Nice Day: Sunny With A High In The Upper 70s
April 10, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Escambia County EMS Hosting Open House This Saturday
April 10, 2025
Escambia County EMS will host a free open house for the public on Saturday from 12-4 p.m.
“Escambia County EMS is excited to welcome everyone to our open house,” said EMS Chief Chris Watts. “We invite you to learn more about your EMS provider, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy delicious chili prepared by our team. As we continue to evolve as an organization, we want to get to know the neighbors we serve daily. This is a family-friendly event with a lot of activities for the kids, including an Easter Egg Hunt, so we invite the whole family to come out on April 12.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the EMS facility, check out brand-new ambulances and life-saving gadgets, participate in first responder demonstrations, learn hands-on CPR, enjoy fun activities for the kids, and be a judge in the EMS employee chili cook-off.
The open house will occur in the EMS ambulance parking lot, behind the Escambia County Public Safety building at 6575 N. “W” Street.
The event was previously scheduled March 15 but was rescheduled due to weather.
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Cantonment Masonic Lodge Honors And Adopts Ernest Ward Middle School Educators
April 10, 2025
Cantonment Masonic Lodge #322 honored several educators from Ernest Ward Middle School recently.
The Lodge recognized Teacher of the Year Maria Willis. They also adopted two novice teachers, Courtney Barrow and MaryBeth Geary.
Additionally, the Lodge formally adopted Ernest Ward Middle School as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local education initiatives.
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Mary Dennis Eicher
April 10, 2025
Mary Dennis Eicher, age 85, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 4, 2025, at her home in Walnut Hill, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on March 12, 1940, in Davisville, Florida, to John Dennis and Verline Winand. After her mother’s passing shortly after her birth, she was raised by her father and stepmother, Hattie Winand Dennis, in Davisville. She graduated from Ernest Ward High School and later met the love of her life, Wendell Lynn Eicher. The two were married on December 26, 1968, and made their home on the Eicher family farm in Walnut Hill.
Mary was a devoted and loving mother to her two children, Lana Eicher Ayscue and Wesley Leland Eicher. She spent many years working in medical office administration for Dr. Harold Wilson, Dr. William Earl Thomas, and Dr. James Dixon, where her dedication and kindness touched the lives of many patients and colleagues.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Mary was active in the Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She lived her faith through quiet acts of service, generosity, and love. Known for her warmth and hospitality, she was an exceptional cook—her fried chicken was legendary—and her kitchen table was always full of food lovingly prepared for family and friends.
Even while working full time and supporting life on the farm, Mary always put her family first. Her two granddaughters, Brooke Lindsey Ayscue and Addison Faith Eicher, were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, John Dennis and Verline Winand, and her stepmother, Hattie Winand Dennis.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Wendell Lynn Eicher; her daughter, Lana Eicher Ayscue (Brandon); her son, Wesley Leland Eicher; and her cherished granddaughters, Brooke Lindsey Ayscue and Addison Faith Eicher. She is also survived by her brothers, Guy Dennis (Val) and John Dennis (Cassie); along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, Alabama. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 11:00 AM at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Century, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Mary’s memory.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tate Lacrosse Hosts District Tournament Opener Tonight
April 10, 2025
The Tate High School lacrosse team opens play tonight in the 2025 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse District Tournament.
No. 4 Tate will host No. 5 Milton at 6 p.m. Thursday in Pete Gindl Stadium with the winner advancing to the semifinals on April 14 at No. 1 Gulf Breeze.
Tate defeated Milton twice during the regular season by scores of 7-5 and 6-2.
No. 3 Niceville will be at No. 2 Navarre in the semis on April 14. The District championship game will be April 16.
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Molino Park Elementary PTA Carnival Is Friday Evening
April 10, 2025
Get ready for an evening of family fun as Molino Park Elementary School hosts its 2025 Spring Carnival this Friday, April 11th. Sponsored by the Molino Park PTA, the event promises a delightful experience for the entire community.
From 5-8 p.m., the grounds of Molino Park Elementary, located at 899 Highway 97, will transform into a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Attendees can look forward to a wide array of classic carnival games, delicious food, lively music, and various local vendors.
Adding to the excitement, the carnival will feature a bake-off competition, highlighting the culinary talents within the community. A live and silent auction will offer attendees the chance to bid on unique items and experiences, with proceeds supporting PTA initiatives and school programs.
Organizers emphasize that this event is designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
Wristbands are available from 7:10 until 8 a.m. with cash sales only on Thursday and Friday. Pre-sale wristbands are $12; regular price is $15 at the carnival Friday evening.
Peggy Sue Dunn
April 10, 2025
Peggy Sue Dunn, age 66, of Atmore, AL passed away on April 2, 2025 in Pensacola, Florida. Peggy was born on August 22, 1958 in Atmore, Alabama to Odis Columbus and Mary Ellen Tolin Dunn. Peggy was a member of the Atmore Apostolic Church. She was employed with Lowery’s Drive-In for many years. Peggy was known as “One of the Original Lowery Girls” and the “Ice Cream Lady”. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Lou Dunn Gregg.
Peggy is survived by her brothers, Billy (Ruthie) Dunn of Atmore, AL and David Dunn of Atmore, AL; her sisters, Evelyn (Bruce) Lang of Brandon, MS, Ann (Jimmy) Ainsworth of Jena, LA and Lois Mahony of Atmore, AL along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Timothy James officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Reese McNair, Devin Dunn, Jason Dunn, Alex Reyes, Billy Rice and Matthew Helveston.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Wahoos Fall Behind Early, Sustain First Loss of Season
April 10, 2025
written by Bill Vilona
For the first time in five games, the Blue Wahoos were in a mid-game hole. They weren’t able to climb out.
