Pera ‘Allen’ Adams
December 3, 2025
Pera “Allen” Adams, 79, completed his earthly journey at Harbor Hospice of Houston, Texas on October 16, 2025. He was born in Orange, Texas on September 7, 1946, to Claude Patrice and Jimmie Lee (Fulton) Adams. Allen spent his formative years in Escambia County, Florida where his artistic gifts began to flourish. Allen is a Tate High School and Pensacola Junior College Alumnus. He was an Arthur Murry dance instructor for a while, but it was with his natural artistic talent and a keen discerning eye that Allen began his career in Pensacola, Florida at an advertising department where his illustrations brought ideas to life. It wasn’t long before the pulse of larger cities called to him and Allen soon discovered that the world was wide and waiting. Allen answered the call – first to New Orleans, Louisiana and eventually to Houston, Texas.
After leaving Pensacola, Allen spent some time working in non-artistic fields as well, working at an optometrist office and Texas Power and Light. He adored New Orleans; for the culture, music, and food, but most of all, the architecture. After moving to Houston, he would return to visit New Orleans as often as the opportunity arose. He loved cooking and was an enthusiastic fan of Elvis Presley.
Allen was his own biggest critic and often cynical but whether designing for ad agencies, painting murals in homes, preparing authentic New Orleans-style cuisine, or infusing countless spaces with color, movement, and life, he lived his life through art. He saw the world differently and invited others to see it through his eyes. An artistic soul in the most intense way; imaginative, expressive, endlessly creative and unapologetically himself- Allen made life more colorful and interesting for those around him.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Cary Adams and Michael Adams, his niece Taunja Adams, and by his former wife and best friend, Norma Louise (Buechner) Adams. Though Allen had no children of his own he leaves behind a nephew, Tony, and three nieces, Tina, Angela, and Karla.
Allen’s legacy lives on in his artwork, his stories, and the indelible mark he left on those who knew him. His life is a reminder that beauty and art can be found in the details–and that courage can be found in following where the heart leads.
Allen will be laid to rest on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Harris County Eastern Gate Cemetery in Crosby, Texas.
Linda Odom Gibbson
December 3, 2025
Linda Odom Gibbson, age 79, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on November 24, 2025. Linda was born on December 2, 1945, to Ollie Brooks Odom and Verlie Mae Stewart Odom in Bay Minette, AL, but spent most of her life in Pensacola, FL. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her, Gran. She loved Pensacola Beach, and she and her husband, John, enjoyed living on South Padre Island, TX, for a short period of time. She loved to host and organize gatherings and tea parties of which she did as a small business for a period of time. In her spare time, she also enjoyed listening to opera music, reading books out of her impressive home library, and teaching her son Shane the fine art of sewing.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Gibbson, her sister Brenda Odom Hebert, and her brother, Bruce Darrel Odom.
Linda is survived by her children, Shane (Debra) Fickling of Pensacola, FL, Kirk (Erika) Fickling of Jacksonville, FL, and Jill (Chad) Conyers of Cincinnati, OH; her brother, Bobby Odom of Perdido, AL; her sister, Cindy Odom of Manhattan, NY; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sullivan Cemetery in Nokomis, AL. Interment will follow in Sullivan Cemetery.
Linda’s family will miss her dearly, but they have the hope of seeing her again through their mutual Faith and Trust in their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have Everlasting life.” John 3:16
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Man Traversing North Escambia On A Mission To Walk Across America From Top To Bottom
December 2, 2025
When Tim Hickle decided he would retire after 40 years as a buyer in the construction industry, his wife said he needed to find something to do. And he did.
Walking across America from north to south.
“So I went online and I searched the things to do when you retire, which is a horrible idea,” the 64-year-old said Monday afternoon on Pine Barren Road near McDavid.
“But I found this guy that walked Route 66 from Chicago to L.A. It was something I thought I could do. The more research I did, the more I found there were just hundreds and hundreds of people that go from coast to coast each year.”
He eventually settled on a north-south route from northern Minnesota, at the northernmost point of the U.S. at the Canadian border, to Key West, Florida. He retired in May and started his walk on June 8; he hopes to reach Key West by the end of February.
He’s made it over 180 days and 2,700 miles to North Escambia. He has about 900 miles to go.
He crossed into Florida on Sunday and spent Sunday night at Lake Stone near Century before hitting the road again. He planned to spend Monday night at the Bogia Boat Ramp on Bogia Road off Highway 29 before heading to the Molino Fire Station by Tuesday night.
