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Century Teen Charged with Shooting Two people in Atmore

A Century teen has been charged in connection with shooting and wounding of two people in Atmore.

on Fridayay , October 6, the Atmore police Department responded to a report of a shooting victim seeking treatment at at Atmore Community Hospital, according to police, They arrived to find that one person had been shot in the feet.
“While speaking with the victim, a
second victim arrived at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to one of their hands,” Sgt. Darryl McMann said. Officers determined the shooting happened in the 100 block of Patterson street
Scorott was developed as the suspect and was charged with two counts of attempted murder, one count of discharging a firearm into an unoccupied dwellingand three cound of discharging a firearm into an unoccupied vehicle.

Scott was taken into custody Monday inside a local restaurant and booked into the Escambia County (AL Detention Center in Brewton.

10,000 pound food Giveaway Tuesday In Cantonment

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The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a large drive-thru giveaway Tuesday afternoon, September 19 at Carver Park on Webb Street.
The food distribution will begin at 3 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required.
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Chilly fall week ahead Lows Falling Into the 40s

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Ribbon cutting Set For This Week For Multipurpose Building recently Completed At Ashton Brosnaham Park

A reibbon cutting is ser for this week on a new $2.7 million multiuse locker room facility at Ashton Brosnaham Park at 11 a.m. Wednesday

The two story facility will serve as additional locker room space for the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament and other sporting events. Features at the facility include restrooms and showers for team sports use, an open space with sliding walls on the first floor, and meeting and office spaces on the second floor. The open space on the first floor will be available for rent and can be used for meetings, birthday parties and other events.

“We have an incredible team in our Parks department who understand the value recreation brings to our quality of life in Escambia County,” said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Rhodes. “Contractors and our staff have worked hard to finish this new building in time for the 2023 SEC tournament, and I am incredibly proud we could meet this timeline. Additionally, we have made improvements to our soccer turf that will not only fit the needs of the elite athletes in the Southeastern Conference but will also benefit the local soccer players along with our local colleges.”

The Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex will serve as the location for the Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament for the second year in a row, October 29 through November 5. The 2022 event saw record-breaking attendance numbers and generated $2.5 million in local economic impact.

“I’m thrilled with the work our Parks department has done at Ashton Brosnaham over the last year,” said District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry. “I want to thank Michael Rhodes and his team for their diligent work to make Ashton Brosnaham one of the best parks in Escambia County. I also want to thank Ray Palmer and Pensacola Sports for their strong partnership and advocacy in bringing high-level sports to our county. District 5 looks forward to welcoming the SEC again in the coming weeks.”

“We are thankful to Escambia County and Pensacola Sports for providing a tremendous venue to conduct our SEC Soccer Championship,” said SEC Associate Commissioner/SWA Tiffany Daniels. “Their proven commitment to this event with the addition of this building promises to provide lasting memories for our student-athletes and an outstanding experience for SEC soccer fans from across the region.”

Florida Gas Prices Fall to 3-Month Lows

Florida gas prices fell to their lowest levels in three months. On Sunday, pump prices averaged $3.33 per gallon, after declining 15 cents last week.

Florida’s gas prices have mostly been on a downward trend through the past four weeks. During that time, the state average fell from $3.69/g to $3.33/g.
The
Pensacola metro had the lowest average price in the state at $3.16.A low o 2.97 was avilable Sundyannight in Canontment at stations on Muscogreee Road and Highway 29 in Pensacola, a low of $2.81 was avilable at a Nine Mile Road onvenience store Sunday night

“The discount at the pump has largely been driven by falling oil prices,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, the downward trend could stall soon. Ongoing geopolitical tensions allowed oil prices to regain some strength last week, though they remain below price levels we saw three weeks ago.

The U.S. price of crude oil settled at $87.69 per barrel Friday. That’s $4.90 per barrel (6%) more than the week before, but well below the $93/b highs we saw on September 27th. The increase came after The Group of Seven (G7) announced plans to provide financial assistance to Ukraine by tightening sanctions against Russia. The market is also uneasy about the Israel-Gaza conflict. On Sunday night, the price of oil was trending lower in overnight trading.

