Take A Look At The Planned I-10 At Beulah Road Interchange
October 23, 2019
The Florida Department of Transportation presented the details in on the I-10 at Beulah Road Interchange Project during a public information meeting Tuesday evening.
The project includes the widening of Beulah Road from West Nine Mile Road to Isaacs Lane, the realignment from Isaacs Lane to West Kingsfield Road, a new interchange at I-10 and the widening of I-10 from the Florida/Alabama line to the Pensacola Weigh Station.
The project encompasses an area that will see a significant amount of a future development.
As a result of planned growth, there is a need to provide connectivity from new areas of development to the surrounding regional transportation system, according to FDOT. Additionally, there is a need to provide an alternative route that will reduce travel times and congestion within the study area.
At the meeting, the initial engineering and environmental analysis were presented, and the public had the opportunity to provide comments. A public hearing will be held in 2020, and the study portion of the project will wrap up in 2021.
Documents from Tuesday’s presentation are below. Click each to download in pdf format.
Molino Park Elementary Receives Donation For Accelerated Reader Incentives
October 23, 2019
The Barrineau Park Historical Society presented Molino Park Elementary School with funds to be used for accelerated reader incentives for this school year. Pictured are (L-R) Molino Park Assistant Principal Cheryl Johnecheck, Barrineau Park Historical Society President Craig Exner, and Principal Lisa Arnold Barnes. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Ranked No. 8 In The State, No. 3 In Region
October 23, 2019
After a bye week last Friday night, the Northview Chiefs slipped to No. 3 in the region and No. 8 in the state in the latest 1A rankings released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
In Region 1-1A, the Chiefs are ranked behind Baker, ranked No. 1 in the state, and Vernon, ranked No. 6 in the state.
Region 1-1A rankings are as follows (listed as school, RPI, record)
- Baker .691 (8-0)
- Vernon .624 (6-2)
- Northview .606 (5-2)
- Freeport .601 (6-2)
- Jay .534 (4-4)
- Graceville .529 (5-3)
- Holmes County .451 (3-5)
- Cottondale .425 (2-6)
- Chipley .395 (1-7)
Teams are ranked based upon a RPI formula. RPI stands for Ratings Percentage Index. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
Northview will face bottom-ranked Chipley this Friday night in Chipley.
Pictured: The Baker Gators got past Northview in a close 14-12 game September 13 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
ECHS Earns JV Win Over Northview On Final Play Of Game
October 23, 2019
The Escambia County High Blue Devils defeated the Northview Chiefs 24-20 Thursday night in junior varsity football action.
The Blue Devils earned the victory with the go ahead score on the final play of the game in Bratt.
It was the final game of the season for the JV Chiefs.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Beach Sign Sold In Four Parts For $45,750 To Highest Bidders
October 23, 2019
The old Pensacola Beach sign sold at auction for a total of $45,750, plus sales tax.
The sign was sold in four separate pieces.
Jim Reeves won the starburst sign auction for $10,000 to be placed at his Pensacola Beach Rv Park. Danny Sloan, owner of Tacky’s, purchased the sailfish sign with letters for $27,000; Frisky Dolphin owner Kevin Hausfield won the sailfish sign without letters auction for $7,250. Tim Buttel of Gulf Breeze won the arrow sign for $1,500.
The funds from the Escambia County auction will help offset the cost of the new Pensacola Beach sign that was installed last month.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Four Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant In Atmore
October 23, 2019
Four people are a facing drug charges after the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, U.S. Marshals and Atmore Police served a search warrant at 517 East Oak Street in Atmore.
According to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, agents found numerous drug paraphernalia items, methamphetamines, heroin, marijuana and prescription pills in the residence along with four individuals.
Christian James Shenk, 48, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Michael Wayne Barnhill, 55, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana.
Dana Marie Harrison, 42, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana. And Syndle Vinson, 33, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance (heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All four were booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton with bond set at $25,000 each.
Update: Walnut Hill Crash Claims Local Man’s Life, Injures 8-Year Old Child
October 22, 2019
A single vehicle crash near Walnut Hill claimed one life and injured a child Monday night.
Clayton Joseph Cagle, age 31 of Walnut Hill, was traveling east on Pine Forest Road about a mile off Highway 97. He failed to maintain control of his 1999 GMC Yukon, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and strike a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both were wearing their seat belts.
