the first Monday of January 2025. Both offices will also be on the general election ballot in November 2024 for complete four-year terms.
The council opted to wait until a regular meeting on September 19 to fill the seat on the council vacated by Gomez. In the meantime, they are asking any interested and qualified citizen to contact the town hall to express an interest in an appointment.
The four remaining council members voted Dynette Lewis as the new council president and McCall as the new council vice president.
Pictured top: Luis Gomez, Jr. raises his left hand to take the oath of office as interim Century mayor as his wife Denise Gomez holds a Bible Monday night. The oath was given by Town Clerk Leslie Howington. Pictured below: New council president Dynette Lewis. Pictured inset: Council member Shelisa McCall voted against Gomez’s appointment as interim mayor. Pictured below: About a dozen people, mostly town residents and employees, attended the Monday meeting. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
For The Second Time, Woman Wins Big On Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Beulah
August 29, 2023
For the second time in less than two months, a woman has won the top prize on a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Beulah.
A ticket sold at the SP Food Mart at West Nine Mile Road and Bridlewood Road was one of three winning tickets in the Sunday, August 20 midday drawing and was worth $18,317.59. The two other winning tickets were both sold in Miami.
According to the Florida Lottery, the cash option on the winning ticket was claimed by Lori Lee Stuard of Robertsdale.
Stuard also won a $28,725.68 top prize on a ticket sold at the Publix on Beulah Road at Nine Mile Road for the July 9 midday drawing.
Honey Company Proposes Molino Processing, Warehouse Facility On Highway 97
August 29, 2023
An established honey company looking to construct a facility on Highway 97 in Molino.
East Hill Honey Company of Pensacola has grown to the point that a much larger processing and bottling facility is needed, according to documents filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
The proposed project is located on a seven acre site at 2900 Highway 97 on the east side of the intersection with Pilgrim Trail. There is currently a mobile home and an 1,800 square foot metal building on the property, and the company will construct an 6,000 square foot metal building. The new building will house honey extraction equipment in addition to honey packing and warehouse operations.
“This project proposal would allow the company to keep those activities local rather than outsourcing this to another area,” the company said in an application document.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee will hold a pre-application meeting on the plan on Wednesday.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Tuesday Night
August 29, 2023
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Labor Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Cantonment Native Serving On Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz
August 29, 2023
A Cantonment native is serving on the USS Nimitz. Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Devante Bonham is pictured performing maintenance on a flight control mission computer aboard the aircraft carrier recently. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. Photo for NorthEscambia.com by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Valdes, click to enlarge.
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry Molino Town Hall Is Today
August 29, 2023
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Molino Community Center.
This is an open forum event and residents of District 5 are invited and encouraged to attend. County staff will be in attendance to address any additional questions or concerns from residents.
The Molino Community Center is located at 6450 North Highway 95A.
Pictured: District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry’s last town hall meeting in April 2023 at the Langley Bell 4-H Center in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Lil Aggies Cheer Camp, Northview Mini Chief Cheer Camp Both Coming Soon
August 29, 2023
Youth cheerleading clinics are coming up at both Tate and Northview high schools.
TATE HIGH SCHOOL
The Tate High School Lil Aggies Fall Cheer Clinic will be Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon with a parent showcase at noon.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 1.
All Lil Aggie athletes will receive an Exclusive 2023 Lil Aggie t-shirt and a Lil Aggie hair bow. In addition, they will receive free admission into the varsity football game on Friday, September 29, 2023, where they will get to participate in the pregame runout and cheer the first quarter of the game with the Tate Varsity Cheerleaders.
The Lil’ Aggies Fall Cheer Clinic will teach athletes proper stretch techniques, Tate sideline cheers, proper jump techniques and motion placement, as well as stunting and tumbling skill building. All Lil Aggies will be provided with a snack and drink as they leave the cheer clinic.
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
The Northview Mini Chief Cheerleading Clinic will be held September 8 and September 22 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $35 per child with snacks and drinks included. Campers or teams will learn individual cheer skills, partner stunts, a spirit dance and have fun. They will also have a chance to cheer with the Northview cheerleaders under the Friday night lights at an upcoming football game.
Attendees should have comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Questions? Email lauren.ashleymccall@yahoo.com
Pictured: The 2023 Lil Aggies Summer Cheer Camp. File photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jimmy Eugene Jay
August 29, 2023
Jimmy Eugene Jay, age 82, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1941, in Poarch, AL, to Henison Jay and Lindy Rolin Jay. He served 43 years as lieutenant with the Atmore Police Department. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughters, Linda Johnson and Charlene Pugh and his grandchildren, Patrick Jay and Jeremy Jay.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia McCall Jay; his children: Randy (Joyce) Jay, Ronnie (Martha) Jay, Roger Jay, Robin (Stephanie) Jay, Sharon (Todd) Stearns, and Jeffrey (Meg) Diedtrich; son-in-law, Larry Pugh; stepchildren: Jonathan McCurdy, Christopher McCurdy and Michael McCurdy; his grandchildren: Anna, Michael, Alex, Steven, Jonathan, Josh, Jennifer, Cindy, Michelle, Amy, Lisa, Christopher, Timothy, Harlee, Riley, Jace, Ashley, Chase, Spencer, JT, Leigh Margaret, Owen, Matthew, Larry, Jr., Nicholas, Austin, and Amber; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and special thanks to his caregivers James Williams and Sarah Marshall. He was also survived by his fellow police officers.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be his fellow law enforcement officers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Child Airlifted To Hospital After Near-Drowning Incident At Lake Stone
August 28, 2023
A young child was airlifted Sunday night after a near-drowning incident at Lake Stone near Century.
A 3-year old was pulled from the water about 7:45 p.m. near a boat launch on a dirt road that runs along the northern shore of the public lake on West Highway 4. The child was reportedly with someone fishing and had wandered away.
The child was airlifted by Medstar AirCare helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital. Escambia County EMS, the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Further details have not been released.
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