Bratt Elementary Collects 53 Pounds Of Pop Tabs For Ronald McDonald House
June 22, 2018
Bratt Elementary School students collected tens of thousands of pop tabs — those little pull tabs off the tops of aluminum drink cans — to benefit the Ronald McDonald House this year.
Between January and the end of May, the school collected 53.6 pounds of pop tabs that were donated Wednesday.
According to the Ronald McDonald House, there are 1,430 tabs per pound — meaning Bratt Elementary’s 53.6 pound donation would contain an estimated 76,000 tabs. Placed end to end, they would stretch over a mile.
The money from recycling the tabs are used by the facility to help pay their water bill.
File photo.
NWE, Century 8U All-Stars Team Up To Advance To State Tournament
June 22, 2018
A combined Northwest Escambia and Century 8U All-Star team placed second in the recent Cal Ripken Baseball District 7 8U tournament. They now advance to the state 8U Tournament next week in Sylacauga, AL. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Found Shot To Death In Escambia County
June 21, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder Wednesday night in the Mayfair area off Mobile Highway.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Trenton Drive and Edison Drive to find 19-year old Jaquan Berry. He was dead from multiple gunshot woulds.
There have been no arrests in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
New Bridge Now Open On North Highway 99 In Oak Grove
June 21, 2018
Traffic has been shifted to a new North Highway 99 bridge over Pine Barren Creek, just north of the Oak Grove Park.
The new bridge with 11-foot travel lanes and nine-foot shoulders was built just west of the existing bridge, which was constructed in 1955. The old bridge will now be dismantled.
The $4.2 million Florida Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in a few weeks.
Pictured: A new bridge is now open on North Highway 99 in Oak Grove. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Cantonment Three Vehicle Accident
June 21, 2018
There were no serious injures in a three vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at Highway 297A and County Road 97 in Cantonment. Everyone involved refused transport to the hospital by Escambia County EMS following the 5:50 p.m. wreck. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Molino Wreck
June 21, 2018
One person was transported to a local hospital by ambulance after a wreck on Brickton Road near Warhop Lane in Molino about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday.. Their injuries were not considered life threatening. The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Jacks Branch Road Wreck
June 21, 2018
There were no injuries in a wreck Wednesday afternoon on Jacks Branch Road near Lathram Chapel Church. Photo by Rhonda Lawson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Four New Candidates Enter Race For Century Council
June 21, 2018
Four new candidates tossed their names into the race for Century Town Council Wednesday, bringing the current total to six candidates for three seats.
The qualifying period ends at noon Friday.
Candidates are:
Seat 3
- Ben Boutwell (incumbent) – Qualified
- Amanuel Onell Dubose – Pre-filed
Seat 4
- Mary Bourgeois – Qualified
- John Brian Johnston – Pre-filed
- James Edward Smith, Jr. – Qualified
Seat 5
- Sandra McMurray-Jackson (incumbent)
Dubose and Johnston must complete the qualification process by the deadline in order to be on the ballot.
Pictured: Sandra McMurray-Jackson. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Summer Feeding Fun Day Held At Carver Park
June 21, 2018
Feeding the Gulf Coast held a Summer Feeding Fun Day was held Wednesday at Carver Park in Cantonment with activities and free snacks for children under 18. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Panhandle Equine Rescue Hosts Animal Cruelty Investigations School
June 21, 2018
Wednesday, Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment hosted the hands-on portion of the American Animal Cruelty Investigations Schools taught by Doug Eddins.
Animal control officers from Mobile, Baton Rouge, LA and Ocala, FL, joined sheriff’s deputies from Amite, LA, and Jefferson County, AL , in the class. Local Farrier Josh Weekly taught an equine podiatry class showing the importance of keeping a horse’s feet in good shape and how to recognize problems and abuse.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, PER was founded by a small group of concerned citizens with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equines. PER is authorized by the court system to investigate equine cruelty in Escambia County.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.