The Montgomery Biscuits jumped to an early lead, extended it to 5-1 in the sixth inning and went on to a 6-3 victory that ended the Blue Wahoos’ unbeaten start to the season at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The Biscuits (3-1) produced 10 hits against Pensacola pitching, the most allowed in the Blue Wahoos’ (4-1) first five games.
Even so, the game still had some final at-bat intrigue. Blue Wahoos third baseman Johnny Olmstead caused a crowd reaction by driving a pitch deep to centerfield with Josh Zamora on second base. The ball was caught by the Biscuits’ Homer Bush Jr. near the base of the wall to end the game.
Zamora and catcher Sam Praytor both had two hits, accounting for the bulk of the team’s seven hits. Praytor reached base three times, scored a run and threw out two runners trying to steal.
It became a tough start for Blue Wahoos righthander Jacob Miller. In the second inning, he allowed three hits as the Biscuits scored three runs.
Left fielder Matthew Etzel led off with a bunt single. Cooper Kinney then doubled. Tatem Levins followed with an RBI single. The Blue Wahoos just missed turning a double play to end the inning, but instead a second run scored. The Biscuits then pulled off a double steal to plate the third run.
Miller pitched four innings, allowing six hits, but did record seven strikeouts in his first start of the season.
The Blue Wahoos’ Mark Coley II homered with two outs in the bottom of the second—his first Double-A level homer.
Etzel gave the Biscuits a 4-1 lead with a fifth-inning homer off Tristan Stevens.
Kemp Alderman’s sacrifice fly in the sixth scored Jake Thompson, who had led off with a triple, and Praytor scored the Blue Wahoos’ final run in the eighth after leading off with a single.
The Biscuits win evened the series. The two teams will play the third game on the first “Mullet Thursday” when the Blue Wahoos will take on their alternate identity and wear Pensacola Mullets uniforms. There will be beverage specials throughout the game for those of legal age.
Robby Snelling, one of the Blue Wahoos’ Top 10 rated prospects in the Miami Marlins organization, will make his second start after a sharp opening night last Friday.
GAME NOTABLES
— The Navarre Youth Sports Association softball teams attended Wednesday’s game and participated in a pregame parade on the field. The group had 250 members attending the game.
— The Blue Wahoos honored Travis (TJ) Presley on his birthday Wednesday. Known as TJ, he greets fans as they arrived at the top of the main entrance staircase each game. He’s the guy you can hear say, “Welcome To the Wahoos Life” as people come into the ballpark.
— On Tuesday, the Blue Wahoos honored a 98-year-old resident “Miss Bobbie” who sat above the home team dugout and had the entire stadium singing “Happy Birthday” wishes to her on her 98th birthday.
WANT TO GO?
- WHO: Montgomery Biscuits vs. Blue Wahoos
- WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
- WHEN: Thursday Thru Sunday.
- GAME TIMES: Thursday through Saturday games all start at 6:05 p.m. The game on Sunday starts at 1:05 p.m.
Lumen Garrett Barrow
April 10, 2025
Mr. Lumen Garrett Barrow, passed away, on April 6, 2025, in Penscola, FL. He was born December 9, 1944 in Century Hospital. He served in the United States Army for 2 years. He retired from Monsanto after 36 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Odis and Stella Barrow; brothers, Eugene Barrow, Frank Barrow and Jack Barrow; and sister, Esther Creamer.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Barrow; of Century, FL; sons Frank (Frances) Barrow, of Century, FL; and Johnny (Anita) Barrow, of Old Town, FL; granddaughters, Tara (Joshua) Kirkland, Alexis Barrow, Nora barrow, and Grace Barrow; great-granddaughters, Avary and Alivia; and one brother, Roger Barrow.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Rock Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Buddy Trawick speaking.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Frances Delito Mayhair
April 10, 2025
Mrs. Frances Delito Mayhair, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was a native of Gateswood, Alabama and spent most of her life in Cantonment, Florida.
Delito was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, but above all she was a devoted christian and faithful member of Farm Hill Baptist Church. Delito worked for many years and retired from Southern Prestressed Concrete as a payroll clerk. Later she worked for several years at Sand and Dirt in Cantonment, Florida before fully retiring.
Delito loved family gatherings where she could visit and fellowship with her numerous siblings and family. Delito was the youngest of 10 siblings born to Thomas and Frances Allen of Gateswood, Alabama.
Delito was married for 61 years to the love of her life Lloyd Mayhair and is survived by other loving members of her family, son Thomas (Connie) Mayhair, daughter Tracy Yates (John Ransom), sister Annette (Jerry) Garner, sister-in-law Irene Doyle, three grandchildren, Phillip Mayhair, Ashlin Smith and Brittany Yates, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Delito was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Frances Allen, brothers Norman, Alton, James Thomas (JT) and Orlan Allen, sisters Ruby Isaac, Ada Barbee, Eula Boone and Bobbie Flowers.
Funeral services were held Thursday April 10, 2025, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Pallbearers were nephews Keith Allen, David Allen, Wes Garner, Jason Mayhair, Chris Mayhair and grandson Phillip Mayhair.