Regional Prices

Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.53), Naples ($3.49), Tallahassee ($3.45)
Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.16), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.19), Orlando ($3.25)
Ways to Save on Gasoline

Combine errands to limit driving time.
Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
AAA Resources for Drivers

Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information.
Get a tune-up. Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.
Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
Determine anticipated fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA’s Gas Cost Calculator.
Find Florida Gas Prices

Jay Farm Family Named Finalists For State Achievement In Agriculture Award

Brandt and Samantha Hendricks of Jay have been named finalists for the Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture award. The couple will compete for the statewide honor later this month at the 2023 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando.

The Hendricks produce cotton and peanuts and have a cow-calf operation. They are also shareholders in the local peanut buying point where harvested peanuts are sold. Brandt and Samantha serve on the Florida Farm Bureau state Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group and serve on the Santa Rosa County Farm Bureau board of directors.

“We choose to advocate for agriculture because it is important to us to share our story of why we do what we do, every day,” said Brandt. “Our hopes are to leave the land better than we found it and leave people with a better understanding.”

The Achievement in Agriculture award recognizes members of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program who excel in their involvement in agriculture, leadership abilities and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic and service organizations. Each Achievement in Agriculture award finalist undergoes an on-site farm visit by a team of qualified judges as part of the final selection process.

The state award winner will receive a $45,000 cash prize, a $500 cash award and an expense-paid trip to the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, early next year.

Update: Suspect Attempting To Flee With Hostage At Knifepoint Shot, Killed By Deputy

A man with 58 prior felony convictions has been identified as the suspect shot and killed by a deputy Sunday night in Escambia County.

Sheriff Chip Simmons said 53-year old Ronnie Kenneth Clark  was wanted on a failure to appear warrant on a meth-related charge and a violation of probation warrant. He had warrants in both Florida and Alabama.

A bail bondsman from Bay Minette and deputies believed Clark had a gun, which was later determined to be two objects taped together to resemble a firearm (pictured below inset), Simmons said. He also texted two people saying that he had a gun and was going to “shoot it out” with deputies, according to the sheriff.

About 5 p.m., the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4700-block of Helton Lane off Klondike Road for the warrant service, where Clark reportedly threatened both the deputies and the bondsman.

For hours, he held a woman hostage inside a tent on the property before attempting to leave. Simons said Clark was holding a knife to the woman’s throat, got into a a vehicle and attempted to leave. That’s when he was shot and killed by a SWAT officer.

Simmons said the woman is being treated at a local hospital for injuries. He said she was struck when the bullet either traveled through the suspect or fragmented. An update on her condition was not available.

“It’s obvious to us that we spent five hours trying to end this peacefully, and we cannot let them leave,” Simmons said during a Monday morning press conference. “In situations like this, we care about human life. We care more about a hostage than we do the hostage taker, and the deputy had an opportunity to end this…Our criminal escalated these events, and it cost him his life.”

“He threatened our deputies; he threatened the bondsman. He held a knife to the throat of a hostage, and he tried to get away. If you try to do these things, you are not long for this world, quite honestly. You play this type of stupid game, and you get what you get.”

The knife was recovered at the scene (pictured first below), the sheriff noted.

As is standard procedure, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer involved shooting, and the deputy has been placed on administrative leave.

Betty Ann Henderson

Mrs. Betty Ann Henderson, age 77 of Dauphin Square in Mobile Alabama, passed away Wednesday evening April 26, 2023, in a Mobile Hospital.

Mrs. Henderson was a native, and longtime resident of the Flomaton area until moving to Mobile, Alabama in 2015. She had worked as a Customer Service Representative for Matrix Employee Services inc. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending all her time with her family, and as much time with her grandchildren as possible. She was of the Pentecostal faith, and member of The Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she enjoyed working with the youth.

