Jay Takes Two From Northview, Tate Falls To PHS (With NHS Gallery)
December 11, 2024
The Jay Royals swept two from the Northview Chiefs Tuesday night in Bratt.
In boys action, Jay defeated Northview 60-46, and in girls action, Jay topped Northview 69-15.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Also on Tuesday night, The Pensacola Tigers defeated the Tate Aggies 70-62.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Man Arrested For Shoplifting And Drug Possession At Atmore Walmart
December 11, 2024
A routine call at Walmart led Atmore Police officers to arrest a Walnut Hill man for shoplifting and drug possession recently.
While on another call, officers observed Walmart Loss Prevention confronting 54-year old Rodney Showers, 54, for allegedly stealing merchandise. Officers assisted in recovering the stolen items and detained Showers.
During a search related to the arrest, officers reported finding a small amount of crack cocaine and a glass pipe containing drug residue in Showers’ possession.
Showers was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft of property fourth degree. He was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Alabama, where he remains in custody.
CSX Is Done With Crossing Closures, Maintenance in Escambia County
December 10, 2024
There’s some welcomed traffic news today for Escambia County drivers today — CSX is done with crossing closures and maintenance in the county.
Over the past several weeks, CSX closed almost every one of their railroad crossings in the county from downtown Pensacola to the state line in Century.
But the last of the closed crossings opened Monday, and an Escambia County official says the railroad company is done with their work in the county.
Most recently, CSX returned and redid work at the Old Chemstrand, Kingsfield and Ten Mile road crossings, all of which opened on Monday afternoon.
Pictured: Railroad closures on Old Chemstrand, Kingsfield and Ten Mile roads. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Read With A Dog Wednesday At Molino Library
December 10, 2024
A Christmas edition of Read with a Dog is coming to the Molino Library on Wednesday.
Children can read to a dog that just loves stories and snuggles, building confidence for young readers.
The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Molino Library, 6450 Highway 95A North at the Molino Community Center.
Escambia Deputy Donates Stuffed Animal To Escambia Westgate Elementary Students
December 10, 2024
Elementary students at Escambia Westgate School recently received a stuffed animal personally donated by an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy.
Deputy Chad Roop, who works in the ECSO Traffic Division, delivered the Snoopy and Curious George stuff animals to students at Westgate and Lincoln Park Elementary School.
Roop purchased the animals himself from the Kohl’s Cares program.
Pictured: Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Roop donated Snoopy and Curious George stuffed animals to elementary students at Escambia Westgate School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Company Awarded $78 Million Contract To Renovate Biloxi VA Center
December 10, 2024
A Cantonment company has been awarded an almost $78 million contract for a renovation project at the Biloxi VA Center.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management awarded the $77,988,247 contract to ESA South to renovate Building 1 at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.
“The Biloxi Building 1 Renovation is more than just a construction project; it’s a commitment to enhancing the quality of care for our veterans along the Gulf Coast. This renovation will provide state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring that those who have served our country receive the best possible care and support,” ESA South said in a statement. “We are honored to have this opportunity to serve our veterans and look forward to delivering a project that will make a lasting impact on their lives.”
Over the past 25 years, ESA South has grown from a small firm doing local construction to a competitive design-build firm with a strong foothold in the federal sector with a wide array of military and federal projects, according to the company’s website.
McDavid Woman Arrested On Drug Charges After Throwing Food At McDonalds, Police Say
December 10, 2024
A McDavid woman was arrested on multiple drug charges after allegedly throwing food at vehicles at an Atmore McDonalds.
Shivoyer English, 43, was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, promoting prison contraband second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Atmore Police Department responded to the McDonald’s on South Main Street after receiving a report of a disorderly person throwing food at vehicles.
“English was agitated and was yelling and cursing,” Sgt. Darrell McMann said. “The officers were unable to calm English down and placed her under arrest for disorderly conduct.”
English was transported to the Atmore Municipal Jail. During the booking process, officers discovered over 20 grams of synthetic cannabis (spice) in her possession and items used to ingest narcotics, APD said. English was later booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.
Dedria’s Gift Makes Christmas Donation For Century Nursing Home Residents
December 10, 2024
Dedria’s Gift made a Christmas gift for the residents of the Century Health & Rehabilitation Center again this year thanks to a donation from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century.
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11. The group annually provides school supplies for hundreds of children in the Century area.
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Update: Atmore Double Homicide Victims Named As Investigation Continues
December 9, 2024
The Atmore Police Department have named the victims as their investigation continues into a Sunday night double homicide.
At about 8:15 p.m., Atmore Police responded to a vacant residence in the 100 block of Ashley Street to find two people that had been shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle.
The victims have been identified as 25-year-old Juwan McNeal and 27-year-old Joe Jones, Jr.
“They both passed away from their injuries,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said.
Police have not named a suspect or released any possible motive.
Related: Atmore Man Charged With Friday Night Murder
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia Commissioners To Consider Policy Governing Their Internet Communications
December 9, 2024
The Escambia County Commission is set to discuss a technology policy this week that would govern commissioners’ use of internet communications. The draft policy is being brought the board at the request of Commissioner Mike Kohler.
A previous technology policy for commissioners was rescinded by the board in May 2019.
“The purpose of this policy is to establish rules for how the County Commissioners communicate about County business in order to promote public trust, maintain the reputation and goodwill of Escambia County government, and ensure compliance with Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law and the Public Records Act,” the new draft policy states. The BOCC will discuss the policy at their meeting on Thursday.
If the draft policy is approved, commissioners won’t be able to have a social media presence, a blog, or similar communications for county business. County business would be limited to email.
Commissioners would be allowed to post a comment or response on a third party website or social media account, unless it is is response to another commissioner, as long as they forward a copy of hte comment to a county-maintained email account.
The use of text messaging or other instant communication would be “discouraged”, regardless of ownership of the device, and encouraging to disable text or other instant messaging on a county-owned devices. If they do use text or other messaging, they would be required to forward a copy of the communication to a county-maintained email account or otherwise retain copies in order to comply with Sunshine Law.
Commissioners would not use private email accounts to conduct county business, forwarding any such emails received from their personal email to a county email. Likewise, they would not use county email for personal business.
During a board meeting, commissioners would not be allowed to use cell phones, computers or other device to transmit any message or email during a board meeting, regardless of who owns the device. They could sue a device for personal emergencies, wbut would be required to leave the board chamber or room where a meeting was being held.