Biker Groups Build Ramp For Molino Motorcylist That Hit Deer
November 17, 2013
Three weeks ago, 58-year old Mike Miller of Molino was on his way home from a Saturday night Bikers For Christ Mission. It was after midnight as he traveled Sunshine Hill Road, not far from Crabtree Church Road. It was in the neighborhood of one o’clock Sunday morning when Miller and his motorcycle collided with a deer, just a short distance from his driveway.
He was down on the road, his leg severely injured, for over an hour before a passerby found him and called 911. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by ambulance as a “trauma alert” with back and leg injuries. The deer did not survive the crash.
Miller suffered road rash on his face, hands and side. His tibia was broken in four places, his fibula broken in three places and his ankle was crushed.
“The doctor said normally he would have amputated a leg injured this bad but decided to try and save his which we are thankful for,” Mike’s wife Marion Miller said. “Mike spent five days in the hospital having two surgeries then two weeks in rehab.”
Saturday, the Word Riding Disciples and Bikers for Christ visited Mike Miller at his Molino home, building a wheelchair ramp from his front door to make it safer and easier for him to get out his house.
“This group of men and women spent their Saturday morning doing this as an act of love which is a blessing to us. We want to thank everyone who was involved for their act of kindness,” Marion Miller said.
Pictured top: Members of the Word Riding Disciples and Bikers for Christ built a wheelchair ramp Saturday for accident victim Mike Miller of Molino. Pictured inset: Miller was critically injured when he collided with a deer while riding his motorcycle. Pictured below: Volunteers pray with Miller. Pictured bottom: The ramp under construction. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click enlarge.
Photos: Northview Chiefs Beat Vernon In Round One
November 17, 2013
The Northview Chiefs beat Vernon in round one of the class 1A playoffs Friday night in Vernon.
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Pictured top: Coach Sid Wheatley and his Northview Chiefs celebrate victory Friday night in Vernon. Pictured inset: Cheerleader Mallory Ryan. Pictured below: The Northview Tribal Beat Band. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
WKRG Returns To Dish Network
November 17, 2013
After a month and a half absence, WKRG TV 5 has returned to the Dish Network satellite service. Media General, parent company of WKRG and stations in 16 other markets, announced a new retransmission agreement had been reached with Dish. Terms of the agreement were not released.
On October 1, WKRG went dark for Dish Network customers along the Gulf Coast after Media General and Dish failed to reach a retransmission agreement. Media General’s original contract with Dish expired in June.
Authorities Seek Help To Solve Decades Old Murder
November 17, 2013
Authorities are looking for information in a 23-year old unsolved Century murder.
On, Saturday, October 27, 1990, 62-year old white male Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick was found deceased at his residence in the area of Cottage Street and Old Flomaton Road in Century. Investigators determined that Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick, also known as “Doughboy” or “Dawboy” was murdered.
Warrack was seen by a Century police officer about 9:00 the previous night when he responded to a prowler complaint at Warrick’s address.
He was described by family members as a World War II veteran, where he received injuries that led to him being disabled. He enjoyed passing his time at Flomaton Billards, according to family members.
Investigators are still looking for the person or persons responsible for Warrick’s murder. Anyone with any information regarding what might have happened to Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick, or anyone familiar with Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick during the time frame leading up to October 27, 1990, is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580, or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Photos: Tate Takes On Lincoln In 7A Playoffs
November 17, 2013
The Tate Aggies traveled to Tallahassee Friday night to take on Lincoln in the first round of the state 7A playoffs.
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Century Native Carter Honored At Fort Rucker
November 17, 2013
First Sgt. Robert Earl Carter, Jr., a native of Century, was recently honored during a ceremony at Fort Rucker. The ceremony was held at the Aviation Center of Excellence before a host of family and friends.
Carter is a 1986 Century High School graduate and the son of Robert Earl Carter, Sr., and Essie Pearl Washington, both of Century.