She is survived by her two sons, Sean (Amber) Henderson of Semms Al. Patrick (Robyn) Henderson of Reeltown Al.: brother, David (Ann) Henderson of Long Beach Ms.: sister Lila Nell Harper of Monroeville Al : four grandchildren: Ada Henderson, Alex Henderson of Semms Al: Sophie Henderson, and Finn Henderson, of Reeltown Al.

Preceded in death by her father and mother, Melton Floyd Bethea and Louise Jacobs Bethea: Brothers Melton Bethea of Atmore, Al, and Marvin Bethea of Weatherford Tx: sister Patricia Bethea Neal of Century Fl: Husband Bobby Henderson of Flomaton Al.

Visitation will be held Monday May 01, 2023, from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Ann Henderson will be held Monday afternoon May 01, 2023 at 2P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Pastor AL Bethea officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.

Paula Star Pugh

Paula Star Pugh, age 48 of Walnut Hill, was charged with grand theft $10,000 to $20,000 and fraud under $20,000. Both charges are third degree felonies.

She was released on a $2,500 bond 22 minutes after surrendering at the Escambia County Jail.

According to the school’s website, Pugh is an English 2 teacher at Northview High School. None of the charges are related to her employment or the school.

Candidate Profile: Alicia Johnson

• Current occupation: Consulting
• Previous occupations:Utility management
• Civic, church and other community involvement? Foster Parent
• Education: AA Liberal Arts PSC/ AA Technical License Water/ Wastewater Treatment FDEP
• Previous offices held, previously sought:  Seat 4 (Interim) Century Town Council
• Why are you running for Century Town Council? I am honored to use my knowledge of utility management to serve my fellow citizens. So that we may continue to see growth and prosperity in Century.
• What are the three most important issues facing the Century Town Council?  Town infrastructure, available employment, and Town image
• Should the town repair the ‘Freedom Road Bridge’, and, if so, how can it be funded? Yes, the freedom Road bridge should be repaired as soon as possible.
• How does the town fund any improvements needed to the water & sewer services provided to the Century Correctional Institution? We have received legislative appropriations for repairs and rides for our water and waste water systems.
• Do you support Home Rule? I do, I believe the charter review committee has done an amazing job updating our charter and I am looking forward to seeing these changes enacted
• Do you support the provisions of the Sunshine Law? Should Century’s government become more transparent; and, if so, how? I do support Floridas Sunshine Law. I think that all government entities should be completely transparent.
• How can the Town of Century solve current town government financial issues? What do you see as the biggest financial issue facing Century? In my opinion, incorrect billing has been the major financial issue that Century has faced. Recent audits have exposed the issues and staff has made strides to correct them.
• Are there any ordinances/regulations in Century you would like to see added? No
• Are there any additional ordinances/regulations in Century you would like to see eliminated? No
• How can Century better work with the county and state? The current administration is doing a wonderful job communicating with our elected officials. As a result, Century has received much needed attention.
• Are there services Century should consolidate with the county? No, after a lot of hard work, put in by Century Staff and administration, we are definitely moving in the right direction.
• How does Century attract additional businesses and/or jobs? First and foremost, we need to prepare our infrastructure to handle incoming businesses that would create new jobs.
• How does Century work to support/grow additional businesses? By patronizing our local businesses, eating in our local restaurants and buying goods from our local stores.
• What changes, if any, should be made to the Town Charter? What form of government should Century have? Council-weak Mayor system which allows for an elected mayor who does not have veto power. This way the council are jointly able to make important decisions.
• How does the town improve utility (water, sewer, gas) billing issues and ensure bills are correct going forward? By regularly auditing customers bills. Also retaining experienced personnel.
• How does the town work to improve education and activities for children and youth? By engaging with our local schools and nonprofits
• Summarize your term of office plan/goals for Century…My main goal is to see the current infrastructure improvement plans come to fruition. Other goals include encouraging new businesses and job creation.

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