Beulah Christmas Bash Christmas Car And Craft Show Held Saturday
December 12, 2021
The Beulah Bash Christmas Car and Craft Show was held Saturday at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, hosted by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Beulah.
The event featured dozens of craft vendors, free crafts for kids, inflatable fun, food trucks and, classic cars and photos with Santa.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Shots Fired Incident Inside Century Convenience Store
December 11, 2021
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident a week ago inside a Century convenience store.
Aaron Lee Sutton, 32, was booked into the Escambia County Jail Friday night on charges of aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a firearm. He was jailed with bond set at $300,000.
An arrest warrant has also been issued for 16-year old Travis Lavar Scott, Jr. for possession of a firearm by a delinquent. It was not known Friday night if he had been arrested due to delays in accessing juvenile arrest records.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Sutton and Scott became involved in a verbal altercation about 5:55 p.m. December 4 and both pulled firearms. Deputies said Scott fired his weapon inside the Century Kwik Stop on North Century Boulevard, just south of Whataburger.
There were other customers inside the store at the time of the incident, along with the store clerk. There were no injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 436-9620 or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 433-STOP.
One Injured In Bratt Crash: One Vehicle Overturned, The Other Hit Utility Wires
December 11, 2021
One person was injured in an early Saturday morning crash on Pine Barren Road in Bratt.
The injured driver was in a SUV that left the road and overturned, coming to rest about 200 feet away off the roadway. It was not immediately clear if the vehicle struck the utility pole, or if the utility pole was already down at the time of the crash and the driver swerved as a result.
The utility pole pulled guy wires down across Pine Barren Road, about three-quarters of mile north of Breastworks Road. The driver of a Toyota RAV4 later collided with the downed wires.
The driver of the overturned SUV was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered life threatening. The occupants of the Toyota RAV4 were not injured in the 12:05 a.m. crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded.
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Jay High School Cheerleader Marches In Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade In Hawaii
December 11, 2021
Jay High School varsity cheerleader Hannah Diamond took part this week in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
“I was very honored to be able to cheer…in the parade,” Diamond said after the parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. “And honor the amazing men, women, and families of our great country who fought so hard to protect us and give us the freedoms that we have today.”
Pictured: Jay High School varsity cheerleader Hannah Diamond. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Reports 124 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week
December 11, 2021
There were 124 new COVID-19 cases reported last week in Escambia County, according to a Florida Department of Health report.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 54,242 (+124)
Positivity rate last week: 4.3%
People vaccinated: 161,613 (+978)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 53%
New hospital admissions: 23
Total deaths last 7 days: 16 (CDC data)
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 32,816 (+96)
Positivity rate last week: 4.3%
People vaccinated: 93,861 (+53)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 53%
New hospital admissions: 12
Total deaths last 7 days: 0 (CDC data)
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 3,710,507 (+113,530)
Case positivity rate: 2.6%
Deaths: 62,026 (+36)
McDavid Woman Went To Get Divorce Papers Signed, Tried To Run Over Multiple People, ECSO Says
December 10, 2021
A McDavid woman is accused of trying to run over multiple people with her vehicle after trying to get divorce papers signed, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Mary Ellen Edwards, 42, was charged with five felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Edwards had gone to a residence on Betmark Road to get divorce papers signed and got into a verbal altercation with her estranged husband and other individuals at the residence, according to the ECSO.
The husband told deputies that Edwards threatened to burn his trailer down before getting into her vehicles and attempting to “try to run people over”, an arrest report states. She also grabbed a “big stick or something” and attempted to strike one person, the report continues.
During the incident, she did collide with a swing set and nearly hit the home, the report states. Deputies noted there was fresh foliage in the grill of her vehicle from a shrub near the porch, and there were multiple tire imprints in the yard.
Edwards was released on a $5,000 bond.
Live Nativity: ‘Night In Bethlehem’ Sunday Evening In Molino
December 10, 2021
Highland Baptist Church will host “Night in Bethlehem” on Sunday from 5:30 until 7 p.m. During the live, interactive portrayal, visitors can taste, smell, feel and experience what Bethlehem was like on that wondrous night. There will be a live Nativity with live animals, along with the opportunity to visit the marketplace, see the potter, taste the bread, hear the angels and talk with Mary and Joseph.
Admission is free. Highland Baptist Church is located at 6240 North Highway 95A in Molino.
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New Software Streamlining Escambia EMS Billing, Patient Care Reports
December 10, 2021
Escambia County EMS has transitioned to new streamline billing and patient care reports.
“ImageTrend Elite is a report-writing software platform that allows EMS to more efficiently document patient care reports,” said Escambia County EMS Chief David Torsell. “This platform allows previously transported patient data to be accessed for faster documentation in the field, data analysis for continuous review, electronic patient care reports to be sent to local hospitals and for EMS to receive patient outcome data from hospitals.”
EMTs are able to use ImageTrend to expedite the documentation process between EMS and the local hospital, and allows data-sharing that can be used for overall quality improvement.
ImageTrend has a patient care billing platform that allows EMTs and paramedics to ensure accuracy with billing processes, which includes measures that allow for gathering additional patient information even after EMS services are complete. Statements are also generated in a timely manner, which are then distributed to the patient or the patient’s insurance provider.
Public Safety Eric Gilmore said Escambia County EMS is currently able to generate a patient bill the day after a transport.
As Escambia County EMS crews are continuing to utilize the software, they will be able to quickly gather information on their patients, especially with those who have used Escambia County EMS in the past. Overall, the ImageTrend data analysis allows EMS to do internal studies to track information on patient encounters, such as overdoses, heart attacks, strokes and more.
Former Flomaton High Athletic Trainer Accused Of Sex With A Student
December 10, 2021
A former Flomaton High School athletic trainer was arrested Thursday afternoon on a sex charge involving a student.
Kelsie Lauren Johnson, 26, was charged with being a school employee engaging in a sex act with a student under 19, an Alabama Class B felony. She was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bond pending an initial appearance.
On November 15, the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation after receiving a formal complaint of an inappropriate relationship between Johnson and a male athlete at the school, according to Sheriff Heath Jackson. At the time, Johnson was acting as a sports trainer on loan from another school system, he said.
“At the completion of the investigation, it was determined that Johnson had participated in a sexual encounter with a student under the age of 19 and her position as a trainer assigned to the school violated Alabama State Law,” Jackson stated.
Johnson was removed from her position at Flomaton High School after the formal complaint was made.
Santa And Friends Visit Escambia Westgate On A Snowy Thursday
December 10, 2021
Thursday was an absolutely magical day at Escambia Westgate School with snow and a special visit from Santa and friends.
Santa had a little help from not only his elves, but also Ascend Performance Materials in making the day possible.
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