An 8-year old passenger was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Taking Extra Steps To Ensure Sunshine Law Compliance
October 22, 2019
Century is taking additional steps to ensure compliance with Florida’s Sunshine Law after missteps led to a violation earlier this month.
As the council held a Community Redevelopment Agency and as a regular council meeting got underway Monday night, the first order of business was asking the town clerk for confirmation that the meeting were properly advertised.
Public notices advertising the meeting were distributed to the media a week in advance and were posted at locations including the front door of town hall.
Interim City Manager Buz Eddy told the council that an internal checklist was now being used by staff to insure various steps like posting notices is taking place, and staff members will sign off as tasks are completed.
Monday night’s CRA meeting was a do over of a CRA meeting held October 7 — same agenda, same discussion — because the earlier meeting violated the Sunshine Law according to Eddy.
Pictured below: The Century Town Council meets Monday night after being assured their meeting was properly advertised. Pictured top: A notice for the meeting was posted on the front door of town hall and other locations. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County School District Names Teachers Of The Year
October 22, 2019
The Escambia County School District has named Teachers of the Year. The district’s Teacher of the Year will be named a the Golden Apple Awards early next year.
Many of the North Escambia area Teachers of the Year have already been featured in stories on NorthEscambia.com, and we’ll continue to feature additional honorees in the coming days.
Alternative Education – Denise Barnett
Jim Allen Elementary – Anne Fillingim
Jim C. Bailey Middle – Maureen Harden
Bellview Elementary – Dana Sharp
Bellview Middle – Michelle Lingo
Beulah Academy of Science – Wes Hillman
Beulah Elementary – Kadee Barnett
Beulah Middle School – Leanne Jenkins
Blue Angels Elementary – Jennifer Hausner
Bratt Elementary – Erin Bryant
Brentwood Elementary – Jessica Haupt
Brown-Barge Middle – Carrie McGugin
Byrneville Elementary – Susan Moorhead
Camelot Academy – Venise Evans
Hellen Caro Elementary – Andrea Lowery
N. B. Cook Elementary – Christine Rathbun
Cordova Park Elementary – Kari Graham
Ensley Elementary – Vonda Hawk
Escambia High – Michael G. Davis
Escambia Westgate – Deborah Melton
Exceptional Student Education – Rayeko McCartan
Ferry Pass Elementary – Dorie Nickerson
Ferry Pass Middle – Carol Cleaver
Global Learning Academy – Brandi Finch
Reinhardt Holm Elementary – Lynette Chandler
Kingsfield Elementary School – Rachel Weber
Lakeview School – David Meredith
Lincoln Park Elementary – Shirley Luster
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary – Faye Pryor-Wiggins
Longleaf Elementary – Megan Sims
L. D. McArthur Elementary – Mindy Resmondo
Molino Park Elementary – Pamela Maraman-Barnes
Montclair Elementary School – Jacqueline Chabot
Myrtle Grove Elementary – Colleen Van Deusen
Navy Point Elementary – David Vaughn
Northview High – Barbara Luker
Oakcrest Elementary – Jaclyn Summers
Pensacola High – Alan Robinson (Deceased)
Pine Forest High – Jeffrey H. Creel
Pine Meadow Elementary – Pamela Garrison
Pleasant Grove Elementary – Elizabeth “Liz” Cheney
Ransom Middle – Jodi Woods
Scenic Heights Elementary – Sherdina Baker
O. J. Semmes Elementary – Kathryn Lovely
Sherwood Elementary – Tamika Wyrick
George Stone Technical Center – Anthony Wiggins
A. K. Suter Elementary – Darian Martin
J. M. Tate High – Athena (Tena) Gindl
Ernest Ward Middle – Lee Barren
Warrington Elementary – Teresa Sanderson
Warrington Middle – Marlena Lewis
Booker T. Washington High – Mary Kate Griffith
C. A. Weis Elementary – Cindy Speed
West Florida High – Cheyenna Novotny
West Pensacola Elementary – Kimberly Wolford
J. H. Workman Middle School – Yohana Durango
Escambia Woman Claims Half Million Dollar Lottery Prize
October 22, 2019
An Escambia County woman has claimed a half million dollar top prize from the Florida Lottery’s Cash Blast game.
Barbara Flowers, 54, purchased her winning ticket from Quick Fill, located at 3020 Gulf Beach Highway.
The $5 game launched in December 2018 and features six top prizes of $500,000 and more than $58 million in total cash prizes.