As he walks, he pulls what he has nicknamed the “Copper Kettle”. It’s a simple camper cart he designed and built that carries his supplies and provides a place to sleep. The cart weighs about 120 pounds. “It has a memory foam mattress, sleeping bag, pillows,” he said. “Anything that needs to stay dry goes inside.”
Hickle is not walking to raise money or draw attention to any cause.
“It’s just a personal goal to walk from the far north in the Lower 48 to the far south in the Lower 48. There’s a lot to be said for downsizing to the point where everything I need fits into 22 square feet. I don’t mean to be anti-commercial or anything, but less is more for me.” Along the way, he recharges electrical items as he can, items like his phone and caution lights for the back of the camper.
Hickle is keeping in touch with his wife back home in Colorado as he walks, joining her when he can by phone or video—especially on Mondays when he helps her babysit their grandchild.
“We are about to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary,” he noted. He is going to miss that anniversary as he walks. One of the best parts of the walk, he said, is meeting people.
“I’m doing this at a walking pace so that I can have human interactions,” he said. “I can have a conversation with someone by the road that is getting the mail or mowing their grass. We are going to have some kind of interaction.”
“They are really the high points of his journey.”
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Escambia County Kicks Off The ‘Keep The Wreath Green’ Fire Safety Campaign
December 2, 2025
Escambia County Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Pensacola Fire Department, launched its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign on Monday, Dec. 1. While a joyous time of year, cold weather, holiday decorations and festivities can create serious fire dangers. Firefighters hope to reduce the number of fires by promoting simple, life-saving holiday safety tips each day in December.
During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential or commercial fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential and commercial buildings. In 2024, 14 bulbs were changed to red on county wreaths, while three bulbs were changed in the city.
“We encourage all of our residents to practice fire safety throughout the holiday season and join us as we ‘keep the wreath green,’” Fire Chief Adam Harrison said. “While fire safety needs to be practiced year-round, we tend to see an increase in fires during the colder months. Let’s keep this season full of cheer and do our part in keeping the wreath green.”
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Cold, Low Around Freezing Tonight
December 2, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers. High near 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 46. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers. Low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Molino Christmas Parade Is Saturday; Still Time To Register
December 2, 2025
UPDATE: The Molino Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m.
This year’s Molino Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m.
Watch the parade The parade will travel Crabtree Church Road from Molino Road to the Don Sutton Ballpark. Family fun activities, inflatables, food trucks and pictures with Santa at noon in the ballpark, following the parade.
All proceeds from the parade, which is coordinated by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Molino, will go to families in need in the North Escambia area.
Enter the Parade Line up will be in a field at 4325 Crabtree Church Road at 10 a.m. Vehicles are $50, UTVs are $30, and horses are $20 each. No dirt bikes or ATVs are allowed. For more information, contact Kimberly King at Marcus Pointe, (850) 479-8337 ext. 136. To register online, click here.
Pictured: The 2024 Molino Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
December 2, 2025
Ransom Middle School recently named its October Students of the Month. They are Journi Jackson and Boonsita Sangpinich, both sixth graders. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Anna Kunkel Signs With D-1 UAB Golf
December 2, 2025
Northview High School senior Anna Kunkel signed Monday afternoon to continue her golf career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The UAB Blazers are a NCAA Division 1 school.
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Escambia Man Pleads Guilty To Narcotic And Firearms Charges
December 2, 2025
An Escambia county man has pleaded guilty to federal narcotic and firearms charges.
Jujuan Andre George, 33, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of distribution of controlled substances, one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Prosecutors said that in May of 2025, George sold cocaine and fentanyl during an undercover operation. In June 2025, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a suite in a Pensacola strip mall that the het was known to distribute drugs out of. Law enforcement located approximately 285 grams of fentanyl as well as methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, six firearms, ammunition, and other items indicative of drug distribution. George is a multi-time convicted felon.
George faces up to life imprisonment.
NHS Chiefs Drop Two To Bayshore Christian Academy (With Gallery)
December 2, 2025
The Northview Chiefs dropped two basketball games to Bayshore Christian of Fairhope Academy Monday in Bratt.
Bayshore’s JV defeated NHS 35-25, and the varsity defeated Northview 55-27.
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Up next, Northview will host the West Florida Jaguars on Tuesday and the Central Jaguars on Thrusday.
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