He joined the United States Army in August 1987, with his career culminating in duties as a first sergeant and international military student officer at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
During his career, he served in Georgia, Colorado and Hawaii, and oversees in Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Israel and Iraq. He also served combat tours in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Fiery End To Old Chemstrand Crash
November 16, 2013
A pickup truck burst into flames after hitting a tree in Gonzalez Saturday afternoon. The driver was able to escape with minor injuries before the truck was engulfed in flames.
The accident happened about 12:40 p.m. on Old Chemstrand Road at Longbranch Drive. The wreck is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not yet been released.
Pictured top and inset: Reader submitted photos show the truck fully engulfed in flames. Pictured below: The aftermath of the fire. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Highway 97 Crash
November 16, 2013
The driver of BMW 535i was not injured when he ran off Highway 97 near Sunshine Hill Road and struck a wooded area this morning. Authorities said the man was apparently suffering from a medical condition at the time of the 7:25 a.m. crash. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Move Step Closer To Repeat State Title
November 16, 2013
The defending state 1A champion Northview Chiefs advanced in the first round of the playoffs Friday night with a 22-19 win on the road over the Vernon Yellow Jackets.
“That was a tremendous football game between teams that both had their ups, both had their downs,” Northview coach Sid Wheatley said. “But it was back and forth and it was going to be whoever made the big plays in the end.”
And in the end, that turned out to be the Chiefs on the big plays to snap a seven-game winning streak for Vernon (7-4).
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The Yellow Jackets (7-4) took an early 6-0 lead with about eight minutes to go in the first quarter. With 10:16 on the clock Keondrae Lett was in for a Chiefs touchdown. With a good 2-point attempt to Cameron Newsome, the Chiefs held an 8-6 leaded headed into the half.
Vernon scored a touchdown and missed the PAT with about nine minutes to go in the third, 12-8 Vernon. Then, with 4:34 to go in the third, Ladarius Thomas was over the top of the pile from the one for another Chiefs touchdown. Then with a pass to Neino Robinson for two, the Chiefs were up 16-12.
With about five minutes remaining in the game, Vernon scored again to take a 19-16 lead. Then, with about four minutes to go, Thomas was in again for a 22-19 Chiefs lead.
“My running back, Lardarius Thomas, came to me and said “coach, please give me the football’. And we gave it to him and he produced, “Wheatley said. Thomas recorded 103 yards and two touchdowns for the Chiefs. “He got it done.”
The Chiefs (4-6). will be back on the road next Friday night as they travel to Cottondale (7-4). Cottondale is riding a seven-game home winning streak on the season, and they are coming off a surprise 28-23 win over Baker (10-1).
“We are going to work all week on fundamentals. We are going to be ready for Cottondale,” Wheatley added.
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Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Vernon Friday night in Vernon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Aggies Turnaround Season Come To An End
November 16, 2013
The 7A Tate Aggies turnaround season came to an end Friday night, as Tallahassee Lincoln downed the Aggies 13-11 in the capital city.
It was a comeback, turnaround beginning of the Ronnie Douglas era that any Aggie would be proud of after coming off 1-8 and 0-11 seasons.
Lincoln took the lead with 3:40 to go in the first quarter with a field goad – Lincoln 3, Tate 0. With 48 seconds remaining in the first, the Aggies were in for a touchdown. And the Aggies held an 8-3 lead by the end of the first quarter, but they were destined to not cross the goal line the rest of the night.
The Trojans scored a touchdown with 3:30 in the second for a halftime score of 10-8, Lincoln. A crucial Aggies field goal was blocked by the Trojans with 3:35 in the third. The Trojans added their on field goal late in the third – Lincoln 13, Tate 8.
The Aggies closed the gap with 7:11 in the fourth with another field goal – Lincoln 13, Tate 11.
The Tate Aggies finished their season at 8-3 overall.
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Pictured top and inset: The Tate Aggies take on Lincoln Friday night in Tallahassee. Pictured below: Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas (standing to the right of the “25″ on the play clock), speaks to his players following the close loss. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kaleigh Blackmon, click to enlarge.
