HS Basketball: Jay Sweeps Northview
December 12, 2017
In high school basketball action, Jay swept four games across the board against Northview Monday in Bratt.
BOYS
Jay 42, Northview 38
Jay 38, Northview 22 (JV)
GIRLS
Jay 46, Northview 23
Jay 43, Northview 3
Both varsity teams will take part in the Jay Christmas Tournament later this week.
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Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 12, 2017
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations at Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley. Look for the big white tent and the Tate Showband trailer near the entrance.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 12 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday Dec. 16 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 17 — 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 24 — 11 am. – 5p.m.
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Tate’s Madisen Nelson Commits To Pensacola State
December 12, 2017
Tate High School senior Madisen Nelson has signed her commitment to play softball at Pensacola State College. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Considers Over $700K To Replace Tornado Ravaged Historic Homes In Century
December 12, 2017
The Escambia County Commission is set to approve nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in construction contracts to replace six historic homes that were damaged during the February 2016 Century tornado.
State Disaster State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funding was allocated to Escambia County in 2016 to assist income eligible owner occupants with rehabilitation needs after the EF-3 tornado ravaged the area.
The six properties are located in Century’s Town of Century’s Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District, which is located on the National Register of Historic Places.
In August 2016, Quina Grundhoefer Architects was tasked to create replacement housing plans that would fit with the historic guidelines prescribed by the Town of Century history district as well as meeting approval with the State Historic Preservation Office since the funding is coming from the state. During the course of developing the plans, a geotechnical engineer was consulted due to the extremely mucky and erratic soils in the area. These findings were incorporated into the design of the foundations for the three sites which contained poorer soil conditions according to the engineering findings.
The project was initially advertised for bids on July 20, but the bids were canceled due to pricing exceeding budget. The architect made changes to the plans, and the project was advertised for bids again. Six contractors bid on the project, with Emerald Coast being the lowest bidder that could complete the homes in a group for just over $700,000.
Due to the funds being allocated to individual eligible property owners, six separate contracts are being issued as follows:
- 416 Front Street (owner Brenda Mullins), in the total amount of, $121,060
- 307 Front Street (owners Carl and Marielena Godwin) in the total amount of $114,000
- 300 Front Street (owner Charles Therrell), in the total amount of, $114,960
- 402 Front Street (owner Felic Fussner), in the total amount of, $126,060
- 407 Front Street (owner Jessica Campbell), in the total amount of, $120,060
- 403 Front Street (owner William R. Coker), in the total amount of, $114,060
The Escambia County Commission will give final consideration to the construction contracts during their regular meeting on Thursday.
Redesigned EscambiaVotes.com Launched
December 12, 2017
The office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford launched a completely redesigned version of its EscambiaVotes.com on Monday.
Among the new features is its responsive web design, which tailors the site to the type of device upon which it is being viewed, whether via desktop, phone or tablet. Previously, two versions of the site were maintained – a desktop and mobile version. In addition, the new site offers secure browsing.
The revamped site allows the public to register to vote online, check the status their registration, request a vote-by-mail ballot and track it, view election dates and results, locate precincts and polling locations, find their elected officials along with their contact information, check current candidates and finances, apply to be an election worker and much more. An added feature is a site-wide search engine to allow voters an easier way to find locate the information they are seeking.
EscambiaVotes.com was originally launched in 2005, with a major redesign in 2010, with the intent to expand the reach of the Elections Office by offering a wide array of information and services online.
Man On Scooter Killed In Olive Road Crash
December 12, 2017
An Escambia County man on a scooter was killed in a traffic accident Monday evening on Olive Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 32-year old Michael Saxton of Pensacola was driving a 2001 Ford F150 westbound on Olive Road about 5:10 p.m. when he made a left turn onto Deborah Drive into the direct path of a Jonway Scooter moped. The driver of the scooter, 36-year old Eric P. Scanlon of Pensacola, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a Florida Highway Patrol investigation.
Troopers: Log Truck Crash Likely Caused By Fatal Medical Condition
December 11, 2017
Alabama State Troopers say a log truck crash in Atmore early Monday morning was likely caused by a fatal medical condition.
Danny Wayne Boyington, 53, was southbound on Highway 31 when the truck he was driving ran off the roadway about 4:10 a.m., crossed railroad tracks running parallel to the the highway and came to rest in a wooded area on Byrne Drive, also known as Alto Way. He was pronounced deceased following the crash.
An unknown medical emergency was the likely cause of Boyington’s death, troopers said, not the crash.
The accident damaged the power system, reportedly leaving nearby manufacturing company Alto Products Corp. without power keeping about 100 or more employees home as Alabama Power worked to make repairs.
The accident remains under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.
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New Molino Road Bridge Opens, But Expect Delays
December 11, 2017
The new Molino Road Bridge over over Penasula Creek is now open. But motorists can still expect intermittent daytime lane closures Monday through Wednesday as workers complete minor construction activities on the project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Contractor F&W Construction Company started the $1,129,920.01 bridge replacement project on January 3 under a contract that gave the company 265 days for completion. The company was granted numerous time extensions by FDOT.
The old wood piling supported bridge was constructed in 1958 had reached a level of deterioration to warrant replacement and was next on the list of the FDOT’s Five-Year Work Plan. The project is being funded and the construction work is being performed under contract with the Florida Department of Transportation. After completion of the structure, Escambia County will be responsible for the maintenance of the bridge.
Pictured: The newly construected Molino Road Bridge over Penasula Creek is now open. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Century Rollover Crash
December 11, 2017
Two people were injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday afternoon near Century.
The driver of an Infiniti lost control while westbound on Salter’s Lake Road, about one-third of a mile east of Highway 29 when he lost control, ran off the dirt road and overturned. The driver reportedly told authorities he swerved to avoid a dog, and a small dog was observed in the roadway following the crash.
The driver and his passenger were transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the 3:45 p.m. crash.
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Third Red Bulb Placed On Fire Safety Wreath
December 11, 2017
A structure fire in the 3600 block of West Cervantes represents the third red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath.
Escambia County Emergency Communications received a phone call reporting the residential fire at 2:50 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived on scene at 2:55 p.m. to find a working fire with flames showing from the entire front of the single family home.
Escambia Fire Rescue called the fire under control at 3:50 p.m., with the home damaged approximately 75 percent from smoke and fire. The fire displaced five adults and two children who are being assisted by the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported in part by the home having multiple working smoking detectors. The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the city of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, with wreaths also placed outside Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall near the food court entrance. Each time firefighters respond to a residential 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 home.
Pictured: The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath at the Molino Fire Station, covered in snow on Saturday. Photo by Jared Sigler for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.