Flomaton, Century Making Plans For 4th Of July Fireworks
March 14, 2012
Fourth of July fireworks could light up the summer sky again this year in a joint Flomaton-Century show.
Last year, the Town of Flomaton, the Town of Century, the Flomaton Chamber of Commerce and the Century Chamber of Commerce contributed $625 each for a fireworks show that was held at Hurricane Park in Flomaton.
The town of Century helped fund the show last year with the stipulation that the 2012 show be held in Century. This year’s fireworks show will cost $5,000, according to Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant.
The Flomaton Town Council has already voted to contribute $1,500 to the show at Century’s Showalter Park, while the Town of Century will consider a $1,500 contribution at a future council meeting. The remaining $2,000 will come from chambers of commerce and other sponsors.
“It will be a good show,” Bondurant said.
Pictured: The 2011 Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Hurricane Park in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Deputies Seek Clues In Death Probe
March 14, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leads in a death investigation.
On Saturday, the body of Everett James Bass IV was found near Airport Boulevard and Memory Lane. Investigators said Tuesday afternoon that they don’t know what killed Bass, and they are awaiting the results of preliminary autopsy results from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have known Bass or have any information about him or his death. Anyone with information should call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433- STOP (7867) or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Baseball Roundup: Tate, Flomaton, ECHS, Atmore Christian, Jay, Escambia Academy
March 14, 2012
Here’s a look at high school baseball action from across the area Tuesday:
Tate 11 – Ackerman (MS) 1
Tate 6 — Ackerman 1 (JV)
The Tate High School Aggies beater Ackerman, MS, Tuesday evening to improve to 7-0 on the season. The junior varsity Aggies also picked up a win, 6-1, over Ackerman. The varsity Aggies will host Gulf Shores Friday at 7:00.
Flomaton 15 — Escambia County (Atmore) 2
The Flomaton Hurricanes captures their eighth straight win Tuesday 15-2 over the Escambia County High School Blue Devils of Atmore. James Dean took the win for the ‘Canes as they improved to 9-3 on the season. Flomaton will host J.U. Blacksher of Uriah on Friday with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity playing at 6:00.
Jay 3 — T.R. Miller 2
The Jay Royals defeated T.R. Miller Tuesday, 3-2. The Royals will be in action next on March 19 against Walton.
Escambia Academy 11 — Sparta 0
Escambia Academy 6 Sparta 3 (JV)
Escambia Academy defeated Sparta. J. Hadley pitched five for the Cougars, allowing three hits and striking out six. Austin McGhee had four RBIs for EA, while Braxton Chastang had two. Also with one RBI each were Reid Bell, Chance Jackson, Cole Boatwright and Cameron McGhee. In JV action, Escambia Academy defeated Sparta 6-3 to improve to 2-0 on the season.
Robertsdale 13 — Atmore Christian 2
Atmore Christian School lost to Central Christian of Robertsdale 13-2 Tuesday in high school baseball action.
Pictured: Actions as Atmore Christian lost to Central Christian on Tuesday. Submitted photos by Alisa Hart, click to enlarge.
Photos: Molino Park’s E-I-E-I-Oops!
March 14, 2012
Kindergarten students at Molino Park Elementary School “raised the barn and brought down the house” with their production of E-I-E-I-Oops! Tuesday night at the school.
Pictured: Molino Park kindergarten students present E-I-E-I-Oops! Tuesday night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview’s Got Talent
March 14, 2012
Northview High School recently held a student talent show.
Winners were:
- 1st place — Danielle Scott
- 2nd place — Abby Odom
- 3rd place — Nightmares Never Sleep (Band — Charlie Hadley, Blake Luker, Michael Sepulveda, Alex Edmonson, Zack Johnson and Austin Ard)
- Crowd Pleaser Award — Caleb Leonard, Brian Ross and Alexander Payne
For more photos from the event, click here.
Pictured: Northview High School’s recent student talent show. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Slams Pine Forest
March 14, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs took two from the Pine Forest Eagles Tuesday in Pensacola.
In varsity softball action, Northview beat Pine Forest 14-2. In junior varsity play, the Lady Chiefs defeated the Eagles 20-1.
The Lady Chiefs will next host Bonifay at home on Thursday and hit the road Friday afternoon against Freeport.
Flomaton Fires Arrested Police Chief, Hires Replacement
March 13, 2012
The Flomaton Town Council voted Monday night to fire Police Chief Geoff McGraw, four days after his arrest in Florida, and promoted their interim chief to job of the town’s top cop.
Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant asked the council to terminate McGraw “based on job performance” without offering any specific reason.
McGraw was arrested last Thursday in Escambia County (Fla.) following a joint investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office. McGraw, 30, turned himself in at the Escambia County (Fla.) Jail on a third degree felony charge of kidnapping/false imprisonment. He was released on a $5,000 bond.
FDLE obtained the warrant for McGraw’s arrest for an August 14, 2011, incident in which Ronald Adadm Barrow was arrested by McGraw at home on Old Flomaton Road in Century. McGraw, without jurisdiction, allegedly took Barrow into custody in Florida on an outstanding Escambia County (Ala.) failure to appear warrant in misdemeanor case, Keith Cameg, spokesperson for FDLE, told NorthEscambia.com. Barrow was then transported back across the state line into Alabama.
McGraw was placed on an indefinite paid leave February 27 by the Flomaton Town Council.
Also Monday night, the Flomaton Town Council voted to promote Daniel Thompson to the full time chief’s position; he has served as interim chief since McGraw was suspended on February 27.
For more about McGraw’s arrest, click here for an earlier NorthEscambia.com story.
Pictured top: New Flomaton Police Chief Daniel Thomspon (far right) listens as Mayor Dewey Bondurant (far left) speaks during a town council meeting Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Century CI Employees Read To Jay Elementary Students
March 13, 2012
Representatives from Century Correctional Institution read to a class at Jay Elementary School recently as part of Read Across America Day.
Read Across America Day, the signature program of the National Education Association, focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources. It’s held annual on or near Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Century Correctional’s Assistant Warden Robert Flores and Officer Tony deGraaf read to Mrs. deGraaf’s kindergarten class at Jay Elementary School as part of the program. They read the popular Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham and gave each student a special treat. They also expressed the importance of learning to read and of a good education.
Pictured: Century Correctional Institution Officer Tony deGraaf (in hat) and Assistant Warden Robert Flores read to a kindergarten class at Jay Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Beats Neal
March 13, 2012
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat W.S. Neal 3-2 in 8 innings of play Monday night.
Joseph Parker pitched for Flomaton with 14 strikeouts, one walk and allowed four hits for the win. Brian Settle takes the loss for Neal.
The Hurricanes improved their record to 8-3 with a seven game winning streak. Neal dropped to 10-4 with the loss.
The Flomaton Hurricanes will be in action Tuesday in Atmore against Escambia County High School. The junior varsity plays at 4:00 while the varsity takes the field at 6:00..
Area Twirler Wins State Age Group Championship
March 13, 2012
Colbi Kendall was named the Alabama State Show Twirl and Solo Champion in her age group this past weekend in Cullman, AL. She is in the seventh grade at Flomaton High School and twirls under the instruction of Melissa Majors with the Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.